Certificate in Personnel Practice

Department: TEACHING AND LEARNING Subject area: Personnel
Course Code: 2562 - 1/1 Course Level: 3
Awarding Body: Chartered Institute of
Personnel & Development (CIPD)
Location: UCMK
Mode of study: PT Duration: 30 weeks
Start Date: September Award: Certificate

Entry Requirements:

If you are currently working at the level of personnel assistant, personnel administrator or personnel officer, or you are new to or aspiring to a career in the personnel function, then this course may be for you. We are happy to design and deliver a bespoke programme for companies who wish to support a group of their staff in achieving this qualification (fees to be negotiated). You must have an English qualification (GCSE A-C or equivalent), undertake an initial assessment exercise at interview and become a member of the CIPD.

Course Content

On this course you will learn to:

  • assess the personnel function's contribution to achieving organisational goals
  • prepare and conduct face-to-face interviews
  • be confident in all areas vital to effective and efficient recruitment and selection
  • plan and carry out a short training session
  • give basic feedback
  • use assessment and evaluation techniques
  • apply the fundamentals of employment law
  • recognise the practical relevance of your organisation's policies and procedures
  • improve the performance of the team and encourage development using effective performance review processes.

Assessment

Four assignments; two skills based and two written. You will complete an assessed project, self-study materials and maintain a personal development portfolio.

Next Steps

CIPD Graduate Scheme and Post-Graduate Scheme.

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