Human Resource Management

The primary purpose of the CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice qualification is to develop participants’ knowledge and skills and to build their expertise, confidence and credibility to deliver value in their organisations and to the people served by Human Resources (HR) and Learning and Development (L&D) professionals. This qualification will give participants a solid foundation for careers in the people profession, incorporating both Human Resources and Learning & Development.

CIPD qualifications set the international standard for people professionals. When participants complete the qualification, they will be awarded CIPD Foundation Membership, and the designation “Foundation CIPD” after their name. This starts to build their credibility in the people profession, shows that they are serious about their development and that they have a strong base of knowledge to build on.

Applications for the 2025-2026 Programme are now being accepted.

The Neurodiversity Awareness workshop will provide an in-depth introduction to neurodiversity in the workplace covering various Neurodivergent types. It will assist participants to build a more inclusive, effective and responsive workplace. Participants will be equipped with the tools to contribute to the creation of an inclusive and equitable workplace that provides a psychologically safe environment and overcomes barriers. In addition, participants will develop an understanding of relevant employment legislation and human rights duties.

The overall aim of the Certified Mediation Training Programme is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of Mediation as well as expertise in mediation skills for the management of workplace and organisational conflicts and disputes.

This Mediation Skills for Managers training programme is designed to give participants an understanding of conflict and different approaches to managing conflict, awareness of their own style, where mediation sits within the range of alternative dispute resolution approaches, an introduction to the theory and practice of mediation as well as an understanding of the mediation model and relevant skills.  

Competency Based Interviewee Preparation will be delivered as a half-day online workshop.  It is suitable for staff at all levels of the organisation who are eager to improve their interview techniques. The workshop is designed to give participants an understanding of how to prepare for upcoming interviews (online or face-to-face) and get an understanding of the purpose and structure of competency based interviews.

This competency based coaching service is designed to give people an opportunity to engage in a practice one-to-one interview with an experienced interviewee preparation coach.

This coaching session should ideally be completed after having developed an understanding of how to prepare for upcoming interviews through attending the IPA’s Interviewee Preparation course.

The Competency Based Interviewer Preparation Online Workshop is designed to provide participants with a clear understanding of the theory of best practice in recruitment and selection as well as providing them with an understanding of their responsibilities as interview board members.  

With ever increasing number of applicants applying for positions in the Civil and Public Service, to stay as employer of choice we have to demonstrate that our Recruitment and Selection process including Desk Shortlisting is Transparent, Consistent, Fair and based on both best practice and merit. This half day online workshop was built to deliver a fair and consistent mechanism for assessing applicants written examples. 

Domestic Violence and Abuse (DVA) - Its impact in the Workplace is a self directed elearning course for HR Managers, People Managers, Trusted Colleagues and Friends across the Public Service and beyond who will gain valuable insights into how to recognise, respond and refer a colleague who may be experiencing domestic violence and abuse.  It will also raise awareness of the importance of having a Domestic Violence and Abuse Policy in each organisation.

This course supports the Civil Service and the Public Service commitment to raising awareness about Domestic Violence and Abuse.  It supports employers in line with the Civil Service Domestic Violence and Abuse Policy.

HRM professionals and line managers with people management responsibilities need to be familiar with the principles of employment law and the key obligations and constraints placed on them in managing the employment relationship.