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    Level 5 People Professional

    Develop strategic HR professionals who drive career growth, workforce development, and organisational success.

    Programme Overview

    • Unlock HR skills and expertise

      Designed to develop confident and capable HR professionals, this apprenticeship equips learners with the skills to make informed decisions, provide credible recommendations, influence stakeholders, and champion HR best practice. Employers benefit from HR professionals who can support organisational goals, drive positive people outcomes, and contribute to long-term business success.

    • Develop effective and confident HR professionals

      Learners gain expertise across a broad range of HR activities, from recruitment and onboarding through to employee development, engagement, and retention. They develop the confidence to provide professional HR support, influence decision-making, champion best practice, and contribute to positive people and business outcomes.

      For employers, the programme helps develop skilled HR professionals who can support workforce priorities, enhance employee experience, and contribute to building a productive, engaged, and high-performing organisation.

    • Support succession planning and develop future leaders

      By investing in HR talent, organisations can strengthen employee engagement, improve retention, support business growth, and create a more productive and inclusive workplace. The programme also helps develop future HR leaders, supporting succession planning and ensuring the organisation has the people expertise needed to navigate evolving workforce challenges and achieve long-term strategic goals.

    77.8%

    achievement rate

    Top 10

    training provider for HR5

    10/10

    for knowledge & professionalism

    90%

    learner satisfaction score

    Course Information

    Start date: February 2027

    Course Duration: 25 months

    Delivery method

    • Classroom delivery in Gateshead
    • One day per month 

     

    The apprentice will work towards the People Professional Apprenticeship standard at level 5. The programme includes completion of the Level 5 CIPD Diploma in People Management – a CIPD accredited qualification that is recognised across the industry.

    Throughout the apprenticeship, learners will complete apprenticeship assessment activities (formerly End-Point Assessment) designed to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by the apprenticeship standard.

    Assessment may take place throughout the programme and can include a range of methods, depending on the apprenticeship standard. These may include projects, professional discussions, presentations, observations and other assessment activities.

    We will work closely with our learners and employers throughout the programme to ensure apprentices are supported and prepared to successfully achieve their apprenticeship.

    You’ll explore how to effectively manage relationships, systems and processes, while developing the skills needed to nurture talent and build high-performing teams.

    You’ll gain practical strategies you can apply straight away, strengthening your abilities in project management, data analytics and the use of technology—helping you make an immediate impact within your organisation.

    Alongside this, you’ll build the confidence to operate within legal frameworks and professional standards, equipping you to meet the evolving demands of today’s business environment.

    By combining in-depth knowledge with practical experience and the confidence to tackle future challenges, this apprenticeship is designed to accelerate your career progression.

    You’ll have the flexibility to shape your career path—whether that’s specialising in a specific area of HR or stepping into a broader, more strategic role.

    Unlock the benefits

    Best practice makes perfect

    Through hands-on learning and practical workplace scenarios, apprentices develop the knowledge, skills, and professional confidence needed to perform effectively in the workplace, support organisational success, and deliver value from day one.

    Strengthen workforce capability across roles

    Develop skilled HR professionals who can confidently manage day-to-day HR operations, support managers and employees, and help create an efficient, compliant, and people-focused HR function that adds value across the organisation.

    Train and develop HR talent

    Develop strategic HR professionals who drive organisational success through effective people management, workforce planning, employee engagement, and evidence-based decision-making.

    Looking to recruit or upskill?

    We can upskill existing employees by enrolling them onto a HR apprenticeship or if you’re looking to grow your business, we can recruit an apprentice on your behalf.

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