Level 5 Diploma in HR
You’ll gain confidence and progress your HR career with expert knowledge in strategic management, workforce planning, and employee relations. This course develops your capability to meet UK sector best practices. Study flexibly online at your own pace, valued by UK employers seeking skilled HR professionals.
Overview
What You’ll Learn From Level 5 Diploma in HR
Overview
The Level 5 Diploma in HR is a CPD-accredited online course tailored for UK learners ready to enhance their HR expertise. It offers flexible, self-paced study designed to fit your professional development needs. This qualification supports your progression by deepening your understanding of core HR functions and strategy.
You will build increased responsibility and leadership capability through practical application of HR principles. This course emphasises ethical, quality decision-making aligned with sector expectations and workplace best practice. It sharpens your ability to think critically and act effectively in complex HR environments.
Learners typically include aspiring and experienced HR practitioners seeking skills-based recognition and professional credibility. The course’s flexible online format and robust learner support ensure you can study confidently, balancing work and personal commitments.
Key highlights:
- Comprehensive coverage of strategic and operational HR functions
- CPD-accredited learning aligned with UK professional standards
- Flexible, 100% online, self-paced study to fit your schedule
- Practical focus on real-world HR decision-making and leadership
- Includes workforce planning, employment law, and diversity modules
- Assessment through online multiple-choice exam with instant results
- Optional reflective portfolio to demonstrate applied HR knowledge
- Digital and printed CPD-accredited certificates available
- Supportive UK-based learner services throughout your study
Accreditation & Recognition
This Level 5 Diploma in HR is fully CPD-accredited, ensuring your qualification meets trusted professional standards for relevant fields. It is widely recognised by UK employers as a benchmark for continuing professional development and compliance training. Earn a CPD Accredited certificate to showcase your knowledge and skills
- 100% online, self-paced study with 12 months’ access
- Includes online multiple-choice exam and optional reflective portfolio
- Order a CPD-accredited digital certificate (optional printed version available for £24.99)
- Recognised by UK employers and globally trusted certification
Assessment & Certification
Your progress in this Level 5 Diploma in HR is measured through an online multiple-choice assessment with a 60% pass mark and instant results. Learners can retake the exam for free, ensuring full understanding before completion. Upon passing, you can order a PDF version of the CPD Accredited certificate, verifying your learning achievement and continued professional development aligned with industry knowledge standards. You can also order a hardcopy certificate for £24.99 to boost your credibility and showcase your achievement. This qualification includes no hidden fees and is recognised by UK employers as evidence of structured learning and professional growth.
Who Is This Course For?
- Aspiring HR professionals seeking advanced skills development
- Experienced HR practitioners aiming to strengthen leadership capability
- Managers responsible for workforce planning and employee relations
- Professionals involved in recruitment, talent, and performance management
- Individuals wanting to enhance understanding of employment law and ethics
- HR staff tasked with policy development and organisational change
- Those committed to diversity, inclusion, and strategic HR initiatives
Career Opportunities & Progression
- HR Advisor: £25,000 – £35,000
- Recruitment Consultant: £22,000 – £32,000
- Talent Acquisition Specialist: £28,000 – £38,000
- Learning and Development Coordinator: £26,000 – £36,000
- Employee Relations Officer: £30,000 – £40,000
- HR Business Partner: £40,000 – £55,000
- HR Manager: £45,000 – £60,000
- Organisational Development Specialist: £38,000 – £50,000
Key Skills You’ll Gain
- Strategic HR planning and leadership confidence
- Effective workforce and talent management
- Recruitment and selection best practices
- Performance management and employee development
- Employment law awareness and ethical decision-making
- Change management and organisational behaviour insight
- HR policy formulation and implementation
- Data-driven HR analytics capabilities
- Diversity and inclusion promotion skills
Why Study with Royal Open College
Royal Open College is a trusted CPD-accredited training provider dedicated to helping professionals build confidence, leadership, and compliance in the UK job sector. Our expert-led online courses are designed to fit around your lifestyle, giving you the flexibility to study anywhere, anytime. CPD-accredited and employer-recognised qualifications trusted across the UK
- Expert tutors with essential real-world experience
- 100% online learning with UK-based learner support
- Affordable, transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- Trusted by thousands of UK learners and global professionals
Enrol today to develop practical HR skills, confidence, and real-world understanding with the CPD-accredited Level 5 Diploma in HR.
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- Lecture 0
- Quiz 0
- Duration Lifetime access
- Skill level Level 5
- Language English
- Students 829
- Assessments Yes
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