People Professional Apprenticeship Programme

Equips HR leaders with essential skills in employment legislation, change management, and evidence-based practices to align HR initiatives with organisational goals and enhance decision-making. Learners also earn a CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management.

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What's Involved

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Entry Criteria

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How Much Is it?

People Professional Apprenticeship Programme

About

What's Involved

Content

Perfect For

Entry Criteria

Assessments

Output

Learner Reviews

How Much Is it?

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What is This Programme

Over 17 months, this apprenticeship equips People Professionals to adopt a theory-driven and evidence-based methodology in HR practices, emphasising practical application across various organisational settings and sectors.

The programme enhances critical thinking, cultivates an ethical perspective, and develops hands-on HR skills, prioritising the human element within organisations and HR professional activities.

Organisations gain HR professionals who align employee support with company strategy, enhance performance management, and foster effective people practices, cultures, and diversity.

These skills enable HR professionals to make informed decisions and provide tailored recommendations while integrating best practices that drive organisational success.

This Programme Aims To:

  • Enhance understanding of professional behaviours that drive organisational success.
  • Empower participants to advance their careers and take on greater responsibilities.
  • Deepen knowledge of HR disciplines, legislation, policies, and procedures.
  • Develop skills to provide customised HR advice across various domains.

What's Involved?

Expert Training

Live, highly interactive virtual group training delivered by an HR expert, contextualised so learning is applied immediately with practical models, skills and tools.

CIPD Diploma

Completion of the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management via a series of assignments, supported by a coach and on-demand video learning.

Coaching Support

Monthly 1:1 coaching to apply skills in the workplace, troubleshoot, and collect the right evidence for End-Point-Assessment.

Portfolio of Evidence

Workplace evidence (e.g., work product, meeting notes, reflective/witness statements, project plans and proposals) underpinning EPA discussions and activities.

What You'll Learn?

Module 1

Getting Started: Your HR Level 5 Apprenticeship Journey

Module 2

People Operations and Business Alignment: From Theory to Practice

Module 3

Employer Branding & Talent Experience

Module 4

HR as a Business Partner: Commercial Insight and Impact

Module 5

Managing People Projects in Changing Environments

Module 6

Developing People Capability for Organisational Success

Module 7

Making Policy Work: Law, Data and People Practice

Module 8

The Future of HR: Technology, Data, and Digital Innovation

Module 9

Sustainable HR: Ethics, Inclusion & Wellbeing in Action

Module 10

Deep Dive into End-Point Assessment

Who is it Perfect For?

Diversity and Inclusion Managers

Leaders focused on equity, inclusion and organisational culture.

HR Business Partners

Professionals aligning HR strategy with business goals.

HR Consultant Partners

Consultants providing specialist HR advice.

HR Managers

HR leaders managing departments or teams.

Talent Managers

People responsible for recruitment and workforce planning.

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Diversity and Inclusion Managers

HR Business Partners

HR Consultant Partners

HR Managers

Talent Managers

What is The Entry Criteria?

Learners need to:

  • Be in a relevant role
  • Be carrying out People Professional duties

If English is your second language...

You must be able to understand and articulate yourself to a level that will allow you to benefit from and ultimately pass the End-Point-Assessment of the qualification

Entry Criteria

How is The Programme Assessed?

End Point Assessment (EPA) will commence at the end of your apprenticeship where you will be assessed against the knowledge, skills and behaviours within the occupational standard.

The EPA period is typically 4 months and EPA requirements include:

A learner-led project presentation followed by questioning

Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of workplace development evidence

Integrated Assessment - Assignment

Completion of Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management (assignment-based assessment)

What Learners Get Out of It

CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management

Level 5 People Professional Apprenticeship Certificate

Assignment-based diploma completed alongside the apprenticeship.

Benefits

  • Industry-recognised qualification in People Management
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Nationally recognised apprenticeship certificate demonstrating HR expertise and workplace impact.

Benefits

  • Validates applied HR capability against the occupational standard
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What Learners Say

Average Learner Score: 4.80 / 5

52 Learners, 1,445 Feedback Questions Answered

Displaying Some Latest Reviews from Workshops in the Programme

Nicki B

Headway Essex

(3.87 / 5)

Great session by Gill, plenty of opportunity to discuss

Wednesday 29th October 25

Mollie W

Bravo Benefits

(5.00 / 5)

I felt the session was very informative and interactive. It felt like a safe space to share ideas and discuss together as a group.

Tuesday 28th October 25

Amy V

ANN Savva Promotions

(4.60 / 5)

It was fun and motivated me for the months ahead!

Tuesday 28th October 25

Judith M

Community Vision

(4.67 / 5)

The session was informative and provided the information and tools for me to continue with my learning.

Tuesday 28th October 25

Yu J

Ecms Express

(5.00 / 5)

I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop from start to finish.

Tuesday 28th October 25

Daniel H

Conservatory Outlet

(5.00 / 5)

Gill was engaging and encouraged conversation throughout, which I prefer. Some great knowledge shared and lots of nuggets of information taken which will help me throughout this process. Looking forward to next one!

Tuesday 28th October 25

Charlotte P

Equip Event

(5.00 / 5)

Gill was really engaging and I can use this material in my own workplace, whereas with some of the other sessions, they seem more theoretical.

Friday 24th October 25

Kirsty E

Mixed Freight

(4.50 / 5)

The session was very informative & helpful. We briefly reviewed the learning from the previous session as a refresher and this was helpful. Thank you!

Wednesday 15th October 25

Claire B

Baird Investments

(5.00 / 5)

Gill is a great trainer, and always makes sure we understand before moving on.

Wednesday 15th October 25

Amanda N

Aston University Engineering Academy Birmingham

(5.00 / 5)

Delighted to be working with Gill again

Wednesday 15th October 25

Kelly B

Retroflo

(5.00 / 5)

Gill is an amazing teacher with a vast subject knowledge!

Wednesday 15th October 25

Emily M

MNP

(3.40 / 5)

Very informative workshop session. Gill was a great teacher and provided us with lots of knowledge.

Thursday 18th September 25

How Much is it?

For SMEs

95% Funded

Co-investment Scheme funds 95% of programme cost for eligible SMEs.

£550 per person (+ £124pp for CIPD Student Membership Fee)

For Larger Organisations

Levy Funded

Fund the full cost through Apprenticeship Levy funds.

£11,000 per person (+ £124pp for CIPD Student Membership Fee)

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