CIPD level 3 is foundation certificate and it is equal to the A level. As well it is suitable for you if you are new in the HR or do not have any expertise. However, this course takes course take you almost 6 months to finish while working part time. But then this time frame can be double if you are doing full time job. Then this course takes you 24 months to finish the course. It is all depend on the learning mode that you select. Yet you can reduce these time frame with selecting the top-rated . And then possibly you can finish level 3 in less than 5 months.