Level 3 Foundation Certificate in HR Practice

Fast-track your career in HR and learn the basic principles and practise of the HR department with the Level 3 Foundation Certificate in HR Practice course. This course is endorsed by ABC Awards – an organisation that ensures professional, reputable certification for further education.

In this training course, you will develop the skills required to work as an HR professional. You will also improve your understanding of the essential aspects of human resource management, such as workforce planning, candidate recruitment, and employee retention. Throughout this training program, you will explore strategies for performance management and engaging employees, as you develop your organisation and communication skills along the way.

This beginners course is perfect for aspiring HR personnel who are not yet qualified to work in this sector. It includes practical exercises and case studies which can be easily applied in the real world and will prepare learners for working in an HR environment.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the fundamental principles & practices of human resource management
• Gain a comprehensive knowledge of the planning, recruitment and selection process
• Learn why employee onboarding is so important for welcoming new starters
• Familiarise with the structure and role of the human resource department
• Develop critical communication, time management and organisational skills
• Explore the steps in a performance appraisal & how to provide constructive feedback
• Get an in-depth introduction to organisational culture & the role of an HR professional
• Learn how to build strong working relationships with colleagues, clients and potential hires

Who is this Course for?

This course is suitable for those who are pursuing a career in HR and want to learn the necessary skills and practical knowledge to kickstart their career. This course includes essential knowledge of HR practices and principles, designed for beginners. There are no entry requirements for this course and learners of all academic backgrounds can enrol.

Entry Requirement:

• This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds.
• Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification.
• Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course.

Endorsement

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

The course has been endorsed under the ABC Awards and Certa Awards Quality Licence Scheme.  This means that Course Gate has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers, meet defined quality criteria. The completion of this course alone does not lead to a regulated qualification* but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills gained. The Learner Unit Summary may be used as evidence towards Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this subject. To this end the learning outcomes of the course have been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of study and level of demand/complexity involved in successful completion by the learner.

The course itself has been designed by Course Gate to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications.   ABC Awards & Certa Awards endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met.  A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.

ABC Awards and Certa Awards have long-established reputations for providing high quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. ABC Awards and Certa Awards combine over 180 years of expertise combined with a responsive, flexible and innovative approach to the needs of our customers.

Renowned for excellent customer service, and quality standards, ABC Awards and Certa Awards also offer regulated qualifications for all ages and abilities post-14; all are developed with the support of relevant stakeholders to ensure that they meet the needs and standards of employers across the UK.

This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification.  For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

*Regulated qualification refers to those qualifications that are regulated by Ofqual / CCEA / Qualification Wales

Certification

Endorsed Certificate of Achievement

At the successful completion of the course, the learners can order an endorsed certificate by paying the fee of £78. There is an additional £10 postal charge for international students.

Certificate of Completion from Course Gate

At the successful completion of the course, the learners may order the Certificate of Completion from Course Gate (soft copy) by paying only £2. For the Printed hard copy of the certificate, the learners have to pay £9. There is an additional £10 delivery charge for international students.

Career path

On successful completion, learners will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to pursue a successful career in HR, with the potential to earn a high commission. Related professions in this field include:

• Human Resources Manager
• HR Officer
• HR Administrator
• HR Specialist
• Executive Recruiter