Level 3 Certificate in Recruitment Practice (CertRP)

Build your career in recruitment

Ideal for recruiters with over a year of experience, this course is equivalent to A-Level standard and builds essential skills in talent attraction, candidate matching, sales, and client relationships. Study flexibly from home or fast-track your qualification in as little as five weeks.

Successful completion grants you the CertRP designation and 12 months of REC Professional membership as a Member (MREC), giving you a commercial edge and strengthening your long-term career prospects in recruitment.

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Level 3: Certificate in Recruitment Practice

Distance learning start dates	Fast track study start dates	Fast track workshop dates	Examination dates
Distance learning start dates	13 November 2025	Fast track study start dates		Fast track workshop dates	3 - 5 February 2026	Examination dates	5 February 2026		Book now
Distance learning start dates	12 February 2026	Fast track study start dates	2 April 2026	Fast track workshop dates	5 - 7 May 2026	Examination dates	7 May 2026		Book now

Distance learning start dates	Fast track study start dates	Fast track workshop dates	Examination dates
14 May 2026	02 July 2026	4 – 6 August 2026	06 August 2026	Book now
13 August 2026	01 October 2026	3 – 5 November 2026	05 November 2026	Book now

Please send completed booking forms to info@rec.uk.com

Distance learning Fast track

Distance learning - £699 + VAT per person

Study from anywhere with an internet connection - perfect for those balancing work and learning. You'll receive all course materials and support from a dedicated study coach to guide your preparation. We recommend 12 weeks of study before taking your exam online.

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Fast track - £999 + VAT per person

Qualify in five weeks. Attend a 2.5-day intensive workshop via Zoom, with an online exam on the afternoon of the third day.

Level 3 Certificate in Recruitment Practice

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Other REC qualifications

For school or college leavers, and those who have less than one year in recruitment. Gain the knowledge to build a career as a resourcer.

For in-house resourcers who have some experience and want to deepen their knowledge of recruitment best practice. Covers all legislation and activities an in-house recruiter needs in their day-to-day role.

For experienced recruiters who are ready to progress to a management position. The DipRM is a degree-level qualification for strategic managers and directors.