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 5 (equivalent to Undergraduate Level) on the UK Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). This is comparable to Level 7 in Ireland, Level 9 in Scotland and the European Qualifications framework (EQF) Level 5.
Study modes
You can choose between Block, Mixed mode, Part time, Full time, Blended 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.
5DVP Developing Professional Practice5CHR Business Issues and the Contexts of Human Resources
5UIN Using Information in Human Resources
5HRF Managing and Coordinating the Human Resources Function
5RST Resourcing and Talent Planning
5RMT Reward Management
5IVP Improving Organisational Performance
5ENG Employee Engagement
5DER Contemporary Developments in Employment Relations
5EML Employment Law
5ODG Organisation Design
5ODT Organisation Development
5SDL Human Resources Service Delivery
Download our CIPD Intermediate-level HR 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.