CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning & Development

Take your L&D career to the next level with Reed Business School's CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning & Development.
Through a range of specialist learning and development units, you’ll develop the knowledge and skills you need to design and deliver effective learning and development. Enroll today and start transforming your career!
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What to expect
If you want to take that next step in your L&D career, but don’t yet have the skills and knowledge you need to show you can really make a difference to your organisation, then Reed Business School's CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning & Development is for you.
Made up of 3 core units, 3 specialist units and one optional unit, you’ll discover:
How to apply seemingly complex theories to practical scenarios in a way that shows your company you have what it takes to enhance L&D at your organisation.
How to drive performance through learning so it benefits both your employees and your organisation
What really goes into designing effective learning and development programmes that both your organisation and employees love
And much more When you learn with us, you’ll get access to:
CIPD-qualified tutors with strategic and practical L&D experience
The full range of CIPD modules with a mixed-mode approach
24/7 access to a range of learning materials via our Virtual Learning Environment
A dedicated personal adviser to support you throughout your programme
A range of learning options and start dates include online, in-person and residential
A flexible interest-free payment plan for all certificates and diplomas (up to 12 months)
Downloadable course materials and supporting resources
We’ve helped hundreds of students get CIPD certified.
Ready to join them? Enrol on this CIPD course now
Not sure if the CIPD Level 5 course is right for you? Speak to one of our learning advisors
Chose your study method
We offer a range of study methods to suit your lifestyle and budget. All our study options include 24-hour access to our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
Live Online
Real-time, online classes with live tutors. Ideal for learners seeking flexibility.
Scheduled live sessions online.
Direct support from tutors.
Real-time collaboration with peers.
Recorded sessions for later review.
Interactive online learning environment.
On-demand
Flexible, self-paced online learning. Ideal for busy professionals.
24/7 access to our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
Quick turnaround on marking
Responsive academic support
Work at your own pace and align with your real-world projects
Access to recorded webinars and interactive materials
Classroom
In-person learning. Ideal for learners who prefer traditional classroom settings.
Face-to-face, classroom learning.
Immediate feedback from tutors.
Networking with fellow learners.
Online resources for extra support.
Convenient times and locations.
£4140 £3312.00 (inc VAT)
Residential
In-person learning at our 17th-century Manor. Ideal an immersive experience.
Unique learning environment
All-inclusive experience
Accommodation and meals
Outstanding facilities
On-site exam centre
£4750 £3800.00 (inc VAT)
Pay as you go
With our CIPD PAYG Programme, you can study for your qualification unit by unit. Choose what you want to do, when to do it and how to get qualified in your own time and in a way that suits your budget.
Ideal for budget-conscious learners seeking flexible, commitment-friendly studies.
Duration: based on unit duration
Price: on application. Enquire now to find out more
or from £58 per month
Looking to earn this qualification through an apprenticeship?
Whether you're launching or advancing your career, the L&D Level 5 Apprenticeship at Reed Business School offers essential Learning & Development skills and knowledge.
Ideal for employed learners, it combines professional development and practical experience. Government funding is available for eligible employers, making it a cost-effective way to earn a recognised qualification while working.
Enquire today to find out more!
Payment options
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.
Contact our team of advisers today to explore the best plan for you!
You also have the option to pay for your course in full.
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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. You focus on your studies and we’ll take care of the rest.
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CIPD Level 5 module list
To be awarded the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning & Development, you’ll need to successfully complete three core units, three specialist units and an additional specialist unit of your choice.
Most learners spread the seven units over 18 months, spending two or three months on each unit.
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 5CO01 – 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 5CO02 – 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 5CO03 – 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
Entry requirements
This CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning & Development is perfect for those who have a degree or some relevant HR or L&D experience.
If you’re not sure if this course is right for you, don’t worry. Our learning advisors are here to help. Simply get in touch today and we’ll answer whatever questions you have and guide you through the process of selecting the right programme or delivery option for you.
Support & Assessments
Support from expert advisors
Your designated programme planner will help you develop a study schedule and prepare for your assessments, giving you the best chance of excelling at your CIPD course and landing your dream HR role.
Our learning support team are here to help If you have a question about the VLE, CIPD membership, workshops or anything else to do with your course. They are contactable whenever you need them during your time on the programme.
24/7 access to all our learning resources
Our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) gives you 24-hour access to our comprehensive L&D resources, including webinar recordings, workbooks and activities, to help you through your course and beyond. Perfect for when you want revisit something you’ve just learnt, or study for your assessments.
Collaborate with other learners
Learn from our experts and alongside other students using our online platform. Share and discuss your learnings from each unit with like-minded peers, reinforcing your understanding while helping you prepare for your assessments and future role.
Improve your study skills
Our study skills webinars help you enhance your critical analysis skills, write and communicate better and study more effectively. Available 24/7, you can watch these webinars anytime, anywhere.
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.
Achieving your qualification
Most learners spread the seven units over 18 months, spending two or three months on each unit. You will always have access to a personal adviser and our VLE, join online discussions and regularly receive course materials in the form of articles, activities and videos. While most learners complete the course over 18 months, your free to work at your own pace, and our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) allows you to do just that. With 24/7 access to all tour resources, you could complete your qualification in as little as 12 months.
Your pathway to becoming CIPD qualified
Completing this CIPD Level 5 qualification typically takes 18 months
Induction
Before we dive into the course units, you’ll complete an induction to help you prepare for the programme and get the most out of your learning. This will involve:
Meeting the learner community and accessing our extensive online resources
Receiving your handbook
Meeting your personal adviser
Exploring your unit workbooks
Watching study skills webinars
Study at your own pace
Most learners spread the seven units over 18 months, spending two or three months on each unit.
During that time, you’ll attend live online workshops and webinars, have one-to-one catch ups with your adviser, join online discussions and regularly receive course materials in the form of articles, activities and videos.
Most learners spread the seven units over 18 months, spending two or three months on each unit. You will always have access to a personal adviser and our VLE, join online discussions and regularly receive course materials in the form of articles, activities and videos. While most learners complete the course over 18 months, your free to work at your own pace, and our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) allows you to do just that. With 24/7 access to all tour resources, you could complete your qualification in as little as 12 months.
How to pay for your course
Discuss your payment options with our specialist course advisors on 020 7932 2760.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning is ideal for those who want to specialise in L&D and progress to mid-level roles such as L&D or training managers. The qualification has seven units in total, three core units, three specialist units and an optional unit which can select from a variety of topics. The Diploma can take as few as 12 months to complete and leads to CIPD Associate Membership. We are one of the few CIPD centres to offer a good range of L&D units and specialist subject tutors.
The L&D job market is competitive, so a CIPD qualification is worth having - just look at the job adverts! Most employers need applicants to be CIPD qualified because they know it increases their knowledge, skills and network. You’ll also gain membership to a community full of advice, guidance and resources to support your career in the people profession.
In addition, CIPD qualifications will increase your salary potential and provide you with the skills and knowledge to accelerate your career. With research showing that people professionals with a CIPD qualification earn on average 12% more than those not qualified, it may be the best investment you ever make.
CIPD Level 5 qualifications can be compared to an undergraduate degree. Like university degrees, they will give you specified knowledge. For L&D, this includes understanding organisational performance, professional behaviours, employment relationship management, and more.
Our CIPD Level 5 courses allow you to study at your own pace, so the good news is that you decide how much learning time you need. Most learners spend on average eight hours a week studying for their Associate Diploma. Our online delivery means the course is designed to fit around your full-time work and family commitments.
Reed Learning offers expert support to ensure that you have the best chances of achieving your CIPD Level 5 qualification. Our courses allow you to learn online, meaning that you have total control over the pace at which you study. In addition, our expert CIPD tutors are always available to answer questions and offer support. We offer a wide range of specialist learning materials, study guides, recorded webinars and workbooks on our renowned Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) to help you achieve success. Also available are face-to-face, residential and live online studying options for those who want extra support in their learning. Get in touch today and find out more about the different ways of learning we offer.
Our CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development is designed to give you the skills you need to take on mid-level managerial or adviser L&D roles. Typical positions include L&D manager, L&D adviser, training officer, and training manager.
Our CIPD courses allow you to study at your own pace. This means that you can decide for yourself how much time you want to spend on the course. In general, a CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma takes 12-to-18 months to complete.
