Certificate in Learning and Development Practice Level 3 (CIPD)

Course Code: 4307

The Foundation Certificate in Learning and Development Practice (CLDP) provides a firm foundation in all the areas of Learning and Development (L&D), including its impact on business sustainability. It is an essential introduction for L&D professionals. It will help you develop essential skills and give you the confidence to be more effective at work and add value to your HR or training function.
Core units (all 10 credits):

1. Developing yourself as an effective L&D practitioner
Understanding the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to be an effective L&D or HR practitioner.
Know how to deliver timely and effective HR services to meet users' needs.
To be able to reflect on own practice and development needs and maintain a plan for personal development.
2. Understanding organisations and the role of L&D
Introducing the role of L&D and HR operations within an organisation and environmental context.
Developing an understanding of L&D and HR activities support an organisation's strategy and assist the achievement of business objectives, and how these are shaped by internal and external factors.
3. Recording, analysing and using L&D information
Developing understanding of the important contribution that accurate data, whether stored manually or electronically, can make to the L&D or HR function.
Understanding the legal implications of storing personnel data
Enabling you to record, analyse and interpret data and information in an appropriate format in support of decision-making, to meet organisation-wide objectives and support L&D solutions for individuals and groups within the organisation.

The remaining modules (18 credits) can be chosen from a range of professional areas as mentoring, coaching, plus designing, delivering and evaluating L&D activities.

Entry Requirements:

This course is for aspiring and existing trainers and those looking for a strong grounding in L&D essentials, including those who:
- are aspiring to, or embarking on, a career in L&D
- are working in the field of L&D in a support role and wish to develop their knowledge and skills
- have responsibility for L&D activities and decisions within an organisation without a specialist function
- are contracted as employees or independent consultants within the field of L&D.

Course Starting: Monday 03 Sep 2012 - Part Time - Tonbridge

Course Starting: Monday 03 Sep 2012 - Part Time - Dover