CIPD Level 5 Assoc. Additional Specialist Unit: Personalised & Performance Focus Learning

This unit focuses on the effective facilitation of learning activities that have an impact. This includes knowing how to prepare an impactful intervention, making effective use of pre-learning activities and personalisation to create learning that can be transferred back into the organisational context. In addition, it explores facilitation techniques, whether face-to-face or online, and the principles and ethics that underpin the delivery of an outstanding learning experience.

This is a specialist unit under the CIPD Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development. You must complete a total of 7 units to get certified for the full Diploma.

You will develop a range of personalised, accessible learning resources evaluating internal and external factors as part of your preparation. You will discuss the concept of facilitation and facilitation techniques to support learning and will demonstrate techniques for monitoring the effectiveness of learning activities, differentiating these according to the needs of learners. You will explore ethical factors involved in the facilitation of learning and will deliver an inclusive learning activity that meets objectives. Finally, you will explain the concept of ‘transfer of learning’ and evaluate the role of line managers in supporting this.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this unit, learners will:

• Be able to prepare for an engaging and impactful learning and development activity.
• Be able to deliver a learning and development activity using effective and inclusive facilitation methods.
• Understand strategies which support the transfer of learning to the workplace.

This unit is suitable for persons who:

• are aspiring to, or embarking on, a career in learning and development
• are working in a people practice role and wish to contribute their knowledge and skills to help shape learning and development
• are working towards or working in a learning and development role

You’ll need a passion for helping and developing others and whilst you don’t need formal qualifications, some L&D experience is beneficial. Contact our expert team, who will be happy to offer advice on what is right for you and get you started on developing the knowledge and skills you need to help you on your way to achieving your career ambitions.

Studying this unit will help raise your credibility as an L&D professional & support your career development plans. Upon completion of this unit you will have completed one of the units needed to achieve the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma and upon completion of the Diploma you’ll be awarded CIPD Associate Membership. The full qualification is awarded when all 7 units are completed.