PEOPLE MANAGEMENT Level 5 Associate Diploma

Level 5
Courses For Industry
Newry Campus

Overview

This course is fully funded as part of the Skills Focus Programme. To qualify, your business or social enterprise must have less than 250 employees and you must be based in Northern Ireland and operate for profit.

This qualification, accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), is perfect for you if you enjoy developing and managing people. You’ll expand your knowledge of human resources with a combination of core units and specialist areas, helping you focus on what matters most to you.

You will:

Build on your existing knowledge and specialise in People Management
Increase your knowledge in employment relationship management, talent management and performance reward
Take the next step up into a more senior people profession role

Be at least 18 years of age to undertake this qualification
Applicants must have completed the Level 3 CIPD qualification and be currently employed in a people management role
Recognised Prior Learning (APL) for students who are working in a HR role for at least 2 years and have a Level 4 or higher qualification
Interview required

Modules include:

Organisational Performance and Culture in Practice
Evidence Based Practice
Professional Behaviours and Valuing People
Employment Relationship Management
Talent Management and Workforce Planning
Reward for Performance and Contribution
Leadership Management Development

You will be assessed on a regular basis throughout the programme using a range of appropriate assessment methods, such as written and practical assignments, projects, case studies and presentations.

CIPD Student Membership Fees:

To complete the course and benefit for the CIPD professional and practical resources, you will be required to join the CIPD as a student member. Student members pay a special subsidised joining fee, which is currently £187 for new members. This is an additional cost and not included in the SRC course fees. Further details are available at https://www.cipd.co.uk/membership/become-member/student

Please note: Where the exam/awarding body fee is listed as TBC in the full fee breakdown, the information has not yet been released by our partner awarding bodies for 23/24. This fee will be updated as soon as it becomes available.

The Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management provides the knowledge towards the Associate Professional membership of CIPD. Learners may progress to other higher education study or CIPD qualifications at Level 7.

Newry East Campus

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P2482SD
Code

Part Time
Mode of Study

Day
Class Type

1 Year
Duration

6.50
Hours Per Week

16/09/2025 13:00
Start Date & Time

Tue
Day/s

£0.00
Total Full Fee Per Year

Full Fee Breakdown

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Newry East Campus

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P2482SD
Code

Part Time
Mode of Study

Day
Class Type

1 Year
Duration

6.50
Hours Per Week

15/09/2026 14:00
Start Date & Time

Tue
Day/s

£0.00
Total Full Fee Per Year

Full Fee Breakdown

Total Fee

£0.00

Fees Payable Each Year

Portadown Campus

Applications are closed

P2483SD
Code

Part Time
Mode of Study

Day
Class Type

1 Year
Duration

6.50
Hours Per Week

15/09/2026 14:00
Start Date & Time

Tue
Day/s

£0.00
Total Full Fee Per Year

Full Fee Breakdown

Total Fee

£0.00

Fees Payable Each Year

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