Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development

Choose a Qualification That Connects You to:

  • Specialist Knowledge to Help You Drive Change

  • A Clear Path Towards Leadership Roles

  • A Career Partner

Transform Your Career with the Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development

With an Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development, you won’t just support change in your organisation – you’ll drive it. This qualification is perfect for those who enjoy helping employees become the best they can be. Expand your knowledge of Learning & Development (L&D) with a combination of core units and specialist areas, and receive an individual plan for your self-development.

Why Choose the Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development?

  • Build on Existing Knowledge: Specialise in L&D to enhance your expertise.

  • Expand Your Skills: Increase your knowledge in L&D design, self-directed and social learning, and personalised and performance-focused learning.

  • Advance Your Career: Take the next step into a more senior people profession role.

Career Opportunities

Gain the expertise needed to excel in roles such as:

  • L&D Business Partner or Manager

  • L&D Consultant

  • Organisational Development Business Partner

  • Employee Experience Manager

  • L&D Designer

What Will You Learn?

You’ll improve your L&D knowledge and choose an optional unit tailored to your specific interest. The curriculum focuses on real scenarios, incorporating core behaviours from the CIPD’s Profession Map, based on insights from thousands of experts.

Core Units:

  • Organisational Performance and Culture in Practice

  • Evidence-Based Practice

  • Professional Behaviours and Valuing People

Specialist Units:

  • Supporting Self-Directed and Social Learning

  • Learning and Development Design to Create Value

  • Facilitate Personalised and Performance-Focused Learning

Optional Units:

  • Specialist Employment Law

  • Advances in Digital Learning and Development

  • People Management in an International Context

  • Diversity and Inclusion

  • Leadership and Management Development

  • Well-being at Work

CIPD Membership

CIPD membership offers a badge of professionalism that’s internationally recognised, demonstrating your knowledge and commitment to the people profession. Upon registering for this qualification, you’ll join the CIPD as a Student Member, gaining access to:

  • Expert research, journals, and factsheets

  • Helplines and online communities to help build your network

Upon completing your qualification, you’ll be awarded CIPD Associate Membership and can use the designation Assoc CIPD after your name. This establishes your credibility as a people professional, raising your profile and opening doors to new opportunities.

A Game-Changing Qualification

At a Glance

This qualification is:

  • Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) Level 5 in England and Northern Ireland

  • Credit and Qualifications Framework (CQFW) Level 5 in Wales

  • Comparable to Level 7 in Ireland, Level 9 in Scotland, Level 5 European Qualifications Framework (EQF)