Description
The Global Professional Certificate in Learning and Development is a comprehensive, online program designed for HR professionals, middle managers, and emerging learning and development practitioners who aim to excel in developing people, coaching teams, and managing organizational talent. This certificate in Learning and Development equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and practical tools required to plan, implement, and manage training and development initiatives across any organization.
With 80 CPD hours spread across four expertly designed courses, this certificate in Learning and Development provides on-demand, flexible learning that can be tailored to your professional schedule. Each course, requiring approximately 20 hours of study, ensures that learners gain both theoretical knowledge and practical application skills, enabling immediate workplace impact.
Who Should Enrol?
This certificate in Learning and Development is ideal for:
- HR professionals seeking to expand their expertise in training, coaching, and employee development.
- First-line and middle managers who want to build team capability and foster talent internally.
- Learning and Development coordinators or aspiring L&D managers seeking structured professional development.
- Professionals involved in succession planning, career development programs, or organizational capability development.
Program Details
Key details of the Certificate in Learning and Development include:
- Level:Â First-line Managers and H-R Professionals
- Courses: 4Â (see course details below)
- Learning:Â On Demand 24/7
- CPD Hours: 80 Hours (each course takes approx. 10 to 20 hours to complete)
- Duration: 4 Months (avg. time to complete 2 months)
- Certification:Â GMA Professional Credentials
Key Benefits
On completing the Professional Certificate in Learning and Development, you will acquire a comprehensive base of knowledge and skills in the management and delivery of learning and development services to staff across the organization. You will learn how to conduct training needs assessments, and how to identify training and development programs and activities which meet individual and organizational needs.
You will also learn how to work with and develop an organizational talent management strategy, and support systems for succession planning through planned career development programs. Additionally, you will learn how to prepare personal career development plans, and how to assist other managers and professionals in career planning. Finally, you will be ready to take on a role as a Learning and Development Coordinator or Manager.
Program Content
The Global Professional Certificate in Learning and Development comprises the following four courses, each offering specialized knowledge and practical skills:
Course 1: Foundations in Staff Training
This foundational course equips learners with the ability to assess training and development needs effectively. You will explore different learning styles, identify gaps in skills, and select the most suitable development activities to support both individual and organizational objectives. By completing this course, participants will gain the confidence to structure effective learning plans and deliver impactful training programs.
Course 2: Managing Talent in the Organization
In this course, you will learn how to develop a talent management strategy for the organization, and how to refine and utilize the H-R best practices to enhance employee retention, and in particular, nurture and develop high-potential employees.
Course 3: Training Skills for Workplace Trainers
This course provides practical, hands-on training for delivering learning programs effectively. You will gain the skills to facilitate group learning, conduct one-on-one coaching, and use interactive techniques to ensure participants retain knowledge and apply it in the workplace. By completing this course, learners will have a toolkit of instructional strategies for a variety of training contexts.
Course 4: Making Professional Presentations
Effective learning and development relies on confident communication. This course develops your presentation and public speaking skills, enabling you to deliver content that engages, informs, and inspires audiences of any size. Learn to structure your messages, use visual aids effectively, and convey information with clarity and impact.
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