Understanding UK employment law and GDPR is essential for employers, managers, HR professionals, and business owners. This CPD-accredited Advanced Diploma in UK Employment Law & GDPR Training is designed to provide practical, up-to-date legal knowledge to help organisations remain compliant, reduce legal risk, and manage employees lawfully—fully online and self-paced.
From recruitment and contracts to workplace discrimination, disciplinary procedures, data protection, and GDPR compliance, this course equips you with the skills to apply employment law correctly and handle personal data responsibly in line with UK legislation.
If you’re searching for UK employment law training online, GDPR compliance course UK, or HR legal training, this advanced diploma delivers the knowledge employers expect.
Enrol today and strengthen your legal and compliance capability.
Advanced Diploma in UK Employment Law & GDPR – Course Overview
This diploma is divided into two comprehensive sections, covering Employment Law and GDPR & Data Protection.
Employment Law
- Basics of UK employment law
- Legal recruitment process
- Employment contracts
- Employee handbooks
- Disciplinary procedures
- National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage
- Parental rights, sick pay, and pension schemes
- Workplace discrimination
- Health and safety at work
- Dismissal, grievances, and employment tribunals
- Workplace monitoring and data protection
GDPR Training
- GDPR basics
- GDPR explained in practice
- Lawful basis for processing personal data
- Data subject rights and data breaches
- GDPR responsibilities and organisational obligations
Each module is designed to support real-world workplace decision-making, ensuring legal compliance and ethical management practices.
Learning Outcomes of This Employment Law & GDPR Course
By the end of this CPD-accredited Advanced Diploma in UK Employment Law & GDPR Training, you will:
- Understand core principles of UK employment law
- Apply lawful recruitment and contract management practices
- Manage disciplinary and grievance procedures correctly
- Understand pay, leave, pensions, and employee rights
- Identify and prevent workplace discrimination
- Handle dismissals and tribunal processes lawfully
- Understand GDPR principles and lawful data processing
- Manage data subject rights and personal data breaches
- Apply data protection responsibilities within the workplace
- Reduce legal and regulatory risk for your organisation
Why Enrol in This Advanced Diploma?
By enrolling in this CPD-accredited employment law and GDPR course, you gain practical knowledge aligned with current UK legislation and regulatory expectations. This course is ideal for professionals who manage people, handle personal data, or make employment-related decisions.
With 24/7 flexible online access, you can study at your own pace while strengthening your professional credibility and compliance awareness.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for:
- HR professionals and HR administrators
- Business owners and directors
- Managers and team leaders
- Compliance and governance professionals
- Office managers and administrators
- Recruiters and people managers
- Anyone handling employee data or HR decisions
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. It is suitable for:
- Beginners seeking legal and compliance knowledge
- Professionals refreshing employment law or GDPR training
- Individuals preparing for HR or management roles
Assessment Method
Assessment for the Advanced Diploma in UK Employment Law & GDPR Training course is conducted through an automated multiple-choice exam. A score of 60% is required to pass and earn the CPD Accredited Certificate. Reflective assignments are provided to enhance your learning, with expert tutor feedback available.
Certification
Upon completing the course and passing the final exam, you will receive a CPD QS Accredited Certificate from Apex Learning. This certification demonstrates your qualifications and skills. The Digital version of the certificate is available for a discounted price of £9.99 only, and you can order a hard copy of the certificate for a discounted price of £14.99 only.
📍 Note: Discounted certificate pricing is available for a limited time only. Secure yours before the offer ends!
Career Path
Completing this diploma supports progression into roles such as:
HR Officer / HR Advisor
Manage employee relations and compliance
Average UK salary: £28,000 – £45,000
HR Manager
Oversee employment law compliance and HR strategy
Average UK salary: £40,000 – £65,000
Compliance or Governance Officer
Ensure legal and data protection compliance
Average UK salary: £35,000 – £60,000
Business Owner or Manager
Reduce legal risk and improve workforce management
Course Curriculum
- 13 sections
- 26 lectures
- 00:00:00 total length
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Basics of Employment Law
00:28:00
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Legal Recruitment Process
00:44:00
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Employment Contracts
00:24:00
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Employee Handbook
00:23:00
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Disciplinary Procedure
00:22:00
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National Minimum Wage & National Living Wage
00:36:00
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Parental Rights, Sick Pay & Pension Scheme
00:57:00
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Discrimination in the Workplace
00:42:00
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Health & Safety at Work
00:17:00
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Dismissal, Grievances and Employment Tribunals
00:31:00
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Workplace Monitoring and Data Protection
00:11:00
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Module 01: GDPR Basics
00:22:00 -
Module 02: GDPR Explained
00:17:00 -
Module 03: Lawful Basis for Preparation
00:29:00 -
Module 04: Rights and Breaches
00:22:00 -
Module 05: Responsibilities and Obligations
00:29:00

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