Personal and Professional Development
Reflecting on their practice and planning their own development as an L&D professional.
Awarding Body
Who is it for?
Learning and development practitioners.
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Programme at a Glance
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12
Months
Duration -
365
Hours Dedicated
Learning Time -
5
Months EPA
Period
The Learner Journey
From day one to qualified – what to expect
A 12-month programme of learning alongside their day job, followed by their End-Point Assessment.
Getting started
Months 1–3
Enrolment, initial assessment and their personal development plan, then your organisation’s commercial context, how the L&D function works, and communicating and influencing effectively.
Identifying needs
Months 4–5
Carrying out a learning needs analysis, and using management information and technology to support and report on learning.
Designing learning
Months 6–7
Applying learning theories, neuroscience and inclusive design to create engaging learning that removes barriers.
Delivering and evaluating
Months 8–12
Delivering learner-centred training, evaluating its impact, keeping up with emerging trends, and preparing their project and Learning Journal for Gateway.
End-Point Assessment
After Gateway
A work-based project with a professional discussion, and a presentation of their Learning Journal with questions, assessed by Innovate Awarding.
Programme Topics
Business and Commercial Understanding
Understanding your organisation’s commercial drivers and how the L&D function supports them.
Communication and Influence
Communicating, influencing and collaborating effectively with learners, colleagues and stakeholders.
Identifying Learning Needs
Carrying out a learning needs analysis and linking real learning needs to business goals.
Management Information and Technology
Using data and technology to support, deliver and report on learning.
Adult Learning Theories
Applying the theories and models that underpin effective adult learning and group behaviour.
Learning Design and Delivery
Designing inclusive learning and delivering engaging, learner-centred training.
Learning Evaluation
Evaluating the impact of learning and evidencing its value to the business.
Emerging Trends
Keeping their practice current with trends such as AI-driven personalisation and micro-learning.
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