Learning & Development Practitioner
Build foundational L&D skills to design learning experiences, deliver training effectively, and measure impact.
For L&D Professionals At Every Level
L&D Coordinators
Develop from support into L&D practitioner role. Build instructional design and training delivery skills.
Learning Advisors
Build comprehensive L&D foundation. Design effective learning experiences and measure impact.
Instructional Designers
Master learning design principles. Build structured approaches to learning and development.
Trainers & Facilitators
Develop training delivery excellence. Build facilitation skills and create engaging learning experiences.
Corporate L&D Teams
Build L&D capability within organisations. Lead learning development and drive learning cultures.
Career Changers
Move into L&D from other roles. Foundation qualification and structured entry pathway into L&D.
Your L&D Qualifications
CMI Level 3 Coaching
Coaching & Mentoring
CMI Level 3 award in coaching and mentoring. Build coaching skills and support learner development.
8 Core L&D Modules
L&D Principles & Practice
Learning fundamentals, L&D context, professional practice, continuous learning.
Learning Design & Instructional Design
ADDIE model, learning objectives, instructional design, content development, learning solutions.
Training Delivery & Facilitation
Training delivery, facilitation skills, managing groups, engagement techniques, Q&A handling.
Coaching & Mentoring Foundations
CMI coaching, mentoring skills, coaching conversations, supporting learner development.
Digital Learning & Technology
Learning management systems, digital tools, virtual delivery, blended learning design.
Measuring Learning Impact
Evaluation frameworks, Kirkpatrick model, measuring ROI, impact assessment, KPIs.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
NCFE mental health foundation, supporting learner wellbeing, psychological safety, duty of care.
Workplace Learning Project
Lead L&D project in workplace. Demonstrate competence across learning design, delivery, and evaluation.
Your 12-Month Learning Journey
L&D Foundations
L&D principles, CIPD basics, learning design fundamentals, instructional design frameworks.
Design & Delivery
Learning design deepening, training delivery skills, facilitation, coaching fundamentals.
Advanced Skills
Digital learning, evaluation and impact measurement, mental health and wellbeing, professional practice.
Project & EPA
Workplace learning project, portfolio building, mock assessments, End-Point Assessment preparation.
End-Point Assessment (12+3 Months)
Practical Observation
Observe learner delivering training or facilitating learning. Assess delivery and learner engagement.
Question & Answer
Assessor questions on learning design, delivery, and L&D practice. Demonstrates understanding and expertise.
Professional Discussion
Discussion with portfolio evidence. Graded Pass / Merit / Distinction. Demonstrates L&D competence.
Why TESS Group
Practical L&D Focus
Designed for L&D practitioners. Real training delivery, design projects, and practical learning experience.
1 Qualification
CMI Coaching. Portable credential for L&D careers.
Impact Measurement
Focus on learning impact and evaluation. Build skills in measuring learning effectiveness and ROI.
Coaching Skills Embedded
CMI coaching integrated throughout. Build coaching capability to support learner development.
Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful but not essential. Programme suits L&D coordinators stepping up, and career changers into L&D. Support available throughout.
One qualification: CMI Level 3 Coaching & Mentoring.
£6,000 levy-funded through the Apprenticeship Levy. TESS Group helps employers maximise available funding.
12 months on-programme plus 3 months EPA. Approximately 12-15 hours per week off-the-job training alongside work.
Yes. CIPD Level 3 foundation for further learning. Many progress to Level 5 or L&D specialist qualifications.
Launch Your L&D Career
Build foundational L&D skills. Design learning experiences. Measure impact. 12 months. levy-funded.