Associate Diploma in People Management

The Associate Diploma in People Management is perfect for you if you enjoy developing and managing people. You’ll expand your knowledge of HR with a combination of core units and specialist areas – helping you focus on what matters most to you. 

You’ll study three core units + three specialist units and the choice of one optional unit: 

Core units: 

• Organisational performance and culture in practice 

• Evidence-based practice 

• Professional behaviours and valuing people 

Specialist units: 

• Employment relationship management 

• Talent management and workforce planning 

• Reward for performance and contribution 

Optional units: 

• Specialist employment law 

• Advances in digital learning and development 

• Learning and development essentials 

• People management in an international context 

• Diversity and inclusion 

• Leadership and management development 

• Well-being at work 

The CIPD level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management typically takes 12-16 months to complete.

Qualification fees vary depending on where, how and with which centre you choose to study. In the UK, the Associate Diploma in People Management typically costs around between £1600 - £3600