CIPD - People Management (CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma)
The CIPD Level 5 qualification in People Management is designed for individuals who want to develop a strong foundation in people management and take their career to the next level.
This qualification provides you with the skills and knowledge to manage people, improve organisational performance, and develop solutions to a range of workplace challenges. You will also gain an understanding of how HR (Human Resources) and L&D (Learning and Development) work together to support an organisation’s goals.
The course focuses on practical learning, using real-life examples to develop your behaviours and skills development. You will gain a clear understanding of how to apply your knowledge to the workplace, building the necessary expertise to succeed as a people manager. The qualification offers a valuable opportunity to transition to employment in a people management role, equipping you with the tools needed to shape the organisational value of any business.
This qualification is ideal for those who are just starting their career in people management, as well as those who are already working in a people practice role and want to advance their careers. If you are looking to contribute to organisational value and develop your expertise in people practice, this qualification will help you achieve your goals.
This qualification is equivalent to the second year of a university degree in the UK and is open to employees currently working in HR roles or carrying out HR duties at any level.
Eligible applicants will be enrolled in the Higher Apprenticeship in HRM with Coleg Sir Gar and will undertake the qualification through the ÃÜÌÒ´«Ã½ as part of the Apprenticeship programme.
Course details
- On-campus
- Part-time
- English
£1700 - funding is available for eligible students
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
At UWTSD, we believe in fostering a supportive and practical learning environment, where you will develop both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed for a successful career in people management. Our teaching philosophy encourages critical thinking, hands-on experience, and continuous professional development to ensure that you are ready to make a real impact in your organisation.
Learners will attend workshops over 18 months, to complete the Diploma. On successful completion of the Diploma, candidates will become Associate members of the CIPD. Associate membership is recognised as a professional level of membership and successful candidates are entitled to use the designation AssocCIPD after their name.
Depending on experience and previous qualifications, learners may also be required to complete additional work, as part of the apprenticeship essential skills requirements — this will be explained to you as part of the application process.
During the course you will build your understanding of people management with modules like Organisational Performance and Culture in Practice and Evidence-Based Practice. You’ll develop key skills through Professional Behaviours and Valuing People, and learn to manage Employment Relationships, Talent, and Reward for Performance. Modules like Specialist Employment Law will equip you with practical knowledge to navigate legal frameworks and support employee wellbeing, preparing you to contribute to organisational value.
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Disclaimer
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The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.
You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.
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You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Further information
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This qualification is designed for learners aged 18+ who want to learn about people practice or L&D practice. Although there are no formal entry requirements, applicants will need to demonstrate the ability to study at level 5, either by holding formal qualifications, having relevant experience or demonstrating competence in other ways.
Admissions Advice and Support 
We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, such as your background, experiences and individual circumstances. This is known as ‘Contextual Admissions’. For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
English language requirements 
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses.
Visa and funding requirements 
If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
For full information read our visa application and guides. â¶Ä¯â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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Assessment for the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management is employer-driven and aimed at real scenarios that learners may encounter in their future career. The CIPD will set assignments for all core units. For the other units, the University will devise their own assessments, based on guidance provided by the CIPD. These may include case studies, slide shows, port-folios and other methods of assessment. There will be no exams.
This qualification is not graded. Learners will receive either a Pass or Fail. All assessment criteria must be met in order to achieve a Pass.
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This qualification is funded for eligible students. To be considered for the funding, students must apply to Coleg Sir Gar and complete the apprenticeship application process. Full details are available on request.
Students can opt to enrol on the course without the funding – the current fee is £1700 (2024-2025).Additional costs include mandatory CIPD student membership and optional purchase of textbooks. Student Membership of the CIPD costs £109 per year, plus a £40 joining fee (2024-2025).
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Some modules in this course are available to study through the medium of Welsh either fully or partially. In all cases students will be able to submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh.
If you choose to study your course either fully or partially through the medium of Welsh, you may be eligible to apply for scholarships and bursaries to support you with your studies.
We are continuously reviewing our Welsh medium provision, the precise availability of modules will vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course offers modules available through the medium of Welsh this may vary from year to year, and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific Welsh medium modules cannot be guaranteed.
Extracurricular Welsh Opportunities
There are many ways to engage with Welsh culture and life at UWTSD, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Opportunities to Learn Welsh
We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit our Scholarships and Bursaries.
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Successful achievement of the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management will allow progression onto the level 7 Postgraduate Diploma/MA.
The qualification will enable students to apply for positions requiring level 5 CIPD status.