Aims of the course
The CIPD Certificate in Learning and Development Practice at the City of Glasgow College is a foundation level programme and is the most widely recognised qualification for those seeking success and credibility in the field of learning and development.
The programme enables learning and development professionals to develop the expertise to understand, identify, deliver and evaluate training within their organisation. It is designed for those who are in a learning and development or training related position.
Successful completion of the programme will gain the nationally recognised CIPD Certificate in Learning and Development Practice and fulfils the qualification requirement for Associate Membership of the CIPD.
Course Content
There are eight assessed modules including:
- Developing Yourself
- Understanding Organisations
- HR Information Systems
- Learning Needs Analysis
- Designing Learning
- Delivering Learning
- Evaluation Skills
- Coaching Skills
Assessment
Assessments are primarily work-based bringing tangible benefits to your organization. They are combination of practical skills and reports. A variety of student-centred teaching/learning methods are used. There are three days of skills based training.
A workplace visit will be carried out within the first few months of the programme to discuss the progress and achievement with course members and their workplace mentor. A second one will be carried out to observe a L&D session.
There are opportunities for building links with CIPD practitioners through CIPD Branch meetings as well as the Branch Organisational Development Special Interest Group Meetings.