CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning & Development

Key topics covered:

• Organisational culture: understand how organisational culture is formed and the role of leadership in shaping it.

• Employee engagement: assess the impact of culture on employee behaviour and organisational performance.

• Performance management models: learn and apply models of performance management to improve business outcomes.

• Organisational strategies: develop strategies to align organisational goals with individual and team performance.

• Practical tools and techniques: gain practical skills to influence culture and performance through HR initiatives.

Find out more about 5C001 – Organisational Performance and Culture in Practice

Key topics covered:

• Data evaluation skills: gather and analyse evidence to support effective decision-making

• HR decision-making processes: make informed, research-based HR decisions

• Data-driven HR practices: contribute to organisational success through evidence-based practices

Find out more about 5C002 – Evidence-Based Practice

Key topics covered:

• Professional and ethical behaviours: Learn how personal and ethical values can be applied, including contributing to discussions with confidence and conviction to influence others.

• Inclusive and collaborative strategies: Design and evaluate solutions aimed at building positive working relationships

• Reflective practice: Explore how the role of a people professional is evolving and formulate a range of activities to support your learning journey

Find out more about 5C003 – Professional Behaviours and Valuing People

Key topics covered:

• Learning theory: Understand theoretical concepts of self-directed and social learning.

• Self-directed L&D activities: Understand how to encourage and engage individuals in self-directed and social learning and development activities.

• L&D support: Be able to support self-directed and social learning through the curation of learning resources.

Key topics covered:

• Factors in learning design: Understand the legal, cultural, logistical, financial and learner factors to be considered when designing learning and development.

• Identifying L&D needs: Be able to establish learning and development needs in relation to organisational objectives.

• Designing effective learning: Be able to design engaging learning and development solutions underpinned by learning theory that address identified objectives.

Key topics covered:

• Preparing learning: Be able to prepare for an engaging and impactful learning and development activity.

• Effect & inclusive facilitation: Be able to deliver a learning and development activity using effective and inclusive facilitation methods.

• Learning strategies: Understand strategies which support the transfer of learning to the workplace.

Key topics covered:

• Employment regulation: understand the purpose of employment regulation and the way it is enforced in practice.

• Discrimination law: understand how to manage recruitment and selection activities lawfully.

• Reorganisation and redundancy: understand how to manage change and reorganisation lawfully.

• Statutory leave and employment rights: understand how to manage issues relating to pay and working time lawfully.

Find out more about 5OS01 – Specialist Employment Law

Key topics covered:

• Technological development in learning and development: assess the impact of emerging learning technologies on the role of L&D professionals.

• Digital learning content: understand how to create engaging digital learning content to meet specific purposes.

• Online facilitation skills: be able to apply a range of online facilitation functions and techniques to deliver an effective live online learning activity.

Find out more about 5OS02 – Advances in Digital Learning and Development

Key topics covered:

• Learning and development in context: understand how learning and development connects with other areas of the organisation.

• Design of learning and development: gain an understanding of the design of different learning and development solutions and assessments.

• Learning in different contexts: discuss techniques for facilitating learning in groups and online and how to enhance learner engagement.

• Alternative learning methods: understand the importance, benefits and risks of alternative methods of learning for individuals and organisations.

Find out more about 5OS03 – Learning and Development Essentials

Key topics covered:

• International perspective: Understand the contextual factors of an international organisation and people practice an international context.

• Challenges of international people practice: Learn cultural and institutional differences to be considered when managing international people practice.

• Function of international people practice: understand how people practices and policies are shaped by the international context.

• Managing expatriates: gain an understanding of the process for selecting, preparing and managing expatriates for overseas relocation for work.

Find out more about 5OS04 – People Management in an International Context

Flexible, live sessions accessible from any location.

Experience the flexibility of Live Online learning and engage in real-time, interactive sessions from anywhere. Achieve your goals without the commute! 

Ideal for learners who want the flexibility to study from any location and full tutor support

• Live interactive sessions online 

• Dynamic delivery and instant Q&A 

• Collaborative activities 

• Engaging real-time learning experience 

• Structured delivery plan 

• Networking opportunities (online) 

• Access to full tutor support (online) 

• Access to study books and online resources 

• Access to recorded sessions 

• Online assignments and exam preparation 

Study whenever and wherever suits you. On-demand learning offers ultimate flexibility, allowing learners to access high-quality course materials anytime, anywhere.

Ideal for independent learners who want flexible, self-paced learning to fit around their busy lives and optional support

• Self-paced learning

• Digital materials and videos

• Remote accessibility

• Self-paced progression

• Email tutor support

• Flexible access

• Self-assessment quizzes

• Access to recorded sessions

• Optional 1-2-1 tutor support and face-to-face or live online revision classes (additional fee applies)

Get all the benefits of in-person learning, all from the comfort of your home. Great if you need a little more flexibility when it comes to location, but still want the opportunity to interact with other learners. 

Ideal for learners who want the classroom experience from the comfort of their home and full tutor support

• Live classroom sessions streamed online 

• Dynamic delivery and instant Q&A 

• Collaborative activities 

• Engaging real-time learning experience 

• Structured delivery plan 

• Networking opportunities (online) 

• Online tutor support 

• Study books and online resources 

• Access to recorded sessions 

• Online assignments and exam preparation 

All the benefits of our Classroom delivery method and an immersive on-site learning experience in a unique, comfortable setting at our Cotswolds Manor.

Delivered at our iconic Manor, where you’ll get to know other learners, relax in our first-class accommodation and enjoy delicious homemade meals. 

Ideal for learners wanting an immersive experience and in-person support

• Unique learning environment: A picturesque location in the heart of the Cotswolds, ideal for focused study.

• All-inclusive learning experience: Residential facilities and a relaxing, friendly atmosphere conducive to immersive study without distractions.

• Engaging real-time learning: Small classroom-based sessions with peers and dedicated, experienced tutors who are subject specialists.

• Structured delivery plan: In-class assignments, exam preparation, and a clear path to success.

• Comprehensive resources: Study books, digital course materials, online resources, and access to recorded sessions for revision.

• In-person and online tutor support: Receive expert guidance whenever needed.

• Access to outstanding facilities: Benefit from state-of-the-art learning environments.

• Networking opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals and peers.

• Market-leading pass rates: achieve top results with our expert support and resources

• Comprehensive study materials: includes workbooks and activities

• Highly rated tuitition: 4.6/5 on Coursecheck from hundreds of reviews

• 20+ years of experience: a trusted provider with proven CIPD results

• Trusted brand: decades of expertise in learning and recruitment

Every unit of the CIPD Level 5 programme includes written assignments which you’ll need to complete to pass. Your adviser will support you through your assessments, giving you feedback on each assignment submitted and suggesting where amendments can be made so that you can successfully complete each unit.

Enjoy the flexibility of spreading the cost of your course over up to 36 months with our interest-free payment plans. This is a great option if you need more manageable payments. 

If you need a little support to help fund your course, then you may be able to apply for full or partial funding through the CIPD Trust. They also offer mentoring, coaching, and other guidance to support your learning. 

If your employer is paying for your course, then we can invoice them directly, so you don’t have to worry about trying to organise the payment yourself.

To enrol, you will need to provide details of yourself, your company, who the purchase is approved by and invoicing details for your company.

You also have the option to pay for your course in full.