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CIPD FoundationCertificate & Diploma

in Learning and Development

Commencing Online in October 2020

Successful completion of the programme leads to the Chartered Institute of Personnel

and Development (CIPD) Foundation Certificate and Diploma in Learning and

Development and the IPA Certificate and Diploma in Learning and Development.

On successful completion of the programme, participants will automatically become

CIPD Associate Members (Assoc CIPD). This is a professional grade of membership

recognising the skill, knowledge and approach needed to make a significant supporting

learning and development contribution, and deliver excellent results in the workplace.

THIS PROGRAMME IS DESIGNED FOR THOSE WHO WANT

SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE COMBINED WITH PRACTICAL

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT TO UNDERPIN THEIR

CONTRIBUTION TO LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

(L&D) WITHIN THEIR ORGANISATION.

THE IPA IS AN APPROVED PROVIDER OF CIPD QUALIFICATIONS. THE CIPD IS THE PROFESSIONAL BODY FOR HR AND PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT. THENOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANISATION CHAMPIONS BETTER WORK AND WORKING LIVES AND HAS BEEN SETTING THE BENCHMARK FOR EXCELLENCE INPEOPLE AND ORGANISATION DEVELOPMENT FOR MORE THAN 100 YEARS. IT HAS MORE THAN 135,000 MEMBERS ACROSS THE WORLD, PROVIDESTHOUGHT LEADERSHIP THROUGH INDEPENDENT RESEARCH ON THE WORLD OF WORK, AND OFFERS PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND ACCREDITATIONFOR THOSE WORKING IN HR AND LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT.

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Programme

Information

CIPD Foundation Certificate & Diploma in L&D

Membership of CIPD

Programme ObjectivesThe overall objective of this foundation programme is to help participants develop as effectiveLearning and Development Practitioners and utilise the key skills required in this specialistarea. At the end of the programme participants will have:» A greater awareness of the role of the Learning and Development Practitioner, the

competencies required of the Learning and Development Practitioner and theorganisational context of Learning and Development

» Increased their knowledge of the importance of identifying Learning and Developmentneeds

» Learned the principles of and approach to the effective design, delivery and evaluation ofLearning and Development solutions

» Practiced and developed, under expert guidance, a range of skills relevant to the Learningand Development Practitioner

Programme ContentThe CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME covers the following areas:» Developing Yourself as a Learning and Development Practitioner» Understanding Organisations and the Role of Learning and Development» Identifying Learning and Development Needs» Designing Learning and Development Activities» Delivering Learning and Development Activities» Evaluating Learning and Development Activities

The DIPLOMA PROGRAMME covers the following additional areas:» Using Technology to Facilitate Learning» Supporting Individual Learning through Coaching and Mentoring

Is this Programme for You?This Certificate and Diploma is ideally suited to:» Staff who have recently moved into the field of Learning and Development - Training

Officers / Advisors» Line Managers and Supervisors to whom Learning and Development responsibility has

been devolved» Existing Learning and Development staff eager to update their knowledge and skills» Those wishing to pursue a career in Learning and Development» Those wishing to pursue CIPD Membership

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Programme

Information

CIPD Foundation Certificate & Diploma in L&D

Delivery, Duration and LocationParticipants will be required to attend a minimum of nine (9) days of online workshops for the

Certificate in Learning & Development and a further two (2) days of online workshops for the

Diploma in Learning & Development. As this is a blended learning programme participants will

also be provided with access to workbooks, podcasts, videos and other online learning

resources through the IPA’s Learning Management System, Moodle.

Learning SetsOnline learning set / study group meetings are an integral part of the programmes blended

learning design. Attendance at these online meetings is a key requirement if participants are to

maximise their opportunities for learning on this programme. The first online learning set /

study group meeting will be facilitated by an IPA Training Specialist. Subsequent online

meetings, of approximately three (3) hours duration, will be scheduled by members of the

learning sets / study groups.

AssessmentThere is no written examination for these programmes. Assessment is by means of unit

assignments the majority of which are written. Where skills are being assessed, these will be

subject to classroom / workshop verification and assessment where attendance at the IPA in

Lansdowne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin in March 2021 will be required.

While studying for ‘CIPD Foundation Certificate inLearning and Development’ participants will beregistered by the IPA as student members with CIPDand Student Membership Fees will be paid by the IPAup to July 2021. On successful completion of the CIPDFoundation Certificate in Learning and Developmentparticipants will also automatically become AssociateMembers of the CIPD. On attaining Associatemembership status participants will be entitled to usethe “Assoc CIPD” designation.

Membership of CIPD

DIPLOMA ONLINE WORKSHOP DATESUNIT D1: USING TECHNOLOGY TO FACILITATE LEARNING - TO BE CONFIRMED OCTOBER 2021UNIT D2: SUPPORTING INDIVIDUAL LEARNING THROUGH COACHING AND MENTORING

- TO BE CONFIRMED NOVEMBER 2021

VenueThe 2020-2021 course will be delivered online.

Programme FeeThe fee per participant for the Certificate programme is €2,600. An early bird discounted price of €2,350 is available on all bookings received before Friday, 4 September 2020.An additional €950 is payable for the Diploma Units. The Certificate fee includes: CIPD Student Membership Fees (up to July 2021); attendance at online workshops; all IPA course materials including prescribed textbooks, unit workbooks and access to online resources and ongoing tutor support. Where three (3) or more participants from the same organisation enrol on and complete the programme, a 10% discount will apply.

Cancellation PolicyPlease note, that in the event of a cancellation less than 48 working hours before the commencement of a course, a 15% cancellation fee will be charged. The cancellation fee will also apply to non arrivals at the first online workshop.

Further Information | BookingsFor further information, please contact either of the following, depending on the nature of your query. Please note that early bird bookings should be received, in writing, before Friday, 4 September 2020. Places are limited so early booking in recommended to secure a place.

CIPD Foundation Certificate & Diploma in L&D

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OnlineWorkshop Dates

and Booking Information

Certificate Programme Certificate ProgrammeCERTIFICATE ONLINE WORKSHOP DATESUNIT 1: BECOMING AN EFFECTIVE L&D PRACTITIONER 14-15 OCTOBER 2020

FIRST FACILITATED LEARNING SET 2 NOVEMBER 2020 UNIT 2: LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT AND THE ORGANISATION 3 DECEMBER 2020 UNIT 3: IDENTIFYING LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT NEEDS 21 JANUARY 2021UNIT 4: DESIGNING LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES 17-18 FEBRUARY 2021UNIT 5: DELIVERING LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES 25 MARCH 2021UNIT 6: EVALUATING LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES 29 APRIL 2021

Programme Content or Suitability Programme BookingsEdwin Maguire Central Bookings OfficeSenior HRM Training and Consultancy Specialist Training and Development DivisionTel: 01 240 3678 | Email: emaguire@ipa.ie Tel: 01 240 3666 | Email: training@ipa.ie

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Workshop Dates: Certificate:Unit 1: 14-15 October 2020 First Facilitated Learning Set: 2 November 2020Unit 2: 3 December 2020 Unit 3: 21 January 2021 Unit 4: 17-18 February 2021 Unit 5: 25 March 2021Unit 6: 29 April 2021 Diploma:Unit D1: TBC October 2021 Unit D2: TBC November 2021

Venue: This course will be delivered via online workshops.

Programme Fee: The fee for the CIPD Foundation Certificate in L&D is €2,600 per person. An Early Bird Discounted Price of €2,350 is available for bookings received before Friday, 4 September 2020. An additional fee of €950 is payable for the Diploma Units.

Fee includes CIPD Student Membership Fee (to July 2021); attendance at workshops; all IPA course materials including prescribed textbooks, unit workbooks and access to online resources; tutor support & refreshments at workshops. Where 3 or more participants from the same organisation enrol on and complete the programme, a 10% discount will apply. Individuals who will be paying for this course themselves can contact the IPA to discuss payment options.

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Please note that places are limited on this programme and early booking is advised to secure a place.Please return your completed form to: Central Bookings Office Institute of Public Administration, 57-61 Lansdowne Road, Dublin D04 TC62 Tel: 01 240 3666 | Fax: 01 668 9135 | Email: training@ipa.ie | www.ipa.ieThe IPA is a CIPD Approved Centre for the delivery of its Foundation Certificate and Diploma Programmes in Human Resources Practice and Learning and Development. In accordance with the IPA’s Privacy Policy learner’s data for those enrolled on CIPD programmes will be shared with the CIPD as the relevant awarding body. The CIPD Privacy Policy is available at: www.cipd.co.uk/privacy-policy

CIPD Foundation Certificate & Diploma in Learning and Development

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