CPD Human Resource Management | Level 5 (Undergraduate)

The key aim of this programme is to encourage you to foster an ethos of continuing professional development throughout your career. It is aligned to the new CIPD professional map and is designed to give you the related knowledge and behaviours required to succeed in this fascinating career.

Completing this CPD programme at Liverpool John Moores University will boost your human resources career progression. Furthermore, you will be eligible for Associate Membership of the CIPD.

Build the Knowledge Employers Value
Develop a strong understanding of the core principles of human resource management, alongside the professional knowledge and behaviours required to succeed in today's people profession. You'll explore key areas including people practice, organisational culture, employee relations, talent development, reward, wellbeing and employment law.

Learn Through Real-World Practice
Discover how effective people management creates positive workplaces and supports organisational success. Throughout the programme, you'll apply theory to practical HR challenges, enabling you to make informed, evidence-based decisions that improve employee experience and organisational performance.

Gain a Professionally Recognised Qualification
The programme is aligned with the CIPD Profession Map at Associate Level, ensuring you develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours expected of HR professionals. The curriculum has been designed to support your professional development and prepare you for the demands of contemporary people practice.

Study a Curriculum Aligned to Industry Standards
Our curriculum is informed by the QAA Subject Benchmark Statement for Business and Management, combining academic rigour with professional relevance. You'll explore current HR strategy, policy and practice while developing critical thinking, communication and analytical skills that employers value.

Develop the Confidence to Lead People
Graduate with the skills to support managers and organisations in creating inclusive, high-performing workplaces. You'll be equipped to advise on employee engagement, performance, wellbeing, learning and development, and workplace relations, helping organisations make effective people decisions with confidence.

Prepare for Lifelong Professional Growth
As well as building specialist HR knowledge, you'll develop the mindset and transferable skills needed for continuous professional development, enabling you to adapt and thrive throughout your career in the evolving world of work.

Our programme is designed to help you build the knowledge, skills and confidence needed for professional HR practice through an engaging, flexible and research-informed learning experience.

Teaching and Learning
We use a workshop-based approach that combines academic learning with practical application. Recognising that Continuing Professional Development (CPD) students bring valuable workplace experience, our teaching encourages collaboration, discussion and the sharing of professional perspectives.

Workshop-Based Learning
Interactive workshops combine theory with practical activities, enabling you to apply learning to real-world HR scenarios.

Independent Study
Alongside taught sessions, you'll undertake independent learning, allowing you to explore topics in greater depth and develop your critical thinking and research skills.

Collaborative Learning
Group activities and discussions help you develop the teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills that are essential in today's HR profession.

Research-Informed Teaching
All modules are informed by current research, industry developments and evidence-based practice, ensuring your learning remains relevant and up to date.

Technology-Enhanced Learning
You'll have access to the University's virtual learning environment, providing learning resources, online discussions and collaborative tools to support your studies wherever you are.

Programme Times
Weekly teaching sessions are held on Wednesdays from 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm.  The programme consists of two twenty-credit modules.  The first module in Semester One runs from September to December (exact dates are outlined in the Academic Calendar 2026-2027), and the module in Semester Two runs from January to the end of April.  

• Relevant work experience

  Experience in the field of HR, Training, Development or related area or aspirations to work in this area will be assessed by the programme manager who will interview the prospective students if the information for admission is not clear from their application and CV.

To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU CPD application form. You will need to provide details of your qualifications and current employment.

Assessment
Our assessment strategy is designed to help you demonstrate your knowledge while developing practical skills that are valued by employers and the HR profession.

Assessment methods include:

• Written reports and professional analyses
• Case study assessments
• Individual and group presentations
• Reflective practice activities

AI-Aware Assessment
Assessment has been designed in line with LJMU's guidance on Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), helping you develop the skills needed to work confidently and responsibly in AI-enabled workplaces.

Assessment tasks encourage authentic learning by focusing on:

• Real-world, contextualised challenges
• Personal reflection and professional judgement
• Evidence of your learning process
• Use of contemporary and relevant sources
• Critical evaluation of AI-generated content
• Oral and discussion-based assessment where appropriate

Where AI tools can appropriately support learning, you'll receive clear guidance on their acceptable use and how to acknowledge them correctly.

Academic Integrity
Each assessment has been reviewed using LJMU's Assessment Risk Management System (ARMS) to ensure academic integrity while supporting innovative assessment design.

You'll also receive clear guidance on referencing, collaboration and the responsible use of AI throughout your studies.

Feedback and Support
You'll receive timely, constructive feedback throughout the programme to help you build on your strengths, develop your skills and prepare for future assessments and professional practice.