Every organisation needs HR professionals who support employees, drive engagement, and manage people processes effectively. This 15–18 month programme develops your next generation of HR support specialists — through 12 intensive modules, real workplace projects, 1:1 coaching, and CIPD recognition.
HR professionals at any stage, from entry-level through to mid-career
You handle HR administration, employee queries, and process support but want to develop deeper HR knowledge and gain recognized credentials that validate your role.
You support employee engagement, recruitment, and HR operations, and want to grow into strategic HR responsibilities.
You're transitioning into HR from another field and need structured training to establish yourself as a credible HR professional.
You manage payroll, leave, or compliance processes and want to understand the broader HR context and develop professional HR competencies.
Professional qualifications and credentials aligned to CIPD standards
Structured learning covering people processes, employment law, and HR strategy
Understanding HR strategy, organizational context, and your role in supporting people and business outcomes.
Navigate key employment law topics including contracts, discrimination, health & safety, and compliance requirements.
Master recruitment planning, job design, candidate sourcing, interviewing, and making fair hiring decisions.
Build skills in employee communication, conflict resolution, engagement initiatives, and creating positive workplace culture.
Learn performance appraisal, goal-setting, giving feedback, managing underperformance, and development conversations.
Manage absence, support employee wellbeing, handle sick leave, and understand mental health and workplace support.
Understand payroll basics, compensation strategy, benefits administration, and reward principles.
Support employee development, organize training, evaluate learning effectiveness, and manage talent development.
Use HR data to inform decisions, understand analytics, create reports, and measure HR effectiveness.
Navigate organizational change, support change management, and contribute to organizational development initiatives.
Develop HR professionalism, ethics, and prepare for End-Point Assessment across all competency areas.
Lead a real HR project in your organization — from planning through implementation, applying all learning.
Present the live HR project you led — demonstrating strategic thinking, practical application, and business impact.
Assessed by independent HR professionalA 90-minute written assessment covering HR knowledge, employment law, and professional practice areas.
Demonstrates core HR competencyConversation with an assessor about your HR experience, decision-making, and alignment with CIPD standards.
30–40 minute assessmentMock assessments, project review sessions, knowledge workshops, and 1:1 coaching ensure you're fully prepared for independent assessment.
We deliver alongside the CIPD, the UK's professional HR body. Your qualification is recognized industry-wide.
Your 1:1 coach is an active HR professional with experience across recruitment, relations, and strategy.
Apply learning immediately to real HR challenges in your organization — building genuine expertise.
Complete the apprenticeship and become eligible for CIPD Professional Membership.
CIPD-qualified HR professionals progress faster. Many of our graduates move into HR specialist and management roles.
Join hundreds of HR professionals who've gained CIPD recognition and built successful careers with TESS.
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