CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management

Choose a qualification that connects you to:

  • Specialist knowledge to help you drive organisational change

  • A clear pathway towards senior HR and people management roles

  • A professional learning partner committed to your long-term success

Transform Your Career with the Associate Diploma in People Management

The CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management is designed for professionals who want to make a meaningful impact through effective people leadership, organisational performance, and employee development.

This qualification goes beyond supporting HR processes — it equips you with the practical knowledge and strategic understanding needed to influence workplace culture, improve employee experience, and support organisational success.

Whether you are already working in HR or looking to progress into a more senior people-focused role, this programme will help you build the confidence, capability, and professional credibility to advance your career.

Why Choose This Qualification?

Deepen Your HR Expertise - Develop specialist knowledge in people management, employee relations, talent development, and organisational performance.

Build Practical Workplace Skills - Apply learning directly to real organisational scenarios and people management challenges.

Advance Your Career - Strengthen your capability for progression into more senior HR and people profession roles.

Learn with Personalised Support - Benefit from dedicated tutor support, individual guidance, face-to-face learning, and flexible online study.

Career Opportunities

Gain the expertise needed to excel in roles such as:

  • HR Business Partner or Manager

  • People Analyst

  • Employee Relations Manager

  • Diversity and Inclusion Specialist

  • Resourcing Business Partner

  • Reward and Benefits Manager

  • Talent Manager

What Will You Learn?

The programme combines core people management knowledge with specialist and optional units aligned to your professional interests and career goals.

The curriculum is based on real workplace practice and aligned to the CIPD Profession Map, developed from insights across the people profession.

Core Units:

  • Organisational Performance and Culture in Practice

  • Evidence-Based Practice

  • Professional Behaviours and Valuing People

Specialist Units:

  • Employment Relationship Management

  • Talent Management and Workforce Planning

  • Reward for Performance and Contribution

Optional Units:

  • Specialist Employment Law

  • Advances in Digital Learning and Development

  • Learning and Development Essentials

  • People Management in an International Context

  • Diversity and Inclusion

  • Leadership and Management Development

  • Well-being at Work

CIPD Membership

When you register for this qualification, you will join the CIPD as a Student Member, giving you access to:

  • Expert research, journals, and professional resources

  • Online communities and networking opportunities

  • Career support and practical guidance

Upon successful completion, you will achieve CIPD Associate Membership and be able to use the designation:

Assoc CIPD

This internationally recognised professional status enhances your professional credibility and supports future career progression.

At a Glance

This qualification is recognised as:

  • RQF Level 5 (England and Northern Ireland)

  • CQFW Level 5 (Wales)

  • Comparable to Level 7 in Ireland

  • Comparable to Level 9 in Scotland

  • Referenced at EQF Level 5

Course fees

Normal Price:
£3,500

This Month’s Special Offer:

£2,200

Payment plans available on request.

Please contact our team to find out more or register your interest.