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What is the CIPD Level 5 (Associate Diploma in People Management)?

The CIPD Intermediate Diploma in People Management combines the application of skills, together with exploring theory and research. It is an ideal level for those already in a people management advisory role, looking to move into management, or those who already have a degree. This qualification is perfect for you if you enjoy developing and managing people. You’ll expand your knowledge of HR with a combination of core units and specialist areas – helping you focus on what matters most to you.
  • Build on your existing knowledge and specialise in People Management
  • Increase your knowledge in employment relationship management, talent management, and performance reward
  • Take the next step up into a more senior people profession role.
CIPD qualifications are the global gold standard in people management and they are the most respected HR and L&D organisation in the world. Their prestigious qualifications are often listed as a prerequisite by employers and will give you the in-demand skills you need to build a rewarding and successful career in HR or L&D.

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CIPD Level 5 – Associate Diploma in People Management (Undergraduate – Degree equivalent)

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  • Level
    All Levels
  • Duration
    175 hours
  • Last Updated
    October 13, 2025

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Our CIPD Courses offer great flexibility to suit your needs and offer 24/7 access to superb resources...

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  • All benefits of classroom workshops
  • Interactive lessons with a tutor and peer-to-peer interaction
  • Convenience of online remote study
  • Benefit of having a schedule – login at a set date and time
  • Offered to people from across the UK and internationally

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  • CIPD Pre-recorded online courses
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  • Wide choice of Add-ons available
  • Convenience of 100% remote study
  • Study at your own pace – when you want, from wherever you want
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  • CIPD LIVE online courses
  • Complete course up to 6 months faster
  • Different packages available
  • Wide choice of Add-ons available
  • All benefits of classroom workshops
  • Interactive lessons with a tutor and peer-to-peer interaction
  • Convenience of online remote study
  • Benefit of having a schedule – login at a set date and time
  • Offered to people from across the UK and internationally

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MODULES & SYLLABUS

Course Modules

Professional Behaviours and Valuing People
Core professional behaviours such as confidence, inclusivity and ethical practice are key to standing out as a people professional. In this module, you will evaluate what it means to be a people professional, how the role is evolving, and how you can apply personal and ethical values at work. You will learn how to champion inclusive and collaborative strategies, arguing the human and business benefits of inclusive behaviours and the right to be fairly treated at work. You will then design and evaluate solutions aimed at building positive working relationships. Finally, you will assess your own strengths and weaknesses and formulate a Continuous Professional Development plan to guide your learning journey.
Organisational Performance and Culture in Practice
As a people professional, it is vital that you understand the connections between organisational structure and strategy and the wider world of work in a commercial context. This module examines the factors and trends that impact business strategy and workforce planning, keeping in mind the influence of culture as well as employee wellbeing and behaviour in delivering change and organisational performance. You will learn how to analyse and assess organisational priorities while ensuring business objectives are delivered in line with customer requirements. You will evaluate the relationship between the employee lifecycle and your work.
Evidence-Based Practice
Improve your decision-making and critical thinking skills by learning how to research, capture and analyse evidence and turn it into actionable insight. In this module, you will develop an understanding of evidence-based practice and the tools and methods that you can use to diagnose workplace issues, challenges and opportunities. You will also learn to evaluate the benefits, risks and financial implications of solutions aimed at improving people practice issues, as well as measure the impact and value people practice contributions make to organisations.
Employment Relationship Management

Managing the employee relationship is often a key part of an HR professional’s role. This module examines the key approaches, practices and tools you can use to manage and enhance the employee relationship and the impact this can have on organisational performance.

You will learn about performance, disciplinary and grievance matters and acquire the skills required for handling procedures effectively. You will also learn about the provisions of collective employment law and the types of employee representation.

Talent Management and Workforce Planning
Any organisation is only as successful as its people, so managing the workforce is vital to ensuring long-term business success. In this module, you will examine contemporary labour market trends and understand their significance for workforce planning, including how organisations can position themselves in competitive labour markets. You will evaluate the techniques used to forecast supply and demand, from turnover rates to critical incident analysis, and study various approaches to succession and contingency planning. You will also consider the role of people practice in supporting managers to make fair, consistent and appropriate reward judgements.
Reward for Performance and Contribution
In this module, you will learn how to develop effective reward packages and how to gather and analyse data to support reward decisions. You will learn how internal and external business factors influence reward strategies and policies, the financial drivers of the organisation and the impact of reward costs. You will evaluate the principles of reward and its importance to workplace culture, performance management, and how policies and practices are implemented, and learn about the legislative requirements that impact reward. You will also consider the role of people practice in supporting managers to make fair, consistent and appropriate reward judgements.

ELECTIVE Course Modules: (CHOOSE ONE)

Specialist Employment Law
In this module you will learn about the purpose of employment regulation and the way it is enforced in business practice in the UK. You will evaluate the aims and objectives of employment law, the role played by the tribunal and courts in enforcing employment law, and how cases are settled before and after legal procedures. You will also learn about various elements of UK discrimination and redundancy law, as well as how to lawfully manage issues relating to pay, working time, and employment rights for flexible working.
Diversity and Inclusion
In this module, you will focus on the value that diversity and inclusion has in the workplace and how a diversity and inclusion strategy can support your organisation. You will learn about organisational policies and practices in relation to diversity at work and conduct an equality impact assessment on a people practice policy. You will then move onto evaluate the role of managers and leaders, and the key requirements needed to create a workplace culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
People Management in an International Context

If you work in HR in an international context – or someday hope to – this is the module for you. You will examine the context and complexities involved in international people management, assessing the drivers and benefits of employment in an international context.

You will cover the varied approaches to policy and practice and learn the key factors affecting international recruitment, as well as the challenges and cultural differences you will need to consider. Finally, you will evaluate who expats are used for international work and learn how to form appropriate policies for overseas repatriation.

Wellbeing at Work
In this module, you will explore the vital links between work, health, and wellbeing. You will learn how well being connects with wider people management and organisational strategy and understand how it can be managed to support business goals. You will evaluate the main theories and issues surrounding wellbeing at work and identify the stakeholders that are requires to maintain wellbeing initiatives. Finally, you will have the chance to develop a plan for your own workplace wellbeing programme.
Leadership and Management Development
Effective learnership and management is essential in developing an innovative, diverse, and high-performing workplace culture. As such, developing leadership skills is key to organisational success. In this module, you will learn about the fundamental elements that drive the need for leadership and management within organisations. You will identify the roles leaders and managers perform in different contexts and assess the skills and competencies they require, learning how people professionals can support the development of leaders and managers. You will then go on to evaluate indicators of successful leadership programmes while assessing the impact that leadership and management development has on your organisation and its employees.
Advances in Digital Learning and Development
In this unit, you will learn about the impact of technological development and how digital collaboration can impact the design and delivery of L&D over time, including the risks and challenges that technology-based learning and development poses for organisations. You will compare systems for delivering online and in-person learning and discuss the implications of these methods, as well as create engaging digital learning content to meet specific purposes and learning needs. Finally, you will assess the main skills required to facilitate online learning and include reference to your own personal development plan.

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I have just started my Level 5 CIPD qualification with We-are-HR. I like the fact that my class size is small so we can be flexible in terms of whether classes are delivered remotely or face to face. All in all I am enjoying the course and would recommend We-are-HR.

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