> Funding: £11,000
The People Professional Level 5 course develops the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to operate effectively within modern HR and people functions. It equips learners to support the full employee lifecycle, from workforce planning and recruitment to performance management, engagement and organisational development.
Aligned to the national occupational standard and incorporating the CIPD Level 5 qualification, the programme balances academic understanding with practical workplace application. Learners explore employment law, inclusion and diversity, reward principles, employee relations, wellbeing strategy and people analytics. They apply this knowledge directly within their organisation, completing projects that deliver measurable impact.
The course strengthens commercial awareness, enabling learners to align people initiatives with business objectives. Through reflective practice and professional discussion, learners develop the confidence to influence stakeholders and challenge constructively. By completion, individuals are prepared to operate at a strategic level within HR, contributing to sustainable workforce performance and organisational success.
Employers benefit from strategically capable HR professionals who align people practice with organisational goals, strengthen compliance and culture, and deliver measurable workforce improvements.
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Designed for HR and People practitioners seeking to develop strategic capability and progress into more senior, influential roles within their organisation.
Learning aligns with national occupational standards and CIPD professional benchmarks, supporting high-quality, ethical and compliant people practice across sectors.
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This ensures apprentices approach the End Point Assessment with confidence and clarity.
This means you can recruit with a clear development route in mind from day one.
Many of our apprentices go on to secure permanent roles, promotions and long-term career progression within their organisations.
Receive a £1,000 incentive when you recruit an apprentice aged 16–18, or 19–24 with an EHCP or care leaver status.
Employers are exempt from paying National Insurance Contributions for apprentices under 25, provided they earn under the Upper Secondary Threshold.
Training costs are typically 95–100% government funded for non-levy paying employers — making apprenticeships significantly more cost-effective than traditional recruitment.
Apprenticeships improve retention, engagement and progression. You build capability tailored to your business from day one.
We review your role for apprenticeship alignment and suitability.
Support you in refining the job description if needed to attract the right candidates.
We advertise and promote your vacancy across our candidate network.
We screen and shortlist candidates based on your requirements.
We guide you through the onboarding and funding process end-to-end.
We don’t take you out of your role — we develop you within it.
Our programmes are designed for people already in work, helping you build the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to perform at a higher level. Everything you learn is applied directly to your day-to-day responsibilities, so the impact is immediate, practical and measurable.
From enrolment through to completion, we support both you and your employer to ensure the training delivers real value.
If you are not sure on what course may suit you, funding or how it all works, then get in touch and we can help and support and help you on your journey.