CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management

To complete the qualification in 12 months, you’ll need to dedicate 5-6 hours a week to studying. 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.

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.  

A CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice is ideal for HR professionals who are just starting their careers, such as an HR assistant/administrator, an organisational development officer, or a learning administrator. We recommend that anyone starting a CIPD Level 3 course online is 16+, and educated to GCSE level or equivalent.

A CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management is for those currently working in an HR/Learning & Development management role, or anyone looking to further their career in people management. There are no formal qualifications needed to meet CIPD Level 5 entry requirements but it is recommended that you have already studied a CIPD qualification at Level 3, or have a relevant degree or work experience in L&D or HR.

The Level 5 qualification opens the door to new job opportunities. It shows employers you have the skills and experience for more senior HR positions. Plus, because the qualification is recognised worldwide, you’ll have the opportunity to work in any sector or industry across the globe.

CIPD Level 5 diplomas are roughly equivalent to a foundation degree, or the first year of an undergraduate degree in terms of difficulty and skills gained. 

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 CIPD 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 and watch later.

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According to our terms of service, StaySharp should not be used to purchase the qualification component of an apprenticeship.

However, as StaySharp is part of the Lyceum Education Group, we recommend visiting bpp.com for apprenticeship opportunities.