This CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management is designed for those with some experience in human resources and who wish to progress to more senior roles within an organisation as a people professional. It will provide you with the skills needed to analyse, interpret and evaluate relevant information, concepts and ideas and apply them strategically to enhance the performance of your organisation. Download the Brochure
The benefits of a CIPD qualification and membership will:
Attending the CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management you will meet and learn from industry experts from multinational organisations as you continue to develop your professional career. The course will extend and foster a deeper level of understanding and application that enables you to progress your expertise in people practice.
A friendly, welcoming student-centred online learning environment where you can develop yourself into a highly capable professional, with the skills, knowledge and competence to evolve into more senior roles within organisations.
This CIPD Module examines and considers:
Change management approaches:
Learning Outcomes (LOs)
Upon successful completion of this unit learners will:
L.O 1. | Understand the connections between organisational structure, strategy and the business operating environment. |
L.O 2. | Understand organisational culture and theoretical perspectives on how people behave at work. |
L.O 3. | Understand how people practice, supports the achievement of business goals and objectives. |
Module Code: 5CO01 Module Credit Value: ECTS 7
What is evidence-based practice?
Analysis tools and methods:
Learning Outcomes (LOs)
Upon successful completion of this unit learners will:
L.O 1. | Understand strategy for effective critical thinking and decision making. |
L.O 2. | Understand the importance of decision making strategies to solve people practice issues. |
L.O 3. | Be able to measure the impact and value of people practice to the organisation. |
Module Code: 5CO02 Module Credit Value: ECTS 6
This CIPD Module examines:
Learning Outcomes (LOs)
Upon successful completion of this unit learners will:
LO 1. | Be able to demonstrate professional and ethical behaviours, in the context of people. |
LO 2. | Be able to champion inclusive and collaborative strategies for building positive working relationships. |
LO 3. | Be able to demonstrate personal commitment to learning, professional development and performance improvements. |
Module unit code: 5CO03 Module credit value: ECTS 5
This CIPD Module examines and considers:
Learning Outcomes (LOs)
Upon successful completion of this unit learners will:
L.O 1. | Understand employee voice, engagement and practices to support better working lives. |
L.O 2 | Understand different forms of conflict behaviour and dispute resolution. |
L.O 3. | Understand how to manage performance |
L.O 4. | Understand the role of employment bodies in employment relations. |
Module Code: 5HR01 Module Credit Value: ECTS 6
This CIPD Module examines
Learning Outcomes (LOs)
Upon successful completion of this unit learners will:
L.O 1. | Understand the contemporary labour market trends and their significance for workforce planning. |
L.O 2. | Understand the purpose and importance of workforce planning. |
L.O 3. | Understand the purpose and impact of effective talent management. |
L.O 4. | Understand the importance of managing contractual arrangements and effective onboarding. |
L.O 5. | Know the importance of performance management in motivating and retaining individuals. |
Module Code: 5HR02 Module Credit Value: ECTS 6
This CIPD Module considers:
Learning Outcomes (LOs)
Upon successful completion of this unit learners will:
L.O 1. | Understand the impact of reward approaches and packages. |
L.O 2. | Be able to develop insight from benchmarking data to inform reward approaches. |
L.O 3 | Understand the role of people professionals in supporting line managers to make reward decisions. |
.Module Code: 5HR01 Module Credit Value: ECTS 6
This CIPD Module considers:
Learning Outcomes (LOs)
Upon successful completion of this unit learners will:
L.O 1. | Understand the purpose of employment regulations and the way it is enforced in practice. |
L.O 2. | Understand how to manage recruitment and selection activities lawfully. |
L.O 3. | Understand how to manage change and re-organisation lawfully. |
L.O 4. | Understand how to manage issues relating to pay and working time lawfully. |
Module Code: 5OS001 Module Credit Value: ECTS 6
This CIPD Module examines:
Learning Outcomes (LOs)
Upon successful completion of this unit learners will:
L.O 1. | Understand the importance of embracing diversity and inclusion in organisations. |
L.O 2. | Be able to ensure diversity and inclusion is reflected and promoted in the organisations. |
L.O 3. | Be able to embed best practice approaches to diversity and inclusion. |
.Module Code: 5OS05 Module Credit Value: ECTS 6
Transition Arrangements
Learners who have successfully completed any of the CIPD Modules below are eligible for exemption from equivalent unit in new Qualification: Evidence to support the request must be provided and verified.
Transition arrangements are available to those who have successfully completed: | Equivalent unit in new Qualification |
Successful completion of both units 5 DER/5CER | 5HR001 Employment Relationship Management |
Successful completion of both units 5RST/5RTP | 5HR002 Talent Management & Workforce Planning |
Successful completion of both units 5RMT/5RW |
5HR003 Reward for Performance and Contribution |
Successful completion of both units 5EML/5ELW | 5HR003 Reward for Performance and Contribution |
Learn 100% Online
You can now up-skill or re-skill from the comfort of your own home with an industry experienced Professional Teacher who will provide you with inspirational lectures and all support materials you need to achieve your goals. Download the Brochure
Entry to this course is by direct application to Dorset College with an interview held thereafter through our online facility.
The Application Steps:
Complete the online application form, upload your documents and a member of our team will contact you to arrange a mutually agreeable time for an interview. The purpose of the interview is to establish your suitability for the programme.
We will provide you with details of what is involved in terms of study and commitment and answer any questions you may have so that you can make an informed decision.
Requirements include:
Should you not have any document above, please contact us to discuss your eligibility for the programme ([email protected]).
Assessment
Assessment for the Level 5 CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management is employer driven and aimed at real scenarios that learners may encounter in their future career.
Learners must complete all seven units successfully to achieve the Award - 3 Core Module Units, 3 Specialised Units and 1 Optional Unit.
Provisional results will be issued by Dorset College; however, the result that leads to the award of the Level 5 CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management will be confirmed and released after CIPD Moderation.
The qualification is not graded and learners will receive a Pass or Fail. (Credit Value: 42 Credits)
When you successfully complete your qualification, you will be awarded the: CIPD Associate Membership and the designation “Assoc CIPD” after your name.
This qualification is equivalent to Level 7 on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) and Level 5 in the UK's Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
The Next Steps
A Career evening will be conducted by the Programme Leader to provide information and answer any questions you may have, on how you see your career progressing with CIPD Qualifications.
Career
The skills and expertise gained will enable you to work in roles including:
HR Business Partner or Manager
People Analyst
Employee Relations Manager
Diversity and Inclusion
Resourcing Business Partner
HR Shared Services
Talent Manager Reward and benefits Manager
Progression
Successful achievement of the Level 5 CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management (L5DPM) and Development will allow progression onto the CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management or the CIPD Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Learning and Development.
To secure a place on this course a non-refundable deposit of €150 applies.
The outstanding balance can be paid in full before the course starts or split into 4 instalments if necessary.
Payment Plan
Deposit: €150 | |
1st Instalment: €687.50 | 14/03/23 |
2nd Instalment: €687.50 | 21/04/23 |
3rd Instalment: €687.50 | 21/05/23 |
4th Instalment: €687.50 | 21/06/23 |
Click here to access the provisional timetable for this programme.