People Management | P00276-AA | Course

Entry Year

15/09/2025

Location

Titanic Quarter

Duration

1 Year (Part-Time)

Course Code

P00276-AA

Overview

Level 5People ManagementAwarded by CIPD

Titanic Quarter

Part-Time

Higher Education

Start Date: 15/09/2025

End Date: 07/06/2026

Qualifications

CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management (603/5959/6)
Day of week: Thursday
Times: 09:00 - 16:30

Overview

CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management qualification offers the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by human resource professionals. The programme provides learners with the necessary understanding of human resource management within the broader business environment to further develop their HR career.

The Level 5 Diploma is suitable for those who have progressed from a Level 3 in Human Resource Practice and/or candidates that have suitable/relevant experience within human resources.

To complete the Associate Diploma in People Management you must complete the following 7 units:

- Organisational performance and culture in practice
- Evidence based practice
- Professional behaviours and valuing people

- Employment relationship management
- Talent management and workforce planning
- Reward for performance and contribution
- Leadership and management development

The course is delivered in a blended learning format (1 week face to face, one week online) with a mixture of face-to-face classes, tutorials, and online learning activity.

Please read our Terms and Conditions before applying for or enrolling on any of our courses.

Belfast met holds CIPD Platinum Study Centre status. This recognises our consistent delivery of excellent quality against CIPD’s standards for marking, assessment and membership; robust Centre administration and operations; whilst demonstrating high levels of learner achievement and satisfaction.

Advice

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Requirements

This qualification is designed for learners aged 18+ who want to learn about people practice.

Associate qualifications are suitable for those who seek to develop a career in HR management and development; are working in the field of HR management and development and need to extend their knowledge and skills; have responsibility for implementing HR policies and strategies; need to understand the role of HR in the wider organisational and environmental context.

To enter students must hold a level 3 CIPD qualification or equivalent AND have suitable/relevant experience in HR.

All courses within Belfast Met are delivered and assessed in English, apart from language-specific courses. Your competence in English must be verified prior to enrolling on your chosen course.

Fees

Fees:
Academic period 2025:
Examination / Registration Fee = £160.00
Tuition Fee = £775.00

Fees are payable annually.

Please note:

If you are an employee of a NI Business with less than 250 employees, your employer may be eligible to apply for funding towards the cost of this programme.

Further eligibility criteria will apply to confirm Funding and all Funding remains subject to continued availability.

Please contact Business Development team on businessdevelopment@belfastmet.ac.uk for more information.

Assessment

Assessment Method: A combination of written and practical assessment activity for each unit set by CIPD.

Assessment is based on continuous course work which is organisational and HR related.

The 7 assessments require a commitment to academic study and reading on a weekly basis outside of class.

Made for More

Careers

Level 5 Diploma in People Management provides the knowledge towards Associate Professional membership of CIPD. Learners may progress to other higher education study or CIPD qualifications at Level 7.