CIPD Level 3 Courses: Learning and Development

The CIPD Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in L&D programme could be for you.

On this programme you’ll get valuable and practical insights into a range of L&D areas, such as identifying development needs, as well as designing, evaluating and delivering effective L&D activities. You’ll be supported throughout by a specialised facilitator from the industry, and you will also receive a host of other fantastic benefits that you won’t find elsewhere. These include:

In-depth support from your facilitator to pinpoint your specific needs and requirements
Quality online learning designed for you to access at times to suit you, such as on your lunch breaks or on your commute,
Top quality training venues in easy to reach locations with lunch included,
Complimentary access to the award-winning DPG community, not just while you’re on the programme, but also for life. This means that you can stay up to date with the latest developments, get support from your peers and read L&D publications from some of our community experts

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Why Choose DPG?

CIPD Level 3 Certificate in L&D - Monika Brickwood Case Study

This programme has helped my career a lot as I had little knowledge about the L&D industry and no professional qualification to do my job. Now that I have completed this course, I am not only qualified to do my job, but also very knowledgeable.

Monika Brickwood - L&D Assistant

I did quite a lot of research about L&D qualifications suited to my role and CIPD seemed to offer the best options. I looked at several providers but had really good feedback on DPG from some of my colleagues who had done their qualifications with DPG recently, and it was definitely the right decision for me.

Faye Smith - Training and Development Consultant

CIPD Level 3 Diploma in L&D - Adam Gilroy Case Study

I enjoyed the blended learning approach and the atmosphere created by our facilitator. Our group was very close and the course allowed us to develop a network of contacts that supported one another through the learning. The online modules are really easy to use and submit.

Adam Gilroy - L&D Business Partner

I will be able to take what I have learned back into the classroom as a trainer, but also as part of looking at the wider needs of the organisation for all staff training; and how my role fits in with this. I would recommend this course to others as a great stepping stone into the world of L&D.

Yvonne Crawford - Staff Development Co-ordinator

CIPD Level 3 Diploma in L&D - Richard Fielding Case Study

I’m so happy I chose DPG because of the excellent support I’ve received throughout my studies. I can move forward in my L&D career with the conviction that I am doing things the right way, as long as I apply all that I have learnt.

Richard Fielding - People Development Trainer

The CIPD Level 3 Certificate in L&D has been useful in thinking about L&D from a perspective I hadn’t looked at before, and has really helped my understanding grow and helped develop me as an L&D practitioner. It has definitely helped me bring new ideas to the table at work and I’m sure the knowledge I have gained will continue to help me.

Lauren Mead - L&D Assistant

CIPD Level 3 Certificate in L&D - Laura Bellis Case Study

This programme has helped me become much more efficient and set a direction for my career. I have no doubt that when the time comes to progress, I’ll have a huge advantage.

Laura Bellis - Training Officer

Frequently asked questions

Is this programme right for you?

If you’re just starting out in your L&D career or have one to two years’ experience as an L&D Administrator or Officer, then this programme is right for you.The aim of the programme is to provide you with a thorough grounding on the basics of L&D and an understanding of L&D principals.With this programme you can choose to use your current or past employer as the basis for your study or if you’re completely new to L&D you can choose our unique immersive case study environment (DPG are the only CIPD Centre that offers this), so you get to practice risk free in a virtual online company.There are no entry requirements for this programme and it’s suitable for you if you’ve not been in a learning environment for a while, because you get all the support you need along the way to guarantee you’re successful.

What do you cover on the programme?

The programme covers all the typical aspects of an L&D practitioner role, each of which is a specific CIPD unit. These include:

L&D and the Organisation – To be an effective L&D practitioner you need to understand the organisation in which you operate and the external factors which impact on it.
Identifying L&D needs – In this unit you will explore how learning and development needs arise and why it is important to be aware of them.
Becoming an effective L&D practitioner – This unit helps you to develop a deep understanding of the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by effective L&D practitioners.
Designing L&D activities – This unit helps you to develop the knowledge and skills required to effectively design learning and development activities
Evaluating L&D activities – This unit helps you to develop your understanding of the importance of evaluating and the different approaches that can be used.
Delivering L&D activities – This unit directs you through the essential stages of preparing for and delivering an effective L&D activity
Enhancing Learner Engagement (Diploma Only) – You’ll further develop your understanding of the psychological basis of learning and how to deliver L&D solutions that maximise engagement throughout the earning process.
Supporting Individual Learning through Coaching and Mentoring (Diploma Only)– This unit enables you to develop the knowledge and skills required to provide coaching and mentoring support.

What are your options after this programme?

Once you’ve passed all your CIPD units and received your certificate, you are able to use the letters Assoc CIPD after your name, giving you professional recognition from the CIPD, which is valued by employers globally.If you want to further your knowledge of L&D or are looking to progress your career and improve your earning potential, your next step is to progress to the the CIPD Level 5 L&D Certificate/Diploma qualification. The Level 5 programme can be started immediately after you’ve finished your Level 3 programme and explores L&D at a deeper level, so you are ready to work at an L&D Manager, L&D Business Partner or senior L&D Specialist level.You also get a £250 loyalty discount when you study another programme with us.

What are your payment options?

If you’re being funded by your employer, full payment of the programme is needed before your first workshop. Our programme advisers can help you build a business case for your employer outlining the benefits of studying a CIPD qualification. Call us on 0330 660 0220 to find out more.If you are a self-funder, there’s a variety of flexible payment plans, with low deposits and the option of instalments over 6 to 48 months. For a personalised payment plan, please call one of our programme advisors who can talk you through all your options.