CIPD Level 3 Price

Here’s a breakdown of the cost for CIPD Level 3 (Foundation Certificate in People Practice) in the UK:

Price Overview

  • Typical range with full support: between £1,750 and £3,000, depending on provider and delivery mode (online, blended, classroom, residential)

  • For example:

      • DPG lists £1,750–£2,500 dpglearn.co.uk.

      • ICS Learn quotes £1,999–£3,000 .

      • Reed shows £1,199–£1,999, with options up to £2,999 for residential .

  • Lower-cost online/self‑study options:

    • Reed Business School: as low as £1,199 with interest‑free pay‑monthly

    • Learndirect current discount: around £1,019 (~£60/month)

    • Avado: £1,295 upfront or £162/month

    • MOL Learn: from £266/month (~£2,400 total over 9 months)

  • Premium packages (e.g., including 1:1 tutorials, exemptions): up to £3,195 (Avado Plus)


What Affects the Price?

  • Study mode: self-study vs. live online vs. classroom or residential.

  • Inclusions: one-on-one tutorials, mock tribunals, printed materials, physical workshops or retreats.

  • Length & support: faster-paced cohorts or longer support periods.

  • Promotions: discounts and early-bird offers (e.g. Learndirect sale).

  • Payment plan: upfront vs. monthly.


Quick Example Comparison

Provider Mode Total Cost Monthly Pay
Reed Online/on-demand £1,199 ~£100/mo
Learndirect Online (sale) £1,019 ~£60/mo
Avado Lite Online self-study £1,295 £162/mo
Avado Plus Online + support £3,195 £399/mo
MOL Learn Online cohort ~£2,400 £266/mo

Next Steps

  • Decide your budget and style: Do you need live teaching or can you self-study?

  • Check extras: Materials, tutor feedback, mock exams, retreats.

  • Look for discounts: Providers frequently run offers—ask about early-bird or employer-funded options.

  • Compare total investment: Consider both upfront cost and monthly payments.