L&D Consultant Business Partner
Become the strategic learning partner your organisation needs. Drive business value through talent development, AI-enabled learning design, consultancy excellence, and transformational change.
Strategic L&D Partners Drive Value Here
Learning Strategists
Move from delivery into strategy. Build consultancy capability and drive business value through learning.
Organisational Development Leaders
Lead L&D strategy across organisations. Design learning solutions aligned to business strategy.
Talent Development Managers
Build talent development strategy. Develop pipelines and drive succession planning through learning.
L&D Consultants
Develop consultancy expertise. Add depth to L&D consulting and business partnership capability.
Instructional Design Leaders
Lead learning design strategies. Build enterprise-level approaches to AI-enabled learning design and innovation.
Change & Transformation Leaders
Lead L&D during transformation. Build learning capability to support change and drive adoption.
Your L&D Leadership Qualifications
CMI Level 5 Coaching
Professional Coaching Practice
CMI Level 5 award in professional coaching practice. Coaching skills for L&D leaders and change support.
NCFE Level 2 Equality
Diversity & Compliance
NCFE Level 2 certificate in equality and diversity. Ensure inclusive learning and workplace compliance.
A Complimentary Spot on Our
AI Prompting Masterclass
Every learner on this programme gets a free seat on our Ultimate Prompt Engineering Masterclass. Learn how modern L&D teams are using Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini to accelerate needs analysis, draft learning content, analyse learner feedback at scale, and free up time for strategic work.
10 Strategic L&D Modules
Strategic L&D & Business Partnership
L&D strategy, business alignment, organisational strategy, business partnership, strategic planning.
Organisational Needs Analysis & Consultancy
Organisational development, needs analysis, consultancy approaches, problem diagnosis, data-driven decisions.
Learning Solution Design & Implementation
Solution design, blended learning, AI-assisted curriculum development, implementation, change management.
Digital Learning Innovation & Technology
Learning technology, AI and generative tools for L&D, virtual delivery, content platforms, emerging technologies.
Evaluation, Data Analytics & Impact
Evaluation frameworks, impact measurement, AI-powered analytics, ROI, Kirkpatrick, business case building.
Change Management & Project Leadership
Change leadership, project management, stakeholder engagement, managing resistance, sustaining change.
Coaching, Mentoring & Talent Management
CMI coaching, talent development, succession planning, coaching cultures, mentoring strategies.
Financial Management & Business Cases
Financial acumen, budget management, business case development, investment justification, cost control.
Professional Practice, EDI & Compliance
Professional standards, equality and diversity, GDPR, duty of care, ethics, continuous learning.
Consultancy Project & EPA Preparation
Lead consultancy project. Develop business proposal, implementation plan, demonstrate business impact.
Your 16-Month Journey
Strategic L&D Foundations
Strategic thinking, business alignment, organisational strategy, consultancy foundations.
Needs Analysis & Design
Organisational needs analysis, learning solution design, problem diagnosis, strategic planning.
Innovation & Evaluation
Digital innovation, learning technology, evaluation frameworks, impact measurement, ROI.
Change, Coaching & Finance
Change leadership, coaching skills, talent development, financial management, business cases.
Consultancy Project
Lead real consultancy project within organisation. Develop business proposal and implementation plan.
EPA & Transition
Gateway readiness, EPA preparation, professional discussion, End-Point Assessment.
Why TESS Group
Strategic Business Focus
Designed for L&D leaders and consultants. Strategic thinking and business partnership at every module.
2 Qualifications
CMI Coaching, NCFE Equality & Diversity. Professional credentials for L&D leadership.
Consultancy Projects
Lead real consultancy project. Demonstrate business impact and drive strategy within organisation.
Assoc CIPD Eligible
On completion you're eligible for Associate CIPD membership. Formal professional credential.
Frequently Asked Questions
Perfect for L&D managers and leaders stepping into strategic roles. Suits L&D professionals wanting to build consultancy capability.
Assoc CIPD eligible on completion. With experience and further development, path to CIPD Chartered Member (FCIPD).
16 months on-programme (12 learning + 4 EPA). Approximately 12-15 hours per week off-the-job training.
Up to £7,000 levy-funded through the Apprenticeship Levy. TESS Group helps employers maximise available funding.
Previous L&D experience recommended (typically 2+ years). Career changers with strong business background may be suitable.
AI and generative tools are woven through the design, technology, and evaluation modules, and every learner gets a complimentary spot on our Ultimate Prompt Engineering Masterclass covering Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini for L&D. Practical, no coding required.
Lead Strategic Learning Transformation
Become the L&D strategic partner your organisation needs. CIPD Level 5. 16 months. levy-funded.