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Why this course is right for you Our 100% online CIPD Level 3 Certificate in Learning and Development is the essential foundation you need to begin or advance in your Learning & Development career. It s shorter than the comprehensive Level 3 Diploma, so you ll get only essential L&D knowledge and complete the course in less time. You ll learn the principles, processes and strategies involved in the training cycle, and learn to plan, deliver and monitor L&D activities. You ll gain the specialist skills and knowledge you need to succeed in any entry-level L&D position - and all without giving up your job, family time or social life. Your study can be completely shaped to suit you. This course is perfect for you if: You want to gain essential L&D skills in less time than with the Level 3 Diploma You re just starting out in your L&D career, or are working in an L&D support role but don t have a formal qualification Entry Requirements You don t need any prior experience or qualifications to take this course, making it perfect if you re at the beginning of your L&D career. If English is your second language, you ll need an IELTS 6.5 or ESOL Level 2 (or equivalent). If you don t have this, we ll review your case on an individual basis. You want to become an Associate Member of the CIPD You want to progress to higher levels of CIPD study, such as the Level 5 Intermediate Diploma If you have any disabilities which you believe may impact your studies or assessments, please inform your Course Advisor before enrolment so that we can advise you on whether reasonable adjustments can be made to accommodate your needs. You re a line manager responsible for development and training Deciding to embark on distance learning was a huge decision, but ICS Learn addressed each of my concerns in detail. I have a very flexible period of time to study, and submitting assignments is at my own pace. The support really is there when I need it; ICS Learn provides you with the tools, the patience and the support you need to grow in confidence. I ve implemented much of what the course has taught me into my company, and my directors have already noticed the positive effects. Thank you to the ICS Learn team for being so fantastic! Laura Evans, CIPD Level 5 Diploma
What s it like studying online? Get expert advice & get started Whether you re set on a course or are still deciding which level is right for you, the first thing to do is call our specialist course advisors. There won t be any sales pressure - we know that taking a new qualification is a big decision. We ll take the time to learn about your experience, education and ambitions to make sure you pick the right course. Study when & where it suits you You can get started on your course whenever you choose, and complete it as quickly or slowly as you like within the support period - there are no cohorts or deadlines, so we won t chase you if you need to take some time off. Plus, all your study materials are online, so you can study from anywhere and on any device! Easily keep track of progress & submit assignments as you learn You ll complete progress checks throughout your course, so you and your tutor know exactly how you re doing. You ll be assessed through online assignments which will be marked by your tutor. If you don t get it right first time, you can always have another shot with their expert guidance. Get unlimited support from your CIPD tutor All our tutors are carefully selected CIPD experts with years of experience in distance learning, so they re perfectly positioned to give you all the help you need. They ll be with you from enrolment to graduation, so there ll always be a real person on hand by phone, email or chat if you get stuck. Achieve your career goals with us Your course is the perfect foundation for building lifetime career success. With the benefit of our flexible approach, cutting edge course materials, and unbeatable tutor support, you ll be well on your way to a lucrative and rewarding L&D career.
Flexible, affordable payment options Our mission is to make learning affordable and accessible for all, no matter your circumstances. That s why we make spreading the cost of your course as simple and manageable as possible with our flexible, interest-free payment plans. You can get started right away with a deposit, then pay the rest through monthly direct debit. Our plans are flexible, so you can pay your balance off sooner if you d like. If you think your company will fully or partly fund your learning, we can help you put together a case, and invoice them for the cost of your course. Simply discuss this with your advisor when you enrol and they ll give you all the information you need. You also have the option of paying the full amount up-front if you d prefer. CIPD Membership Fees In order to sit your exams and receive your qualification, you ll need to pay a few external fees: In order to take the course and receive your qualification, you will need to become a member of the CIPD and pay CIPD s annual student membership fees. Your CIPD tutor will arrange this for you to make your life easier. Our course advisors can give you more information on CIPD s membership fee. You can find out the cost of the course and membership fees on our website, along with payment plan details and any discounts we re offering this month. Alternatively, you can call our course advisors to find out more. My course advisor went through my background, what I already knew about HR, where did I want to go, what kind of roles I wanted, how I could pay for it (interest free payments!) and what qualification would suit me best, specifically Diploma vs Certificate. I will also say that ICS Learn were the most competitive by a long shot. I signed up there and then and started my first module the same day! I have since secured a job as an HR Manager for a national retail brand. I would not have been able to do this without the support from ICS Learn and their amazing tutors. This has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Ashley Phillips, Level 3 Diploma
Where your qualification will take you Once you ve finished your course: With a qualification in L&D from the leading professional body in the field, you ll be able to bring specialist knowledge to any entry-level or support role. Average Salaries with a CIPD Qualification Jobs you ll be qualified for include: If you continue studying with CIPD: After completing the Level 3 course, you could move on to the Level 5 Diploma or Certificate in Learning & Development. This would allow you to hold a number of rewarding managerial roles, such as: L&D Assistant L&D Coordinator L&D Administrator Trainer L&D Analyst L&D Manager L&D Advisor L&D Business Partner Recruitment Manager Continuing to Level 7 would allow you to hold senior roles such as Head of L&D, L&D Consultant and L&D Director. L&D Coordinator 25,000-32,000 L&D Manager 50,000-80,000 L&D Advisor 35,000-50,000 Head of L&D 90,000-140,000 Salary information taken from the Morgan McKinley 2016 Human Resources Salary Survey.
How we support you When you enrol, you ll be able to join a live induction webinar so that we can welcome you to ICS Learn and show you how to navigate the Student Community. That s our easy-to-use online learning platform - it s a one-stop-shop that allows you to: Access your course materials Contact your tutor and Student Support Submit your assignments Connect with your fellow students You ll also benefit from a huge range of resources, including: E-textbook Online Activities Interactive Quizzes Progress Checks Lively Group Forums Personal Journal CIPD Resources Learning online doesn t mean learning alone. You ll have your assigned CIPD tutor, who ll answer all your questions about coursework and exams. You can get in touch with them via phone or through the Student Community. You ll also have our Student Support team waiting in the wings to help you with administrative tasks, using the Student Community, and any other non-academic queries you might have. That means that no matter what you need, there will always be someone here to help. We re with you every step of the way. I have specialist tutors for each module, who you can email and if required phone to discuss any support you may require. Access to these is essentially 24 hrs. As you study, if you have something you wish to talk to them about, you email and within 48 hrs or usually less they have responded. Each of them have been friendly, helpful and supportive. I feel I know these people, which was something I never expected to gain form an online course. The flexibility, affordability, access to specialist tutors and personal rapport that you build with them outweighs any of my original concerns about not going to a college each week. I think it s brought me into the 21st century way of studying! Jacqui Day, CIPD Level 3 Diploma in L&D
About your course This 100% online course consists of 6 units and around 140 hours of study. It sits at Level 3, or Level 6 in the Scottish system. Typically, students complete this course in around 9 months, but some do it much faster or slower than this depending on their circumstances. We give you a support period of 12 months so that you have the flexibility to go at your own pace - you won t be held back by inconvenient deadlines or the pace of other students, and you can always take time off if life gets hectic. You ll be assessed through assignments that will be submitted to and marked by your CIPD tutor. If you don t get it quite right the first time, they ll give you detailed and constructive feedback so you can pass it next time. CIPD Membership When you complete your course you ll automatically become an Associate Member of CIPD (Assoc CIPD). With the right experience, you can apply to become a Chartered Member (MCIPD) or Fellow Member (FCIPD). When you re a member of the CIPD, you re part of a recognised organisation of more than 140,000 members in the UK, Ireland and internationally, including more than 54,000 members who are Chartered. The assignments are as follows: Modules Credits Assessment Becoming an Effective L&D Practitioner 4 Report, self-assessment, CPD record L&D and the organisation 4 Lecture notes Identifying L&D Needs 3 Report and lecture notes Designing L&D Activities 6 Report and session plan Delivering L&D Activities 6 Film yourself delivering an activity (30 min max), a written reflective account based on this activity Evaluating L&D Activities 3 Practical report
What you ll learn With our flexible CIPD courses, you ll get the same exceptional learning experience as you d expect in a traditional classroom, but with no restrictions on when, where, and at what pace you learn. Our courses cover everything you need to know to achieve your career goals and build lifetime success. Here s a breakdown of the key topics covered in each module. Becoming an Effective Learning and Development Practitioner Understand the knowledge, skills and behaviours required of learning and development practitioners. Be able to devise a plan to meet your own learning and development needs. Be able to implement and review your own learning and development plan. Learning and Development and the Organisation Understand different types of organisations and their operating environments. Understand different ways learning and development is positioned within organisations. Understand how learning and development can support the achievement of organisational objectives. Identifying Learning and Development Needs Understand how learning and development needs arise and why it is important to be aware of them. Be able to identify, prioritise and specify learning and development needs. Designing Learning and Development Activities Understand factors which inform the design of learning and development activities. Know how to devise clear objectives for a learning and development activity. Be able to design an inclusive learning and development activity which address identified learning and development objectives. Be able to specify the learning and development activity in a recognised and useable format. Delivering Learning and Development Activities Be able to prepare for delivery of a learning and development activity. Be able to create a positive learning environment. Be able to use a range of training techniques, methods and resources to deliver an inclusive learning and development activity, for a group of learners, which meets identified objectives. Evaluating Learning and Development Activities Understand the purpose and practice of evaluating learning and development activities. Be able to identify and collect information required to evaluate a learning and development activity. Be able to analyse evaluation information and present findings and related recommendations.
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