Level 3
Foundation Diploma
OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in People and Organisations
60 credits 600 hrs TQT one year Online
Subject pathway
People and Organisations courses
1 People and Organisations qualifications from OTHM, Level 3 to Level 3, all studied online. Progress one level at a time.
Level 3
1 qualificationsFrequently asked questions
Which People and Organisations qualifications are listed?
HRCourses lists 1 People and Organisations qualifications from OTHM at Level 3, all studied online.
Which People and Organisations level should I start at?
Start at the level matching your current qualifications and experience: Level 3 with GCSEs or equivalent, Level 4 after Level 3 or A-levels, Level 5 after Level 4, Level 6 after Level 5, Level 7 with a degree or senior experience.
Are these People and Organisations qualifications recognised?
Yes. Qualifi and OTHM qualifications are regulated by Ofqual and listed on the Register of Regulated Qualifications; EduQual qualifications are credit-rated for the SCQF. Each course page links to the awarding body's own specification.
How are People and Organisations courses assessed?
By written assignments for each unit, set against the awarding body's unit specifications and externally quality-assured by the awarding body; there are no exams.
Can I progress from one People and Organisations level to the next?
Yes. Completing a level gives you the credits to enrol on the next level in People and Organisations, up to Level 3 among the qualifications listed here.
Not sure which level fits?
Tell us your background and we will point you to the right HR qualification and awarding body.
Last reviewed 28 October 2026Source: OTHM qualification specifications