CIPD Level 5 Intermediate Diploma in Learning & Development

Course details

CIPD Training have partnered exclusively with Home Learning College to develop and deliver the latest CIPD Level 5 Learning & Development qualification programmes.

The first L&D qualifications to be entirely delivered online, you will experience learning through social and collaborative techniques and technology, and gain the confidence to apply this to your own organisation. These cutting-edge programmes bring together the very latest thinking from the CIPD and expert L&D practitioners. You will gain the skills and knowledge you need to transform your L&D function, influence strategic decisions and position yourself as a forward-thinking L&D professional.

What will the Level 5 Diploma in L&D enable me to do?

• Acquire the very latest L&D knowledge and skills
• Enhance your career progression and earning potential 
• Prove your credibility
• Get professional membership of the CIPD on completion
• Add value at work.

Why choose CIPD Training in partnership with Home Learning College?

CIPD Training and Home Learning College are two of the UK’s leading providers of CIPD qualifications in the UK. Benefit from the L&D expertise of the CIPD with world class support and digital learning delivery from Home Learning College.

There are no exams, you will complete ongoing assessments, so you can apply what you learn at work straight away adding value from day one.

How will I learn?

The first L&D qualification to be delivered entirely online means you will can fit your learning around your life – access the materials anywhere and from any device, study when, how and where you want.

You will be supported every step of the way by your Tutor and Community Manager. As part of a Tutor Group, you’ll learn with like-minded peers and build your network, as you would on a face-to-face programme, without the inconvenience of attending workshops or the pressure of taking final exams.

• Our mobile enabled Virtual Learning Campus includes fantastic resources, including:
• Regular webinars and live online events with expert practitioners and specialists
• Videos, animations, infographics and podcasts
• Social and collaborative learning, including forums and virtual group work
• Lively online communities
• Access to additional learning resources for a rich learning experience.

There are no exams, you will complete ongoing assessments, so you can what you learn at work straight away adding value from day one.

Syllabus

The CIPD Level 5 Diploma in Learning and Development is aimed at more experienced L&D professionals. You will cover a wide range of L&D subjects equipping you with extensive breadth of L&D knowledge and skills. The course is 18 months long, made up from 7 units, 5 are mandatory and 2 will be selected by you from a range of optional units.

Assessment of the qualification is continuous; each eight week unit is assessed at the end by work-based assignments.

Choose from a range of new and innovative L&D topics

The five mandatory units on our Diploma programme are:

• Designing and developing digital and blended learning solutions
• Developing professional practice in L&D
• Evaluating L&D provision in a knowledge economy
• Understanding the context of L&D
• Using information, metrics and developing business cases for L&D
• You can then choose 2 out of 4 units, to focus on the areas most relevant to your role: 
• Developing leadership and management skills
• Enhancing participant engagement in the learning process
• Facilitating collective and social learning
• Managing the L&D business function

You will also get FREE access to our unique Future of Learning unit throughout your studies; a unique hub of content keeping you up to date with the latest trends and research from the L&D industry.

Certificate programme – CIPD in partnership with Home Learning College also provide the Level 5 Certificate in L&D – please contact us to find out more.

Course Snapshot

• Level 5 qualification – comparable to an undergraduate degree
• Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
• Seven units with seven tutor-marked assignments
• No face-to-face workshops or exams
• Approximately 210 guided study hours over approximate 18 month period
• Regular online live classes with your tutor, specialist webinars with subject experts
• Flexible payment options available.

What is Included?

• A copy of the official CIPD L&D textbook
• 18 month's tutorial support: high quality tutoring from experienced practitioners and a cohort of peers with whom you will progress and learn
• 24 hour access to the Home Learning College Virtual Learning Campus
• Free access to the unique Future of Learning unit, keeping you up to date with the latest trends and research from the L&D industry.

Please note that although you will be required to have CIPD membership in order to submit any assignments, membership is not included with the course. When your tuition period starts, you get a registration key. With your registration key you can complete the online membership form, choose your preferred payment method, insert the registration key where needed and submit the form online, this will give you immediate access to all the benefits of CIPD membership.

Prerequisites

This course will be open to anyone with an interest in Learning and Development, looking to gain a professional CIPD qualification and further their career within the profession.

Before enrolling please make sure that you have read and understood the following prerequisites below:

• Hold a Level 3 or equivalent qualification; alternatively relevant work experience can be considered
• You are over the age of 18
• You have a solid grasp of the English language
• You have access to a computer and the internet throughout your study period
• You  have basic PC skills in order to navigate our Virtual Learning Campus
• You will be required to demonstrate full commitment to your studies

Financial Options

Did you know that one of the most common challenges people face in pursuing education is the cost? That is why Home Learning College has developed the most flexible payment terms of any other UK distance learning provider. You can pay in full immediately or split your course fees over three instalments at no extra charge.

Alternatively you can apply for our 12, 18 or 24 months payment plans*. Representative APR 19.9%. These plans are offered by our finance provider Omni Capital, take a look at a representative APR Example. Speak to one of our Course Advisors for further details.