IITD / UCC Diploma in Learning & Development Practice

Course details

The Diploma covers the entire process of delivering training, including assessment, preparation, creating a positive learning environment, facilitating learning, and evaluating learning. - Level 7

Course Content: 

Course Modules

• Module 1 - Learning & Development in Organisations (5 Credits) 1.5 lecture days + 12 work based hours
• Module 2 - Positioning Learning & Development in Organisations (10 Credits) 6 Lecture Days
• Module 3 - Designing Learning & Development Activities (10 Credits) 3 lecture days + 24 work based hours
• Module 4 - Measuring the Effectiveness Learning & Development (5 Credits) 1 lecture day + 24 WBH
• Exit Route – By completing the first 4 modules participants could exit with a Certificate at NFQ Level 7 (30 Credits)
• Module 5 - Coaching & Mentoring in Organisations (10 Credits) 3 lecture days + 24 work based hours
• Module 6 - IT and Social Media in Learning & Development (10 Credits) 3 lecture days + 24 work based hours
• Module 7 - Contemporary Developments in Learning & Development (5 Credits) 2 lecture days + 12 WBH
• Module 8 - Becoming a Learning & Development Specialist (5 Credits) 2 lecture days + 12 work based hours

Learning Outcomes: 

•  Outline the remit and span of the role of the Learning and Development specialist within a national and international organisation context - Engage a strategic approach to learning and development
•  Design, Select and deliver learning and development interventions to optimise participant learning and organisation impact
•  Evaluate tangible and intangible impacts of learning and development activity - Establish and run an effective coaching and mentoring systems in an organisation context
•  Optimise the use of IT/social media/E-learning in the delivery of the learning and development role - Identify the emerging trends and challenges in the profession
•  Devise a personal Continuous Development Plan based on a comprehensive self-assessment against professional standards and recognised skill sets in pursuit of lifelong development as a specialist.

Course Assessment: 

• The programme is assessed through a combination of practical inpidual and team assignments, essays, presentations, online discussion with peers, and work-based applications

Course Requirements: 

• Candidates must:
•  Normally, applicants for entry to the Diploma in Learning & Development Practice will be at least 21 years of age by 1 January of the year of application; 
•  AND hold a Leaving Certificate/FETAC level 5 qualification or equivalent.
•  All applicants whose first language is not English must have attained IELTS Level 6 or the equivalent TOEFL score