Build foundational L&D skills to design learning experiences, deliver training effectively, and measure impact.
Develop from support into L&D practitioner role. Build instructional design and training delivery skills.
Build comprehensive L&D foundation. Design effective learning experiences and measure impact.
Master learning design principles. Build structured approaches to learning and development.
Develop training delivery excellence. Build facilitation skills and create engaging learning experiences.
Build L&D capability within organisations. Lead learning development and drive learning cultures.
Move into L&D from other roles. Foundation qualification and structured entry pathway into L&D.
People Practice L3
CIPD Level 3 foundation covering HR and L&D principles. Recognised entry qualification for L&D careers.
Coaching & Mentoring
CMI Level 3 award in coaching and mentoring. Build coaching skills and support learner development.
First Aid & Advocacy
Mental Health First Aid and Advocacy. Support learner wellbeing and create psychologically safe learning.
Learning fundamentals, CIPD Level 3, L&D context, professional practice, continuous learning.
ADDIE model, learning objectives, instructional design, content development, learning solutions.
Training delivery, facilitation skills, managing groups, engagement techniques, Q&A handling.
CMI coaching, mentoring skills, coaching conversations, supporting learner development.
Learning management systems, digital tools, virtual delivery, blended learning design.
Evaluation frameworks, Kirkpatrick model, measuring ROI, impact assessment, KPIs.
NCFE mental health foundation, supporting learner wellbeing, psychological safety, duty of care.
Lead L&D project in workplace. Demonstrate competence across learning design, delivery, and evaluation.
L&D principles, CIPD basics, learning design fundamentals, instructional design frameworks.
Learning design deepening, training delivery skills, facilitation, coaching fundamentals.
Digital learning, evaluation and impact measurement, mental health and wellbeing, professional practice.
Workplace learning project, portfolio building, mock assessments, End-Point Assessment preparation.
Observe learner delivering training or facilitating learning. Assess delivery and learner engagement.
Assessor questions on learning design, delivery, and L&D practice. Demonstrates understanding and expertise.
Discussion with portfolio evidence. Graded Pass / Merit / Distinction. Demonstrates L&D competence.
Designed for L&D practitioners. Real training delivery, design projects, and practical learning experience.
CIPD Foundation, CMI Coaching, NCFE Mental Health. Portable credentials for L&D careers.
Focus on learning impact and evaluation. Build skills in measuring learning effectiveness and ROI.
CMI coaching integrated throughout. Build coaching capability to support learner development.
Helpful but not essential. Programme suits L&D coordinators stepping up, and career changers into L&D. Support available throughout.
Three qualifications: CIPD Foundation Certificate Level 3, CMI Level 3 Coaching & Mentoring, NCFE Level 2 Mental Health First Aid.
£6,000 fully 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.
Build foundational L&D skills. Design learning experiences. Measure impact. 12 months. Fully funded.
