CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management

L5 Level 5
Part Time
16 September 2025 — 15 February 2027
Online
£: This course is free for unemployed adults in receipt of specific benefits. If eligible, you do not pay the 'Course fee' listed under 'Course fee per year'. A registration fee of £10-40 may be charged. Any professional registration fee / exam fee / other fee listed will need to be paid for. Financial support for these costs may be available. To find our more go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding

About this course

This Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management is ideal for aspiring and current senior people practitioners

Our new online cohort allows you to learn in a flexible way that fits around your personal commitments

Study through Mindful Education’s online learning platform featuring live tutorials and exclusive access to videos, practice questions, downloadable materials and interactive case studies designed to help you build a deeper understanding of the Level 5 CIPD materials

Alongside this, you will attend regular, live tutorials with a CAVC CIPD lecturer who will facilitate group conversations to enhance your knowledge and comprehension of HR topics in order to reinforce learning.

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What you will study

This course is delivered online via a mixture of Self-Study and live 2hr tutorials every other Tuesday.

The qualification itself is built around the CIPD Profession Map that sets the international benchmark for people professionals, combining a set of core values, knowledge and behaviours which guide people professionals in their decision-making and actions.

Content and Assessment:

To obtain this qualification, you will be required to write and submit unit assignments to set deadlines. There are 7 units overall:

3 core units

5CO01 Organisational performance and culture in practice

5CO02 Evidence-based practice

5CO03 Professional behaviours and valuing people

3 specialist units

5HR01 Employment relationship management

5HR02 Talent Management and workforce planning

5HR03 Reward for performance and contribution

1 additional unit

5OS01 Specialist Employment Law

CIPD Memberships:

All students will require an active CIPD Membership throughout the duration of their qualification. CAVC does not cover Membership costs as they are personal memberships that you have the opportunity to uphold post-qualification. We will invite you to register your Membership upon enrolment

Course fees

Administration Fee: £45.00

Awarding Organisation Fee: £154.00

Course Fee: £2,791.00

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

16 September 2025

End date

15 February 2027

Time of day

Day Time

Part Time

6 hours per week

Location

Online
Maps & directions
£: This course is free for unemployed adults in receipt of specific benefits. If eligible, you do not pay the 'Course fee' listed under 'Course fee per year'. A registration fee of £10-40 may be charged. Any professional registration fee / exam fee / other fee listed will need to be paid for. Financial support for these costs may be available. To find our more go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding

Course code

CSCIPD5PM01
L5

Qualification

CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management
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Career prospects & further study

Successful completion of the level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management can significantly enhance your career prospects by equipping you with advanced skills in strategic HR management and leadership. You'll gain a deeper understanding of a range of HR specialist areas, making you a valuable asset to any organisation