CIPD Level 7 Advanced Specialist Unit: Designing Learning to Improve Performance

This unit focuses on the significance of learning design and delivery considering the organisational context and the needs to be addressed. It explores the theories and models of learning design, both traditional and contemporary, the range of delivery modes and the impact of the learning experience on the transfer of learning into the organisation. It considers the importance of analysing data from learning interventions resulting in meaningful and purposeful learning design.

This is a specialist unit under the CIPD Advanced Diploma in Strategic Learning and Development. You must complete all 8 units to get certified for the full Diploma.

You will critically analyse how organisational approaches to learning are impacted by different contexts and the external environment. You will discuss ways in which robust learning strategies and policies are developed and undertake critical analysis of organisational approaches to learning in external and internal contexts. You will evaluate methods through which learning data may be obtained and how it relates to learning needs. You will also critically discuss the differences between a learning gap and a development gap. The importance of design and delivery of learning and the requirements for differentiated approaches will be covered. Finally, you will review the role of impact measurement and how learning professionals develop awareness of impact cultures within organisations.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module, learners will be able to:

• Understand how learning is impacted by both the external environment and internal organisational context.
• Understand the importance of learning needs assessment to inform the design process.
• Understand the role of impact measurement within the learning process.
• Understand the importance of design and delivery of learning events in context.

You may be an experienced people practitioner who cannot commit to the full CIPD Diploma programme or you may wish to undertake this unit to challenge yourself and deepen your understanding in a certain area of HR. Or you may be looking to get a taster for what to expect from a CIPD Level 7 Qualification.

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You don’t need formal qualifications but ideally you will have a relevant degree or HR experience.

Contact us and our friendly advisers would be happy to discuss your career goals and the assessment requirements and ensure this the right pathway for you.

Studying towards the Advanced Diploma will ensure you fulfil your potential. Upon completion of this unit you will have completed one of the units needed to achieve the CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic Learning and Development, which can help you become a Chartered Member of the CIPD. You won’t receive the full qualification until all 8 units have been completed.