Overview

CIPD Platinum Centre

This adult-only (19+) part-time course is ideal if you are starting a career in Human Resources or People Practice, or if you want to formalise your experience with a recognised professional qualification.

As a CIPD Approved Centre, West Notts College delivers the Level 3 CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice, designed around the CIPD Profession Map. This qualification focuses on the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to make a positive impact in today's changing workplace and sets the standard for aspiring people professionals.

There are two options to gaining this CIPD Foundation Certificate within the college to support your learning style, on-campus or blended learning (online and on-campus).

If you have not studied for a while, do not worry. Our tutors are highly experienced in supporting adult learners returning to education and will help you build confidence as you progress through the course. You will learn in small, supportive classes alongside other adults, creating a friendly and motivating environment.

Why choose West Notts College?

We have a Platinum Study Centre status. This recognises consitent delivery of excellent quality against CIPD's standards for marking, assessment and membership; have robust Centre administration and operations in place; while demonstrating high levels of student satisfaction.
An excellent range of facilities on-site including a Learning Resource Centre, well equipped classrooms, Café, restaurant and free parking
Online platforms and resources such as Moodle, Microsoft Teams and the Learning Resource Centre
Large support network for adult learners
Very accessible; main bus routes drop off outside the college
Links with NTU in Mansfield for further progression
CIPD taught by experienced HR professionals with a good level of skills and knowledge who bring real life experience to the classroom
Opportunities to network on the course with other CIPD students.

Qualifications we offer at West Notts:

This is a foundation level professional qualification and provides a strong basis to give people professional’s confidence in their capabilities and behaviours. It will teach the fundamental skills and knowledge required to follow a HR or learning and development career.

Who is the qualification suitable for?

The qualification is designed for learners aged 19+ who want to learn about people practice. It is suitable for individuals who are considering a career in HR or working in a support role in People Practice and wanting to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence to be more effective in their role.

What will I study?

Business, culture and change in context
Principles of analytics
Core behaviours for people professionals
Essentials of people practice.

Start date, attendance and fee

Start date - August 2026
Attendance - 3 hours per week on-campus with 1 hour self-directed learning.
Fee - £1,395

Don’t let paying for the course hold you back from achieving your goals. You can split the cost of this course over four instalments. If you wish to pay in instalments, you will be required to pay 25% (£348.75) of the total fee on the day of enrolment and a Direct Debit mandate would then to be completed to enable the college to collect further three payments of £348.75 bi-monthly. The payments will be taken on the date you choose on the Direct Debit mandate form.

Please contact the college’s finance department for further details on 0808 100 3626.

On top of the course fees, you will be required to join The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), which will incur additional charges.

Adult learning support and guidance

Starting something new can feel like a big step, but you don’t have to do it alone. From careers guidance to mental health and wellbeing, we’re here to support you before you apply and throughout your time with us.
Visit our adult support page

Entry requirements
This course is only available to adults aged 19+.
- GCSE English language and Maths grade 4-9/C-A* (or equivalent)
- Completion of an initial face to face or telephone interview to ascertain whether the course is suitable and right for you.
Assessment
The course is mainly face to face, with a variety of teaching and assessment methods. There are no exams.
There is a requirement for some independent study and this is supported by a range of resources from our Learning Resource Centre and other platforms such as Moodle and Microsoft Teams.
Progression
Once you have completed the foundation qualification you can progress further to the Associate level qualifications.
- CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management (Blended Learning) - Level 5
- CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management (On-campus) - Level 5.
Careers
Studying Human Resources at West Notts College
Visit our human resources subject area to explore the full range of courses available.

Disclaimer

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the website is correct, some details may be subject to change. West Nottinghamshire College reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.