As the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management is an undergraduate-level course, you'll usually need one of the following to be eligible to study the qualification:
Some previous professional experience working in HR
Experience performing HR duties in a non-HR role (for example, as a manager)
A degree (any subject) and a genuine interest in studying HR at a more advanced level than the CIPD Foundation Certificate
The key thing to remember in terms of eligibility for the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma is the fact that any experience of HR or carrying out HR duties in a role will help you a lot when it comes to qualifying for the qualification.
As well as having one of the above to be able to study the Level 5, you'll need to be able to demonstrate that you can speak and write in English to a high level.
If English is your second language, we recommend that you have an IELTS 6.0/TOEFL 79/Cambridge Grade C or equivalent. We're happy to review your case on an individual basis if you're unsure though.
If you're unsure about whether or not you're eligible to study the course, just contact one of our friendly course advisors who will be able to talk through whether your skills, experience and qualifications meet those required for study on this course.