CIPD Certificate in Learning and Development Practice
Who the programme is aimed at...
The Award, Certificate and Diploma programmes in Learning and Development Practice are benchmark qualifications for Learning and Development specialists and Trainers. Suitable for aspiring and existing Trainers, and those needing a recognised qualification in Learning and Development essentials.
The Certificate in L&D Practice replaces the existing CIPD Certificate in Training Practice.
Entry requirements...
There are no specific entry requirements, other than the need to be working in a Learning and Development role or to have access to Learning and Development policies and procedures within an organisation.
What you have to do to complete the Certificate in LDP...
The programme consists of a range of Core and Optional Units. Each Unit carries a number of credits. To achieve the Certificate in Learning and Development Practice, you need to have 28 credits.
To achieve the Diploma in Learning and Development Practice requires 37 credits.
More information...
What do the core and optional units cover...
| Unit Title | Credit Value |
| Core units for Certificate in Learning and Development Practice | |
| Developing yourself as an effective L&D practitioner | 4 |
| Understanding organisations and the role of Human Resources | 4 |
| Recording, analysing and using Human Resources information | 2 |
| Total number of credits: | 10 |
Group A
| Optional units for Certificate in Learning and Development Practice | |
| Undertaking a learning needs analysis | 3 |
| Preparing and designing learning and development activities | 3 |
| Delivering learning and development activities | 6 |
| Evaluating learning and development activities | 3 |
| Developing coaching skills for the workplace | 3 |
| Developing mentoring skills for the workplace | 3 |
Group B
| Resourcing talent | 6 |
| Supporting good practice in managing employment relations | 6 |
| Supporting good practice in performance and reward management | 6 |
| Contributing to the process of job analysis | 3 |
| Supporting change within organisations | 3 |
| Total number of optional unit credits required: | 18 |
Foundation Level Certificate in Human Resources Practice = 28 credits.
10 credits from all the core units and 18 credits from the optional units. Your choice of optional units must include a minimum of 12 credits from Group A with a maximum of 6 credits from Group B.
How we deliver the programme...
You have a choice of 2 study options:
Flexible work-based learning
You will have a Personal Adviser appointed to work on a one to one with you throughout the programme.
Your Adviser will arrange to meet with you on a number of occasions, usually at your workplace, but meetings can also be at an alternative suitable location. You may also have 'virtual' meetings by phone, email or Skype. The programme will be designed to meet your specific needs.
To achieve your chosen units you will undertake a range of activities including gathering work-based evidence, completing assignments, a project, knowledge statements and taking part in a professional discussion with your Personal Adviser. There are no exams to take.
You will have up to 12 months to complete the programme, but you can complete in a shorter time if you wish.
Workshop supported learning
The 'taught' option is a 10-month programme delivered at our Head Office at Doncaster, close to Robin Hood Airport.
The programme consists of 8 x 1-day workshops and 2 x 2-day workshops spread over 10 months with one workshop each month. Lunch and refreshments are included and favourable rates are available at a hotel within walking distance of our Head Office, for those requiring residential facilities.
Assessment will be by a range of activities including assignments and a project; there are no exams to take.
Telephone, Skype or email support is also available throughout the programme and you will be provided with a Core Text Book and an on-line resource site as well as comprehensive support material given to learners at each workshop. We keep our group numbers small so that you get the support and attention you require.
Cost...
Please contact us for details of the cost of the Flexible Work-Based Learning programme.
The fee for the Workshop Supported programme is £950 + VAT.
All fees include:
- Registration with the CIPD
- Support and assessment
- Assignment moderation, internal and external verification
There is an additional fee of £221 payable to the CIPD to cover membership of the Institute which you will also be required to take up.
Progression...
Provides progression onto the Intermediate Certificate in Human Resource Development and the Intermediate Diploma in Human Resource Development as well as the Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Development.
Contact us about the CIPD Certificate in Learning and Development Practice