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The Level 5 HR People Professional apprenticeship develops strategic and influential HR professionals who support talent, performance, culture, and organisational development.

Apprentices gain the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to drive effective people practice across a school, trust, or organisation.  This programme also includes the CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management (Level 5).

Modules Included:

• Organisational performance & culture: This module explores how HR drives organisational success through strategy, culture, and values. Apprentices learn the link between high‑performing people practices and positive business outcomes, enabling them to influence organisational performance effectively.

• Wellbeing, inclusion & behaviour: Apprentices develop expertise in promoting inclusive and ethical people practices that support wellbeing. The module focuses on creating a positive workplace culture through fair behaviour, engagement, and respect for diversity.

• Reward and benefits: This module examines how pay, reward, and recognition impact motivation and retention. Apprentices learn to design fair and equitable reward strategies aligned with organisational goals, supporting workforce engagement and performance.

• Evidence‑based practice: Apprentices build skills in using research, data, and insight to inform strategic HR decisions. The module emphasises applying evidence‑based approaches to solve complex people challenges and enhance credibility as an HR professional.

• Talent management & workforce planning: This module focuses on planning for the future by attracting, developing, and retaining top talent. Apprentices learn to align workforce planning with long‑term business needs and capability requirements, supporting organisational growth.

• Employee relationship management: Apprentices develop confidence in managing employee relations effectively using legislation and best practice. The module covers conflict resolution, transparent communication, and consultation to build trust and maintain positive workplace relationships.

• Leadership & management development: This module prepares apprentices to support leadership capability across the organisation. Learners explore strategies for targeted development and succession planning, enabling sustainable growth and strong management practices.

End Point Assessment:

• Consultative Project and Q&A: A real-world business report addressing a complex HR issue, followed by a formal presentation and a question-and-answer session with an independent assessor.

• Professional Discussion: A structured professional dialogue focused on the apprentice's portfolio of evidence, assessing their ethical practices, commercial acumen, and overall mastery of the HR framework.