Program Overview
The CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management builds upon foundational HR knowledge and develops the practical and strategic skills required to manage people effectively in modern organizations. The qualification focuses on organizational performance, employee relations, workforce planning, talent management, reward strategies, and evidence-based decision-making.
Through assignment-based learning and real-world HR scenarios, participants will gain a deeper understanding of professional behaviours, ethical practice, employee engagement, and organizational culture. The program prepares learners for more senior HR responsibilities while providing a pathway to the CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma.
Duration: 12–16 Months
Qualification Level: RQF Level 5
Course Objectives
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
• Understand how organizational culture and performance influence business success.
• Apply evidence-based approaches to support effective HR decision-making.
• Demonstrate ethical and professional behaviours in people management practice.
• Develop strategies for workforce planning and talent management.
• Manage employment relationships and employee engagement effectively.
• Design reward and recognition systems that support organizational performance.
• Promote equality, diversity, inclusion, and employee wellbeing.
• Understand employment law and its application in workplace practices.
• Support leadership and management development initiatives.
• Contribute to organizational success through effective people management strategies.
Target Audience
This program is suitable for:
• HR Officers and HR Executives
• HR Advisors
• HR Business Partners
• People Managers
• Talent Acquisition Specialists
• Learning and Development Professionals
• Employee Relations Specialists
• Workforce Planning Professionals
• Team Leaders with people management responsibilities
• Professionals seeking CIPD Associate Membership (Assoc CIPD)
Assessment & Certification
Assessment
• No formal examinations are required.
• Assessment is completed through practical assignments based on real-world HR scenarios.
• Assignments are internally assessed and moderated by approved study centres.
• CIPD validates assessment decisions through quality assurance and sampling processes.
• Learners must successfully complete all required units and meet the assessment criteria.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the program, learners will receive the:
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management
Successful learners will also achieve:
• CIPD Associate Membership (Assoc CIPD)
Progression Opportunities
• Progression to the CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management
• Progression to the CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic Learning and Development
• Enhanced opportunities for senior HR and People Management positions
Course Structure
Core Units (Compulsory)
• Organisational Performance and Culture in Practice (5CO01)
• Evidence-based Practice (5CO02)
• Professional Behaviours and Valuing People (5CO03)
Pathway Units (Compulsory)
• Employment Relationship Management (5HR01)
• Talent Management and Workforce Planning (5HR02)
• Reward for Performance and Contribution (5HR03)
Optional Units (Choose One)
• Specialist Employment Law (5OS01)
• Advances in Digital Learning and Development (5OS02)
• Learning and Development Essentials (5OS03)
• People Management in an International Context (5OS04)
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (5OS05)
• Leadership and Management Development (5OS06)
• Wellbeing at Work (5OS07)
Qualification Requirements
• Complete 3 Core Units
• Complete 3 Pathway Units
• Complete 1 Optional Unit
• Successfully complete all assignment-based assessments
Qualification Details
• Accreditation Body: CIPD
• Qualification Level: RQF Level 5
• Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 185 Hours
• Total Qualification Time (TQT): 420 Hours
• Total Credits: 42 Credits
• Average Completion Time: 12–16 Months
