HR and Learning and Development Apprenticeship

Learning and Development Practitioner Level 3

In the past many businesses reduced or completely stopped offering learning and development for their staff due to budgets and other priorities. This training will support organisations in equipping their L&D team with the skills needed to deploy training and upskilling opportunities for their entire workforce, raising the organisation’s competitive advantage.

This Learning and Development Practitioner Level 3 apprenticeship is designed for those that are involved in the identification of learning and training needs and will implement training that meets the organisational needs. The role of an L&D Practitioner is to support people management and professional development. This apprenticeship lays a foundation for L&D professionals to understand their work, organisation, and profession more deeply. supporting change and driving impact.

Who accredits?

This apprenticeship is accredited by the CIPD, the professional body for experts in people at work
For more than 100 years, CIPD has been setting professional standards in HR and have over 160,000 active members
They are also leaders in independent research, trusted by governments and employers worldwide

PLUS

Looking to add a CIPD qualification?

This programme is available with or without the formal CIPD qualification. The CIPD qualification is not included in the programme as standard, but can be added to the programme for £574+VAT

Benefits of the formal CIPD Professional Qualification

Learners will achieve the CIPD Foundation Certificate qualification upon successful completion of the course.
Learners have the choice to apply for CIPD membership and make use of the post nominal letters “Assoc CIPD” after your name.
Successful achievement of the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice will allow progression onto the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management or the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development.

At a glance

Relevant to

Suited to those in the early stages of their HR and L&D career

Entry requirements

GCSE maths and English grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) if completing the standard and the CIPD professional qualification pathway. Learners need to be in a tactical L&D role.

Type

Apprenticeship

Standard

Standard or with CIPD

Level

Level 3

Format/Modality

Blended learning delivery

Duration

12 months + 5 month EPA

Geography

England

Cost

£6,000, Levy funded

Contextualisation available

Yes

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Programme outcomes

For employers

For organisations, it is important to have a learning and development plan in place which supports employees in their professional growth. This Level 3 Apprenticeship will equip your Learning and Development team with the foundational skills and confidence to drive change through employee development. They will be equipped to support employees and understand the business and commercial drivers behind learning.

For learners

Learners will develop their understanding of the foundation level theories that underpin effective learning and group behaviour whilst exploring the impact different learning delivery channels have when contributing to effective learning. This understanding will allow Practitioners to boldly identify and analyse learning needs, design, construct, and structure training resources to meet a variety of employee needs.

Learning topics

Learning journey overview

Building on your existing skills and experience, during this apprenticeship you will:

Organisation structure and strategy
Organisations cultures

Management approaches
Project management
Employee engagement

Talent management
Rewards and benefits
Preformance management

Work based project
Professional discussion

Programme features

Development meetings with expert coach or trainer
Immersive workshops
Evidence workplace tasks to prove skills and behaviour
Maths and English Level 2 (if not already obtained)

Membership options

While undertaking this L&D apprenticeship, you have the choice to apply for CIPD membership and make use of the post nominal letters “Assoc CIPD” after your name.

Through membership, CIPD will support and encourage you throughout your studies. You will gain access to our lowest membership rate (fees are 40% reduced for Student Members) as well as extensive study resources and the opportunity to build your network through our local branches, online communities, and student conferences. When you complete your qualification, you will be awarded CIPD Associate Membership.

Please note to continue to use the associate membership you must maintain your CIPD membership, this cost will be covered by yourself or your organisation. Your CIPD membership and qualification work together to ensure your knowledge is recognised both inside and outside the people profession. This proves your credibility as a professional, raises your profile and opens doors to new job opportunities.

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Learner testimonial

What our learners have to say

I think my tutors have been brilliant and it has been very clear that they are there for me, every step of the way. I feel supported by them.

L&D Level 3 Learner

Excellence in numbers

Delivering meaningful outcomes

Trust your professional development to the experts. We're proud to help upskill thousands of L&D professionals every year and support businesses in building the talent pipelines of tomorrow.

91%

Babington received a 91% 'positive destination' rate across apprentices in academic year 2020/21

77%

77% of L&D leaders spend less than 5% on upskilling/reskilling their teams

86%

86% CSAT rate across L&D apprentices for academic year 2020/21

Why choose Babington?

Supercharge your L&D career

Benefit from 1:1 coaching and mentoring throughout
Fully blended delivery model for learning that suits you
Access to some of the UK's leading L&D specialists

Option to gain CIPD membership
Develop professional excellence and personal confidence and capability
Become a member of the UK's largest community of apprentices

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Learning and Development Practitioner Level 3

At a glance

Programme outcomes

For employers

For learners

Build and foundation

Deepend your understanding

Excel and exceed

End point assessment (EPA)

Programme features

Membership options