About this qualification
Entry Requirements
This is not set by the CIPD and would vary depending on your chosen study centres own entry criteria.
Duration
Total qualification time is the number of hours it is estimated that a candidate will take to complete a qualification from start to finish and includes guided learning hours, self study, preparation and assessment. This Award qualification (3-12 credits) has a total qualification time of between 30 (minimum) and 120 (maximum) hours which includes between 15 and 60 guided learning hours. On average it can take anything from 1 to 6 months to complete depending on what unit(s) you study.
Level
This qualification is a Level 3 (equivalent to A Level) on the UK Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). This is comparable to Level 5 in Ireland, Level 6 in Scotland and the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) Level 4.
Study modes
You can choose between Part time, Blended, Block, Full time, Mixed mode and Digital
Units/Modules
This is a list of all units/modules. Units/Modules avaliable to study will depend on the qualification offered by the centre.
3BEP Becoming an Effective Learning and Development Practitioner3LDO Learning and Development and the Organisation
3LDN Identifying Learning and Development Needs
3DES Designing Learning and Development Activities
3DEL Delivering Learning and Development Activities
3ELD Evaluating Learning and Development Activities
3TFL Using Technology to Facilitate Learning
3ELE Enhancing Learner Engagement
3SCL Supporting Collective and Social Learning
3LCM Supporting Individual Learning through Coaching and Mentoring
3ASL Assessing Learning and Development
3LDE Organising Learning and Development Events
Download our CIPD Foundation-level L&D qualification details, including unit and assessment information (PDF).
Benefits
Valued by employers
CIPD qualifications help you to develop the business understanding and technical knowledge that employers look for. They demonstrate that you’ve achieved a certain level of knowledge in HR and L&D.
Relevant and practical Develop your HR, L&D and business knowledge. Plus everything you learn can be applied back in the workplace with immediate effect.
Flexibility and choice You can work towards your CIPD qualification at your own pace and gain credits for your achievements along the way.
Enhance your professional credibility Most CIPD qualifications provide you with a professional level of membership (Associate member), which demonstrates your professionalism in the workplace.
Relevant and practical Develop your HR, L&D and business knowledge. Plus everything you learn can be applied back in the workplace with immediate effect.
Flexibility and choice You can work towards your CIPD qualification at your own pace and gain credits for your achievements along the way.
Enhance your professional credibility Most CIPD qualifications provide you with a professional level of membership (Associate member), which demonstrates your professionalism in the workplace.
Testimonials
Hannah Cowley Assoc CIPD, Associate member
"It's meant that I can progress my career further."
Mishanka Kaul Assoc CIPD, Associate member "My CIPD qualification has come in handy so many times."
Mishanka Kaul Assoc CIPD, Associate member "My CIPD qualification has come in handy so many times."
Membership
There is no requirement for you to come into membership while you study a CIPD Foundation Level Award qualification. You will, however, be required to pay a registration fee to the CIPD when registering on the qualification. Should you require a CIPD level of professional membership you will need to study a CIPD Certificate or Diploma qualification in order to gain Associate professional membership.