People Management - Level 5 Associate Diploma (CIPD)
Course Type
Higher Education
Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
1 Year
Start & End Date
15 September 2026
25 May 2027
Days
Tue
Time
14:30-21:15
Location
Ballymena
Interview Required
Yes
This qualification builds on the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice and is aimed at further expanding learners’ independent practice to enable them to evolve into more senior roles within organisations as people professionals. Learners’ work will be mainly operational with some complexity.
They will contribute to the thinking around their work, analysing information to inform choices and actions. Working with and influencing others through their work which will create short-term value for a wider audience. Using a framework of HR and L&D understanding, behaviours and skills development, this qualification offers opportunity for learners to transition to employment in more senior roles as people professionals.
To complete the Associate Diploma in People Management you must complete the following seven units:
A range of assessment methods drawn from the CIPD National Assessment Bank will be utilised. An assessment is required for each unit which will be organisational and HR related.
Assessment for the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management is employer-driven and aimed at real scenarios that learners may encounter in their future career.
The Associate Diploma in People Management provides an opportunity to gain a professional level of CIPD membership through becoming an Associate member on successful completion of the programme. Learners may progress to other CIPD qualifications at Level 7 (currently not offered at the College) and be able to progress their career path upwards.
This qualification builds on CIPD Level 3 and extends a deeper level of understanding and application, naturally progressing learners’ existing HR expertise. Students are required to have a good level of written and spoken English and appropriate qualifications and experience to enter Level 5 study
As a guideline, you should possess:
CIPD Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in HR or equivalent
If this is not held learners should have a minimum of 2 A-levels Grade C or above and experience in an HR role.
You may be required to attend an interview.
Where students wish to have prior education and/or experience taken into account, in lieu of meeting the full course entry requirements, they should contact the relevant Course Director or Admissions. APEL applications must be submitted at least 2 weeks before the start date of the programme. More details can be found in the APEL Policy.
| Year | Fee | Reduced Fee* |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | £539 | £270 |
| Total |
*For eligibility criteria, visit our fees and funding page.
There will be additional membership fees paid directly to CIPD. Candidates with an existing CIPD qualification may already have membership but candidates will be subject to a joining fee. Please refer to the www.cipd.co.uk website for further information in relation to fees. All fees are set in accordance with DfE regulations.
Payment of fees must be arranged prior to course commencement and at the beginning of each academic year, regardless of whether your programme of study is one, two, or three years in duration. Fees for subsequent years (Year 2 and/or Year 3) may be subject to change due to annual increases in awarding body charges, such as registration or examination fees.
Please contact any Campus Reception to arrange payment of your course fees or to confirm you have uploaded evidence of your funding application or entitlement to the online admissions portal. Confirmation of your funding entitlement should also be forwarded to studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk.
If your fees are being paid by a sponsor/employer, you must upload an approved Employer Consent Form to the online admissions portal.
Payment Options
You can pay your fees in full by cash, cheque, credit/debit card, direct debit payment or via a Student Loan. For further details visit our fees and funding page.
Contact Details
Student Loan Queries
T: 028 9085 5048
E: studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk
Direct Debit or Payment Queries
E: finance@nrc.ac.uk
Funding Options including Scholarships
There are several funds available to help with costs related to your course such as grants and scholarships. For further details visit our student finance page.
Additional Mandatory Costs
Additional mandatory costs are essential expenses which are required in order to complete your course. These costs are separate from, and in addition to, any course tuition fees. Most courses do not have any additional mandatory costs. Examples of additional mandatory costs includes trips which are included as a component of your course, essential textbooks which are not available from our learning resource centres, essential equipment which is not provided by the College, professional memberships which are linked directly to the course.
These costs do not include stationery materials or items which a student may choose to purchase, personal computer equipment or software or additional textbooks or journals, memberships of professional bodies not essential for your course. Many students will choose to purchase their own equipment and materials during their course, these are not mandatory costs. For most courses, equipment and materials will be provided by the College.
All tutors are qualified and experienced counsellors. This underpins the authenticity of teaching and learning activities as students engage with practitioners who understand the challenges and opportunities of the counselling role. The following teaching team deliver this course at Northern Regional College:
Staff Team
A range of assessment methods drawn from the CIPD National Assessment Bank will be utilised. An assessment is required for each unit which will be organisational and HR related.
Assessment for the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management is employer-driven and aimed at real scenarios that learners may encounter in their future career.
This qualification builds on the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice and is aimed at further expanding learners’ independent practice to enable them to evolve into more senior roles within organisations as people professionals. Learners’ work will be mainly operational with some complexity.
They will contribute to the thinking around their work, analysing information to inform choices and actions. Working with and influencing others through their work which will create short-term value for a wider audience. Using a framework of HR and L&D understanding, behaviours and skills development, this qualification offers opportunity for learners to transition to employment in more senior roles as people professionals.
To complete the Associate Diploma in People Management you must complete the following seven units:
The Associate Diploma in People Management provides an opportunity to gain a professional level of CIPD membership through becoming an Associate member on successful completion of the programme. Learners may progress to other CIPD qualifications at Level 7 (currently not offered at the College) and be able to progress their career path upwards.
This qualification builds on CIPD Level 3 and extends a deeper level of understanding and application, naturally progressing learners’ existing HR expertise. Students are required to have a good level of written and spoken English and appropriate qualifications and experience to enter Level 5 study
As a guideline, you should possess:
CIPD Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in HR or equivalent
If this is not held learners should have a minimum of 2 A-levels Grade C or above and experience in an HR role.
You may be required to attend an interview.
Where students wish to have prior education and/or experience taken into account, in lieu of meeting the full course entry requirements, they should contact the relevant Course Director or Admissions. APEL applications must be submitted at least 2 weeks before the start date of the programme. More details can be found in the APEL Policy.
Course Fees
| Year | Fee | Reduced Fee* |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | £539 | £270 |
| Total |
*For eligibility criteria, visit our fees and funding page.
Payment of fees must be arranged prior to course commencement and at the beginning of each academic year, regardless of whether your programme of study is one, two, or three years in duration. Fees for subsequent years (Year 2 and/or Year 3) may be subject to change due to annual increases in awarding body charges, such as registration or examination fees.
Please contact any Campus Reception to arrange payment of your course fees or to confirm you have uploaded evidence of your funding application or entitlement to the online admissions portal. Confirmation of your funding entitlement should also be forwarded to studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk.
If your fees are being paid by a sponsor/employer, you must upload an approved Employer Consent Form to the online admissions portal.
Payment Options
You can pay your fees in full by cash, cheque, credit/debit card, direct debit payment or via a Student Loan. For further details visit our fees and funding page.
Contact Details
Student Loan Queries
T: 028 9085 5048
E: studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk
Direct Debit or Payment Queries
E: finance@nrc.ac.uk
Funding Options including Scholarships
There are several funds available to help with costs related to your course such as grants and scholarships. For further details visit our student finance page.
Additional Mandatory Costs
Additional mandatory costs are essential expenses which are required in order to complete your course. These costs are separate from, and in addition to, any course tuition fees. Most courses do not have any additional mandatory costs. Examples of additional mandatory costs includes trips which are included as a component of your course, essential textbooks which are not available from our learning resource centres, essential equipment which is not provided by the College, professional memberships which are linked directly to the course.
These costs do not include stationery materials or items which a student may choose to purchase, personal computer equipment or software or additional textbooks or journals, memberships of professional bodies not essential for your course. Many students will choose to purchase their own equipment and materials during their course, these are not mandatory costs. For most courses, equipment and materials will be provided by the College.