Introduction to the CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice - Units 

Unit 1 - Business Culture and Change in Context

This unit assignment considers the impact of external influences and how the digital and commercial environment shapes businesses and the culture within which they operate. It considers the importance of people’s behaviour on organisational culture and its ability to manage change effectively

Unit 2 - Principles of Analytics

This unit looks at how people professionals make both straightforward and complex choices as they carry out their roles. It focuses on how utilising a diverse range of analytics and evidence is essential to the rationalisation and enhancement of working practices and situational decision- making to create value.

Unit 3 - Core Behaviours for People Professionals

This unit introduces the core behaviours for people professionals, focusing on ethical practice to
create value. It considers how certain ways of thinking and acting should be universally consistent,
even in new and challenging situations, to promote a sense of wellbeing and inclusivity in the
organisation.

Unit 4 - Essentials of People Practice

This unit assignment introduces the fundamentals of people practice, ranging from the employee lifecycle to policies, regulation and law. It further explores a diverse array of specialist subjects such as recruitment, talent management, reward and learning and development essential to a career in people practice. Importantly, this unit enables practitioners to apply their knowledge and skills, building their confidence and ability to practice progressively.