- Duration / Course length: 12 To 18 Months
- Timings: Flexible
Course details
Black Friday Sale Now On: Save Up To 25% This Month!Take the next step in your L&D career with a 100% online CIPD Level 5 Diploma.
If you’re looking for new career opportunities, the CIPD Level 5 Diploma in Learning & Development (L&D) is your pathway forward.
Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), this online CIPD L&D qualification is designed to give you the skills, insights and professional recognition you need to lead successful L&D training initiatives.
You’ll gain practical knowledge in key areas of the industry, including learning strategy, employee development, and training design. You’ll also learn how to build effective learning cultures, implement upskilling programs, and support continuous professional growth in your organisation.
Plus, when you study with ICS Learn, you’ll benefit from:
- 100% online study: either Live Online or On Demand
- Expert tutor support: to help you achieve your career goals
- 24/7 online course access: to fit study around your life
- Access to our Career Hub: with thousands of extra resources to help you succeed
- Our Price Match Guarantee: where we match any other online provider’s price
Enrol today and take the next step towards a rewarding career in L&D training – it’s your future, your way.
Our Online CIPD Courses
If the CIPD Level 5 L&D Diploma isn’t right for you, feel free to explore our full range of 100% online CIPD L&D courses, available at Level 3 and Level 7.
Alternatively, you can have a look at our CIPD Human Resources (HR) courses if they better align with your career goals.
Updated on 31 October, 2025
Eligibility / Requirements
You don't need any formal qualifications to enrol on the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational L&D. However, we recommend that you have some entry-level L&D experience or an L&D degree.
If English is your second language, we recommend that you have achieved one of the following (or an equivalent):
- IELTS: overall score
- TOEFL: 79 overall score
- Cambridge: Grade C or above
Job roles this course is suitable for:
L&D Manager , People Manager , L&D Advisor , L&D Business Partner , Talent Development SpecialistAbout ICS Learn
As the world's most experienced distance learning provider, we've been delivering first-class HR training for over 30 years, helping professionals across the Middle East and beyond become CIPD-qualified, 100% online.Rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot, our internationally recognised online HR and L&D courses are accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) – the world’s leading body for people management. This means that your qualification is designed to enhance your credibility, boost your confidence, and take your career to new heights.
You’ll learn on your own terms – when and where it suits you – and benefit from:
- The study method that suits your lifestyle: Live Online or On Demand
- Expert tutors: Personalised support to help you reach your goals
- Flexible payment plans: Start today with a low deposit
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