Level 3 Learning and Development Practitioner
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Duration: 18 months (plus 5 months EPA)
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Learning and Development Practitioner Apprenticeship
Developing the next generation of Learning and Development practitioners
This apprenticeship is designed for individuals looking to start or develop a career in Learning and Development (L&D). Learners develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to support employee learning, performance improvement and talent development. The programme covers key areas of L&D, including learning delivery, organisational development and supporting business change.
Combining workplace experience with structured learning, apprentices gain practical skills that help individuals and organisations grow. On completion, learners can progress and continue with the professional development by enrolling on to the L5 L&D Consultant/Partner programme.
Topics, units and assessments
Supporting career development and business success
As part of this apprenticeship, learners will develop knowledge and skills in:
1
Business Culture and Change
Understand organisational culture and how businesses manage change effectively.
2
People Analytics
Use data and insights to support people practices and business decision-making.
3
Core Behaviours for People Professionals
Develop the professional behaviours needed to support employees and organisations.
4
People Practice
Build knowledge of key HR functions, processes and best practices.
5
Employee Support
Develop skills to support employee well-being, engagement and workplace success.
6
Professional Development
Strengthen the knowledge and behaviours needed to progress within the HR profession.
Customised training available
Flexible delivery to suit your business or schedule
Career progression
Career progression that drives personal growth and business success
L&D Coordinator
L&D coordinators support the planning and delivery of learning and development activities across an organisation. They help organise training, coordinate resources and communicate with learners and stakeholders to ensure learning runs smoothly and supports business needs.
L&D Practitioner
L&D practitioners identify learning needs and design and deliver effective learning solutions. They support individuals and teams to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours, helping improve performance and achieve organisational goals.
Instructional Designer
Instructional designers create engaging and effective learning experiences. They use learning principles and digital tools to develop training materials, courses and resources that meet learner needs and support development.
Skills Coach
Skills coaches play a vital role in supporting learner development and workplace performance. They deliver engaging group and one-to-one learning sessions, guiding individuals through structured training and development activities that build both technical expertise and essential soft skills. Through coaching, mentoring and tailored support, they help learners apply their knowledge in the workplace and achieve their personal and professional goals.
Develop your talent
Progress to the Level 5 Learning and Development Consultant/Partner apprenticeship and build the advanced skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to support career growth and organisational success.
Total People have been supportive and helped me to see myself as a good practitioner, with lots to offer. I would truly recommend the apprenticeship route. It gives you real working experience alongside developing your knowledge and with a supportive trainer and assessor it really did make the difference to me.
Shannon, Learning and Development Apprentice
How training works
Designed to minimise disruption while supporting real-world learning
Off the job training is a critical and important element; it must deliver new skills and knowledge that are directly relevant to the apprenticeship standard and can include:
Teaching of theory via blended delivery methods
Practical training
Work shadowing
Supported learning and time spent writing any assignments/questions.
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