CIPD Foundation Certificate in Human Resource Practice. What's the cost pls

[Lollipopslife17]

Hello all, I am just wondering if there is anyone that can tell me how much it is to do a CIPD Foundation Certificate in Human Resource Practice. It's an online course. Thanks

[wishingitwasfriday]

I paid £1800 through ICS, two years ago. Is there a local college you could attend? My local one has just started running course and it would have much preferred the classroom environment.
Level 3 is easy, especially if working in hr, but I definitely would should a college if I had my time again.

[wishingitwasfriday]

Opps! Just realised I did the level 3 diploma, not certificate.

[Lollipopslife17]

Thanks WISHINGITWASFRIDAY.

[OdinsLoveChild]

My sister has just started this and she's paying £2500. You may find applying for roles as HR assistant/HR Administrator will suit you better and then ask your employer to part fund your CIPD if you will struggle with the fees.

As an alternative theres alternative qualifications that I believe are as good if not better than CIPD provided by the Institute of Recruiters : www.theior.org.uk/
Their version of the Foundation CIPD is cheaper and covers the same stuff. Some courses are free too. Its gaining a lot of respect across businesses throughout the UK.

[BubblesBuddy]

They are not the industry standard though. CIPD is because it is broad and it covers much more than recruiting! MCIPD is recognised everywhere.

[moutonfou]

I did the Level 5 through ICS because I noticed that it was only a few hundred pounds more expensive than the Level 3. I did have some experience in HR but only recruitment and only 7 months - and they let me on. I didn't find the course too challenging either - it was very straightforward. So perhaps consider the Level 5 too.