Ready to shape the future of the profession? You’ll learn how to design and manage your own strategy, enhance learning and development skills – and learn how best to lead
Are you ready to deepen your expertise in strategic L&D? Learn how to design your organisation for optimum success, develop your leaders and managers – and create a learning culture to accelerate people’s careers.
This qualification is perfect for you if you’re ready to lead your workforce forward. You’ll develop your skillset to attain the autonomy and acumen you need to shape management strategy and policy. You’ll also gain the advanced skills you need to make the greatest impact on your organisation.
You’ll study 4 core units + 3 specialist units + the choice of 1 optional unit:
Core units:
Specialist units:
Optional units:
Perfect for
L&D professionals keen to lead, work strategically, and shape the future of the profession
Typical job titles
Head of L&D Learning Design Lead
Learning Design Lead
Head of Organisational Development
Head of Employee Experience
Membership attained
CIPD Associate, with the potential to apply for Chartered Member or Chartered Fellow, depending on your experience
Average completion time
16-24 months
Qualification level
The Advanced Diploma in Strategic Learning and Development is comparable to Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) Level 7 in England and Northern Ireland. Find out more here
With a CIPD qualification, you can choose from online, face to face, and blended study modes, with the option to study part-time (2-20 hours per week). This flexibility lets you fit your study around your other commitments.
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CIPD qualifications are recognised by employers as a global standard of excellence. Your qualification also gives you CIPD membership, connecting you to a deeply informed and influential network of people professionals worldwide - and a path to life-long learning.
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