CIPD Level 5 Associate

In order to qualify to study the CIPD HR Level 5 Associate Diploma course, you must have at least one of the following: 

• Some HR experience in an entry-level HR role
• Experience undertaking HR-related duties in a non-HR role (as a manager, for example)
• A university degree and the desire to study HR at a more advanced level than the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate

If English is your second language, we recommend that you have achieved one of the following (or an equivalent):

IELTS: 6.0 overall score with a minimum of 5.5 in each category
TOEFL: 79 overall score with a minimum of 17 in each category
Cambridge: Grade C or above

However, this is not mandatory and we are happy to review your case on an individual basis.

You will be expected to complete a written assignment, up to 4,000 words, at the end of each module that you study, allowing you to demonstrate your newly acquired knowledge and skills, which you have mastered during the modules.

Your assignments will then be be submitted online and marked by our assessors, while moderated by CIPD.

Once you have successfully passed your assignments, you will then be awarded your new CIPD qualification. Along with that, you will also be able to progress to the next level and begin your Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management. 

This module examines the connections between organisational structure and the workplace in a business context. It also considers the factors and trends that may impact business strategy and workforce planning, whilst recognising the influence of culture, employee wellbeing and behaviour in delivering change and organisational performance.

The aim of this module is to help you understand the importance of capturing quantitative and qualitative evidence, in order to gain insight and evaluate critical information. The module focuses on analysing evidence to improve decision-making and learn how measuring the impact of people practice is essential in creating value.

In this module you will learn how applying key professional behaviours including ethical practice, courage and inclusivity can build positive working relationships and support employee participation and well-being. It considers how developing and mastering new professional behaviours and practice can impact performance.

This module focuses on looking at the key practices and tools that manage and build employee relationships, to ultimately create better working lives and leverage organisational performance.

This module examines the impact of effective workforce planning; the value of diverse talent pools and how to contract and onboard the workforce. It also involves analysis of the potential cost to the organisation (if poorly managed) and the tools and interventions required to mitigate this risk.

The focus of this module is to examine both internal and external business factors and how they influence reward strategies and policies, the financial drivers of the organisation and the impact of reward costs. It also considers the importance of the role of people practice in supporting managers to make professional reward judgments and the impact of rewarding performance.

The specialist employment law module looks at the key areas of employment legislation and its legal framework. It focuses on how people professionals are obliged to take account of legal requirements in different jurisdictions when carrying out the varied aspects of their role.

This module is designed to help People Management practitioners to understand people practice from an international perspective. It concentrates on the challenges, considerations and importance of people practice in an international context. You will learn about the importance of people practice and the process and benefits of managing expatriates.

This module primarily focuses on how adapting leadership styles to manage, monitor and report on equality and diversity is essential for inclusive practice and legislation. The importance of promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive a positive culture, and celebrate diversity and inclusion, increases organisational performance, as well as meeting the needs of employees and customers more effectively.

Since 2007, Acacia Learning has been a premium education provider dedicated to personal and professional career development, with convenient and flexible learning options - and a 99% pass rate. 

We help people elevate their careers and increase their earning potential with our internationally recognised professional qualifications, offering world-class content by leading practitioners. 

Depending on what stage of your career you are in, you can enrol on one of the following options to get started on your Acacia Learning journey: 

The CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice is the perfect introductory qualification to HR and L&D, aimed at those with no or limited industry experience. It is the ideal qualification for those looking to attain an entry-level role, such as HR Assistant.

The CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management is designed for people professionals in mid-level positions, such as an HR Advisor or Manager. For those with some HR experience, whether that is working directly in HR or in a role that involves some aspects of HR, such as management, then this is the ideal course.

The Associated Diploma is also a great choice for newcomers to people management, who hold a university degree and want to begin their studies at a higher level. 

The CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management is ideal for people professionals with significant HR experience or those with an HR degree looking to progress further. This course acts as preparation for more strategic senior roles like HR Business Partner, HR Consultant or HR Director. 

We understand that every learner is different, so before you enrol with us, feel free to contact our Course Advisors to discuss your options. 

As our courses are fully flexible and taught Live Online, you are able to be fully flexible with your schedule and complete your online classes from anywhere. 

Contact our course advisors for more details.

At the beginning of your course, you will be granted access to our Acacia Community, which includes a multitude of carefully crafted resources to aid your learning and broaden your knowledge, including videos and podcasts you will need for each module.

In addition, your tutor will assist and guide you throughout your studies, answer your questions and provide relevant feedback on all coursework. They are there to support you throughout your studies as well as our helpful Student Support team, who you can also contact at any point during your course.

Yes, you are required to be a CIPD member for the duration of your CIPD studies.

Unless you are an active CIPD member, we cannot submit your assignments for moderation, provide you with assignment grades, or award you with your qualification. Therefore, you must be registered before you submit your first assignment. 

We will provide you with full details on how to join with a Student Membership, following your enrolment. You will then need to pay an annual CIPD Membership fee, for which our CIPD Advisors will give you the most up-to-date costs.

If you are planning to fund the course yourself, our flexible 0% payment plans allow you to spread the cost with our interest-free* monthly payment options, or additionally pay for the qualification in full during the enrolment process. 

We understand that enrolling on a professional qualification is a commitment and therefore will do our best to find a payment situation that works for you.  

If your employer is funding all or parts of your course on your behalf, we can directly invoice your organisation for your course fees. Simply make your advisor aware of the payment arrangements and we will take care of everything for you. 

Please note that a CIPD membership must be held to complete any CIPD courses and this is not included within our course fee.

If you are interested in enrolling on a CIPD course with us, get in contact with our CIPD Advisors today. 

They will talk through your experience, education and professional ambitions to ensure you are choosing the right course for you. They will then help you get enrolled with our interest-free* payment plan.

If you have any disabilities which you think may affect your studies or assessments, please let your Course Advisor know before you enrol so we can provide you with guidance on whether reasonable adjustments can be made to accommodate your needs.