Course type

Apprenticeship

Level

Level 5

Location

Work-based learning

Start date

Flexible start dates

Fees

Fully-funded
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About this course

Designed by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the world’s leading professional body representing HR and people development. The CIPD Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning & Development is a comprehensive programme is designed to equip apprentices with the essential knowledge and skills needed to excel in the dynamic field of Learning & Development (L&D).

This qualification is perfect for you if you enjoy helping employees become the best they can be. You will expand your knowledge of L&D with a combination of core units and specialist areas and get an individual plan for your self-development.

This programme is made up of a mixture of core units, specialist units and optional units. ALS will work with you to decide what units are relevant to your role, and your business. A brief overview of these units is below. 

  • Organisational performance and culture in practice. 
  • Evidence based practice. 
  • Professional behaviours and valuing people.

And many more…

When you agree to undertake an Apprenticeship, you may be required to complete Essential Skills qualifications, depending on your previous qualifications, the Apprenticeship level you are completing and your own particular needs.

This element of the programme will be delivered through blended learning, with learners attending half-day knowledge and technical skills workshops delivered either face-to-face or virtually using Microsoft Teams across the 22-month duration of the programme.

Assessment for the CIPD qualification is through completion of written assessments, these are employer-driven and aimed at real scenarios that learners may encounter in their role or future careers.

Learners are supported and encouraged throughout their qualification to reach their full potential in their chosen industry.

This programme prepares learners for roles such as:

  • Learning and Development Adviser
  • People Development Adviser
  • Head of Organisational Development
  • Learning Consultant

To start an Apprenticeship in Wales, you need to be:

  • aged 16 or over (there is no upper age limit)
  • living in Wales
  • not in full-time education
  • not accessing any other funding from the Welsh Government

You can search and apply for Apprenticeship vacancies here

If you’re looking to undertake an Apprenticeship qualification as a way of upskilling within your current role, you will also need to be:

  • employed  for a minimum of 16 hours
  • supported by your employer to undertake the qualification
  • committed to undertaking an average of 8-10 hours of study a week plus classroom
  • working in a role that is relevant to the qualification
  • employed for at least 51% of your contracted hours in Wales

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Course type

Apprenticeship

Level

Level 5

Location

Work-based learning

Start date

Flexible start dates

Fees

Fully-funded
Find out more