In your day-to-day role
The CIPD Certificate in L&D Practice (CLDP) provides a solid foundation in all the areas of learning and development, including its impact on business sustainability. It will help you develop essential skills and give you the confidence to be more effective at work and add value to your L&D function straight away.
'I’ve been able to apply all the skills and knowledge I’ve gained directly to my role as I’ve gone along.’
In your career
The CIPD Certificate in L&D Practice (CLDP) is the equivalent level to QCF Level 3. Upon successful completion of the programme, you will be awarded the CIPD Foundation Level Certificate in L&D Practice.
With many job ads now stating that it is essential or highly desirable to have a CIPD qualification, achieving the CLDP will help you to enhance your career opportunities and career potential.
By studying and successfully achieving the CLDP, you are demonstrating that you are committed to achieving a high standard of professionalism in your career, and you have the skills and drive to maximise your contribution to the L&D function and overall business performance.
CIPD membership
The CIPD Certificate in L&D Practice (CLDP) is designed to reflect the CIPD HR Profession Map and professional membership criteria.
While you are studying the Certificate you will be a studying member of the CIPD and benefit from access to a range of resources including:
- member-only website resources
- online journals and magazines
- People Management magazine
- surveys, reports and research
- training tools
- and, much more!
Upon completing the CLDP you will have gained the knowledge you need to work toward applying for Associate professional level of CIPD membership. If you then have the relevant work experience, and successfully complete your membership assessment, you will be upgraded to Associate.
The Associate level is a professional grade of CIPD membership that signals to employers, across all sectors, nationally and internationally that you're able to apply your knowledge in a business context. It gives you the use of new designatory letters after your name, Assoc CIPD.
Student experience
Find out more about the benefits of studying a Foundation Level qualification by CIPD Flexible Learning+ from one of our alumni students.