Empowering people professionals to transform workplace culture and wellbeing
This qualification blends evidence-informed, people-first practices across culture, mental health, diversity and inclusion, leadership and wellbeing - helping you create workplaces where everyone can thrive.
£2,500 - Level 5 Diploma in People, Culture and Wellbeing
£935 - Level 5 Award in People, Culture and Wellbeing
£215 - Individual Units
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Who is it for?
This Diploma is for professionals who want to create healthier, more inclusive and high-performing workplaces.
Whether you're supporting colleagues as a mental health first aider, working in a People & Culture/ HR role, leading on wellbeing or developing others through learning & development, coaching or mentoring, this course will strengthen your knowledge and expand your impact.
It’s also ideal for those preparing to step into a people-focused role, as well as line managers and leaders across sectors who want to embed inclusive, people-first practices in their teams.
You’ll gain the skills, confidence, and credibility to lead meaningful change - in your team, your organisation, and your career.
What will I learn?
Explore the systems, cultures and practices that shape today’s workplace through the lenses of wellbeing, inclusion and growth.
Key themes include:
Mental health, psychological safety and emotional culture
Inclusive people practices and ethical leadership
Coaching, mentoring and supporting others
Trauma awareness and compassionate policy
Organisational change and impactful learning design
Digital, environmental and social responsibility
Inclusion across disability, gender, neurodiversity and more
What will my experience be?
Designed with flexibility and support in mind, this qualification fits around your work and life - while still delivering depth, challenge and meaningful learning.
Flexible learning – study at your own pace, around work and life. Access on-demand materials, as well as optional group and individual tutorials.
Duration - complete in 12 months or less
Applied tasks – assessments relevant to real workplace challenges.
Supportive – access to expert tutors and professional guidance, as well as optional attendance at People, Culture and Wellbeing CPD webinars faciliated by guest speakers who are industry experts.
Membership – you’ll become a member of The Centre for People, Culture and Wellbeing, giving you access to resources, events and a growing professional network
Pathways: Choosing the Right Qualification for You
Level 5 Award
The Award is a focused introduction designed to provide foundational knowledge in key areas such as people practice, workplace wellbeing and creating inclusive cultures. Comprising 5 units, this Award is perfect if you are new to the field, seeking a targeted overview or looking to explore your next career step without committing to a full diploma.
It offers practical insights and skills that can be applied immediately in your workplace. Plus, the Award provides a clear pathway to progress onto the Level 5 Diploma if you wish to deepen your expertise and broaden your career opportunities.
Level 5 Diploma
The Diploma offers a comprehensive learning experience through 15 units covering a wide range of essential topics. You will develop a thorough understanding of advanced people practices including trauma-informed approaches, leadership and management strategies, mental health policy development and sustainable wellbeing initiatives.
This Diploma is ideal for professionals committed to taking a leading role in shaping inclusive, healthy, and high-performing workplaces. Completing the Diploma significantly enhances your knowledge, skills, and professional credibility.
With workplaces under growing pressure to balance performance, compliance and wellbeing, understanding people practice through both a legal and human lens is essential. This unit explores how inclusive, ethical approaches to people management can support healthier, fairer workplaces.
Learners will consider how employment legislation shapes key workplace processes and how professional judgement, empathy and clarity support better decision-making.
The unit covers the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance, conduct and exit. It also explores employee relations, workplace culture and how systemic approaches can improve outcomes for both people and organisations.
By the end of the unit, learners will be able to:
This unit is relevant for anyone looking to develop confidence and credibility in people-focused roles across sectors.
In today’s evolving world of work, leadership means more than delivering results - it’s about building environments where people feel safe, valued and able to thrive. This unit explores the mindset and skillset required to lead with purpose, clarity and care.
Learners will consider how leadership behaviour directly impacts team wellbeing, performance and culture, and reflect on their own leadership approach in the context of inclusion, uncertainty and organisational change.
The unit covers inclusive leadership styles, core management functions, communication, feedback, and supporting diverse teams through complexity. Learners will also explore how to lead across generations, adapt to new team structures and build psychological safety within and beyond their teams.
By the end of the unit, learners will be able to:
This unit is relevant for current or aspiring leaders and people professionals across sectors.
Creating meaningful learning experiences is essential for empowering people and driving organisational success. This unit guides learners through identifying skills gaps and learning needs using data and stakeholder insights. You’ll learn to design inclusive, engaging development programmes tailored to diverse learners and organisational goals. The unit also covers how to identify external providers, ensuring high standards and effective delivery.
Measuring learning impact beyond training sessions helps you refine strategies and maximise long-term benefits.
Learners will develop practical skills to lead learning and development initiatives that foster continuous growth, confidence and improved performance across teams.
By completing this unit you will be able to:
This unit suits anyone involved in shaping learning strategies or delivering professional development in any sector.
Understanding mental health challenges is vital for fostering supportive and resilient workplaces. This unit builds foundational knowledge to recognise common mental health issues and their effects on wellbeing and performance at work. You will learn how stigma, organisational culture and policies influence mental health and how to approach sensitive conversations with care and appropriate boundaries.
The role of mental health champions and wellbeing allies is explored, alongside practical signposting to internal and external resources. Emphasis is placed on creating psychologically safe environments through consistent, informed support.
By completing this unit you will be able to:
This unit is relevant for anyone aiming to provide frontline mental health support or promote wellbeing at work.
This unit is mandatory for the Award and optional for the Diploma.
Organisational Development (OD) is key to shaping workplace culture and driving positive change that boosts performance and inclusion. This unit explores the principles of OD and how it can foster healthier, more responsive work environments. You will examine the factors that influence culture, such as leadership and values, and learn to identify common barriers that hinder change.
Through practical application of recognised change management models, the unit equips you to support effective organisational interventions that promote belonging and wellbeing. It blends theory and practice to help you understand how culture shapes behaviour and performance and how to lead change initiatives that engage people and overcome resistance.
By completing this unit you will be able to:
This unit is ideal for professionals involved in organisational change and culture development or those seeking to learn more and enter these roles at a pivotal time for workplaces.
Understanding how trauma and lived experience shape individuals is essential to creating inclusive and psychologically safe workplaces. This unit delves into the long-term impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Protective and Compensatory Experiences (PACEs), revealing how these can influence behaviour, communication and performance at work. Learners will explore the value of recognising lived experience and how it can enrich organisational culture and decision-making.
Practical application of trauma-informed principles is emphasised, helping professionals to foster supportive environments where all employees feel safe and valued. The unit also covers how to empower employee voice through inclusive networks and facilitation, ensuring meaningful participation for those with lived experience.
Learners will consider:
This unit is relevant for professionals aiming to embed trauma-informed and inclusive practice in their organisations.
Understanding equality, diversity and inclusion is vital to creating workplaces where everyone can thrive. This unit moves learners beyond awareness to developing practical skills for driving cultural change. It starts by exploring equality, focusing on fair treatment and legal compliance. Learners then examine diversity, looking at recruitment, retention and the benefits of diverse perspectives for innovation. The unit concludes with inclusion, emphasising how to build cultures where all employees feel respected, valued and empowered.
Key areas covered include:
This unit is designed for professionals who want to lead meaningful and sustainable equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives within their organisations.
Understanding and supporting disability inclusion is essential to building workplaces where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed. This unit covers the legal framework, focusing on the Equality Act 2010 and organisational duties to provide reasonable adjustments. Learners will explore different types of disability, common barriers faced by disabled employees and how assumptions affect interactions.
Key topics include:
This unit is ideal for professionals committed to fostering genuinely inclusive workplaces that value disabled employees and support their growth and wellbeing.
Neurodivergent people often face barriers in the workplace that affect wellbeing, communication and performance. With the right adjustments, they can thrive and bring valuable strengths to teams. This unit builds practical understanding of common forms of neurodivergence, such as autism, ADHD and dyslexia, and how these may show up in different work settings.
Learners will consider inclusive language, communication styles and the importance of person-centred support. They will explore how to create neuroinclusive environments, reduce stigma and improve workplace systems to support disclosure, flexibility and success.
The unit covers:
This unit is relevant for anyone looking to strengthen inclusive practice and create workplaces where all individuals can contribute and thrive.
This unit explores the essential concepts of environmental wellbeing, sustainable practices and responsible business within contemporary workplaces. Learners will develop an understanding of how organisations can embed Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles into their culture, policies and leadership strategies. Emphasis is placed on the role of leadership and people professionals in fostering an inclusive and sustainable workplace culture that meets the expectations of new generations. The unit also focuses on practical methods to engage and motivate employees at all levels to participate actively in sustainability initiatives. Through critical analysis and application, learners will gain the knowledge and skills to support and lead sustainable, ethical and responsible organisational practices.
The unit covers:
This unit is ideal for professionals who want to lead or support workplace sustainability efforts, embed environmental values into company culture and help create ethical, future-ready organisations.
Building on foundational awareness (covered in Unit 4), this unit focuses on the strategic development and implementation of effective mental health policies and organisational approaches. Learners analyse the impact of workplace stigma and culture, evaluate the roles of leaders and champions and develop long-term strategies that promote wellbeing and resilience.
A key feature is exploring how workplace initiatives can align with national mental health campaigns and frameworks, ensuring actions are timely, inclusive and embedded in wider societal efforts. This unit prepares learners to move beyond awareness into tangible, sustainable mental health improvements.
The unit covers
This unit is ideal for professionals responsible for developing or improving mental health approaches at work, ensuring mental health is embedded into everyday organisational culture and strategy.
Unit 4 (Workplace Mental Health Support: Awareness and Signposting) is optional for the Diploma.
In today’s hyper-connected world, digital technology plays a central role across both personal and professional domains. This unit explores the complex relationship between technology and wellbeing, focusing on how individuals and organisations can balance the value and impact of digital tools in daily life. Learners will examine the benefits of digital connectivity, such as increased flexibility, productivity and access, as well as the challenges, including digital overload, burnout and the pressures of an always-on culture.
The unit covers
This unit is relevant for anyone looking to promote healthier digital practices and create balanced, inclusive and sustainable working environments in the digital age.
Men’s health and wellbeing is a critical workplace and community issue, with many men facing unique physical and mental health challenges often compounded by social stigma and cultural barriers. Learners will explore how these issues affect men’s daily lives, work performance, and engagement. The unit covers key physical and mental health conditions, national and local data trends, and the impact of stigma on help-seeking behaviours. Practical strategies for raising awareness, adapting national health campaigns, and supporting men in workplaces and communities are examined to promote positive change.
Learners will consider:
This unit is ideal for professionals aiming to improve health and wellbeing initiatives, promote inclusive support, and address men’s health in organisational or community settings.
Women’s health is a vital yet often overlooked aspect of workplace wellbeing. This unit explores key health issues such as menstruation, menopause, fertility, reproductive conditions, and mental wellbeing, alongside the stigma and misconceptions that frequently surround them. Learners will examine relevant legal frameworks and organisational policies that support women’s health and inclusion. The unit also focuses on strategies to create open, stigma-free workplaces that promote retention, engagement, and wellbeing for women employees.
Learners will consider:
This unit is designed for professionals committed to advancing gender-inclusive wellbeing practices and improving support for women’s health in organisational settings.
Life pressures and personal crises can profoundly affect individuals at work. This unit helps learners develop the knowledge, empathy and practical skills needed to recognise signs of distress, respond with sensitivity and create supportive, inclusive workplaces that promote psychological safety and wellbeing.
The unit covers how life pressures such as financial hardship, addiction, abuse and caring responsibilities impact employee wellbeing and performance. It explores behavioural signs of distress, the effects of loneliness and grief, and how to respond compassionately without judgment. Learners will also examine workplace systems and policies that foster safe, supportive environments.
Learners will consider:
This unit is ideal for anyone wanting to build workplaces where employees facing personal challenges feel supported, safe and able to thrive, as well as develop transferable skills for supporting others in their personal lives.
For professionals and employers ready to shape the workplaces of tomorrow