People Professional

People Professional

About the Course

The People Professional Level 5 programme combines practical people management skills with the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management. You’ll develop the knowledge and capability to support and lead HR and people practice activities within organisations. This programme suits those looking to progress into mid-level HR and people-focused roles, supporting recruitment, employee relations, performance, reward and development initiatives while contributing to organisational outcomes.

What You’ll Learn

  • People Management Principles: Explore how effective people management contributes to organisational success and strategy.


  • Employee Relations & Performance: Understand how to support positive working relationships and performance management.


  • Talent & Workforce Planning: Learn how to attract, retain and develop talent to meet evolving business needs.


  • Reward & Benefits: Gain insight into reward strategies and how they support motivation and performance.


  • People Analytics: Use data and metrics to identify trends, inform decisions and solve people-related problems.


  • Professional Behaviours: Build the professional skills and behaviours expected of people practitioners, such as ethical practice, communication and self-development.


Requirements

  • Computer & Internet Access: A laptop or desktop with a reliable internet connection for learning and resources.


  • Work Experience/Role: Ideally you are employed or working in a role where you can apply and develop people and HR practice skills.


  • English & Maths: A suitable level of English and mathematics to engage with course content and assessments.


  • No Specific Age Restriction: This programme is open to anyone seeking to develop their people-management skills and progress in HR or people practice roles.


  • CIPD Entry Criteria: Requirements for CIPD membership and progression may vary; providers will guide you through these.

£11,000

£11,000

£11,000

This course is available for funding

With funding:£550
With funding:£550

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About funding

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Course Information
Course Information
Course Information

Level

Intermediate

Level

5

Level

5

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Duration

18 Months

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Duration

18 Months

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Duration

18 Months

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Total Enrolled

Intermediate

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Last Update

January 19, 2026

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Last Update

January 19, 2026

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Last Update

January 19, 2026

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Course Skills

People strategy & organisational contribution

People strategy & organisational contribution

Evidence-based practice & decision-making

Evidence-based practice & decision-making

Talent acquisition, development & retention

Talent acquisition, development & retention

Employee relations & wellbeing support

Employee relations & wellbeing support

Performance management & reward practices

Performance management & reward practices

Workforce planning & analytics

Workforce planning & analytics

Employment law & policy application

Employment law & policy application

Communication & stakeholder engagement

Communication & stakeholder engagement

Professional behaviours & ethical practice

Professional behaviours & ethical practice

Communication & stakeholder engagement

Communication & stakeholder engagement

Enrolment Process

Getting started is simple and fully supported. Once interest is registered, both the learner and employer are invited to a friendly information call with our delivery team. This call explains how the programme works, what to expect from the training and assessment, and how the programme will support business objectives and individual career development.

The next step is completing the application and funding paperwork. Our team manages this process closely, guiding employers and learners through each stage to ensure everything is completed smoothly, accurately and with minimal administration time.

Before the programme begins, learners take part in an online induction. This introduces the learning platform, course structure, support services and key contacts, ensuring everyone feels confident, informed and ready to begin from day one.

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£11,000

This programme is available for funding

With funding:£550

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Programme Information

Level

5

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Duration

18 Months

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Are apprenticeship programmes only for entry-level roles?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

002

Can apprenticeship programmes support existing staff, not just new hires?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

003

Will this distract teams from their day-to-day role?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

003

How do we know which programme is right for us?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

004

What about funding and the apprenticeship levy?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

005

Do we have to choose a training provider ourselves?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

006

What other support is available to businesses taking on apprentices?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

007

Is this suitable for small or growing businesses?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

008

How long does an apprenticeship take?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

009

What makes Rendstaff different?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

001

Are apprenticeship programmes only for entry-level roles?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

002

Can apprenticeship programmes support existing staff, not just new hires?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

003

Will this distract teams from their day-to-day role?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

003

How do we know which programme is right for us?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

004

What about funding and the apprenticeship levy?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

005

Do we have to choose a training provider ourselves?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

006

What other support is available to businesses taking on apprentices?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

007

Is this suitable for small or growing businesses?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

008

How long does an apprenticeship take?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

009

What makes Rendstaff different?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

Learners

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001

Are apprenticeship programmes only for entry-level roles?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

002

What programme levels are available?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

004

Will I receive support throughout the programme?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

005

Do I choose the training provider?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

006

Do I have to pay anything towards my apprenticeship programme?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

007

Will it help me build and develop my professional network?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

001

Are apprenticeship programmes only for entry-level roles?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

002

What programme levels are available?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

004

Will I receive support throughout the programme?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

005

Do I choose the training provider?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

006

Do I have to pay anything towards my apprenticeship programme?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.

007

Will it help me build and develop my professional network?

Within six to eight weeks, you’ll experience measurable progress toward your most important goals, including improved focus, confidence, and momentum.