People Professional Apprenticeship - Level 5

You must be in suitable employment to do an apprenticeship. Ideally an apprentice will also have Maths and English at grade C/4 and above.

Note that an apprentice cannot sit their end point assessment without a level 2 qualification gained in Maths and English.

When you complete the Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management, you'll be awarded CIPD Associate Membership, and the designation "Assoc CIPD" after your name. This establishes your credibility as a professional, raises your profile and opens doors to progression.

Click on the Apply link on this page to start the application process if you are in or have secured suitable employment for the Apprenticeship.

For further guidance and information if you are not currently employed in a suitable role please have a look at Apprenticeship FAQs

If you are an employer and interested in any of our Apprenticeships for your staff, please email our dedicated Apprenticeship team at business@stcg.ac.uk

We have partnered with Mindful Education to deliver this apprenticeship through our Online and On Campus model. Apprentices study online materials during allotted time at work, and also attend regular sessions with a college tutor.

Online lessons can be accessed at any time, using a mobile, tablet or desktop - meaning apprentices can fit their study around work commitments, minimising disruption in the workplace. Each lesson lasts around 45 minutes and is accompanied by animations and motion graphics to bring concepts to life. Exercises, interactive case studies and analytical tools help to enhance the learning experience further.

On campus, apprentices benefit from regular classes with an experienced college tutor, either in-person or virtually. A combination of tutor-led work, group exercises and discussion encourages apprentices to apply theory to real-life workplace situations.

This modern, flexible approach to apprenticeship training empowers learners, minimises disruption to employers, and delivers tangible results in the workplace.

Apprentices must pass the end-point assessment to achieve the apprenticeship certificate. The end-point assessment for the People Professional Apprenticeship includes a consultative project and a professional discussion.

The CIPD qualification is mandatory for this apprenticeship. To gain the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management, apprentices will need to complete a CIPD assessment at the end of each unit of study.