CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice

No, your CIPD registration fees are a separate cost due directly to CIPD. Once you have started your course and received a pass on your first completed assignment, our enrolment team will register you with CIPD as a StaySharp student. To become a Student Member, you will then need to register with and pay an annual Student Membership fee directly to CIPD – our team will be able to advise on the latest fees. 

You can find out more about becoming a Student Member on the CIPD website. 

As the foundation level of the qualification, completing a CIPD Level 3 is equivalent to completing an A-level.

Studying the CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice online allows you to study anytime, anywhere – and always at your own pace. 

The CIPD Level 3 course is the first qualification in the CIPD pathway and is ideal if you’re looking to pursue a career in HR or management and leadership.

Studying for the Level 3 CIPD qualification opens a range of employment opportunities and career pathways. The qualification also unlocks the opportunity to study the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management and CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management.

The CIPD HR Level 3 course gives you a foundation knowledge in people practice and helps to unlock opportunities in entry-level HR roles. If you’re seeking a role at management level, consider studying the full CIPD pathway to Level 7.

A CIPD qualification is an invaluable asset for anyone interested in a career in human resources. As a CIPD-accredited individual, employers are more likely to recognise your expertise and be confident that you have the qualifications needed to do the job to a high standard.

It takes an average of 7-9 months to complete the CIPD Level 3 course online, though this varies depending on the amount of time you can dedicate to your studies. With StaySharp, there are no time limits so you can study at your own pace and pause and restart at any time with our monthly subscription option.

This qualification is ideal for those just starting out in a career in HR or learning and development (L&D). If you’re working in an entry-level role such as an HR assistant, HR administrator, organisational development officer or learning administrator, the CIPD Level 3 is a great choice.

Once you have started your course and received a pass on your first completed assignment, our enrolment team will register you with CIPD on your behalf. To become a Student Member you will then need to pay an annual Student Membership fee directly to CIPD – our team will be able to advise on the latest fees.

You can find out more about becoming a Student Member on the CIPD website.

Due to intellectual property laws, it’s not possible to download the majority of course materials. You’ll need an active internet connection to authenticate your account and access your learning content. However, some course videos are available to download.

The 7-day free trial is limited to one per course, per customer. If you want to re-subscribe to a course you have subscribed to previously, please purchase it as normal. You’ll be automatically moved to the paid subscription within three working days.

StaySharp specialises in professional qualifications and is not an apprenticeship training provider. According to our terms of service, StaySharp should not be used to purchase the qualification component of an apprenticeship. However, as part of the BPP Education Group, we recommend visiting bpp.com for apprenticeship opportunities.