Learning Outcomes

Defining Learning and Development (L&D)

Adult Learning in the Workplace

Career Development Through L&D

Lesson Summary

This module explores how learning and development shapes workforce capability within organisations. You’ll understand the differences between learning, training, and development and the roles various people play in supporting growth. It also covers adult learning principles, motivation, retention and how career pathways guide long-term progression.

L&D Planning

Need Type and Response Choice

Assessing L&D Needs

This module explores how organisations plan and assess learning and development needs. You’ll understand how priorities are ranked, how stakeholder input shapes decisions, and how resource limits affect delivery. It also covers how to distinguish true training needs from non-learning barriers through structured analysis.

Design and Development Foundations

Outcomes and Cognitive Demand

Programme Structure Decisions

This module covers the core outputs of the learning design and development stage. Explore the systematic handoffs within the ADDIE workflow and classify cognitive levels using Bloom's taxonomy. We discuss how to write measurable outcomes, establish clear mastery criteria and segment audiences to balance learning load effectively.

Learning and Development Diploma - First Assessment

This module will now enable you to review your learning and determine your knowledge and understanding of modules 1 to 3. 
Remember, if you do not achieve the required standard after the first attempt, you can re-take the assessment until a successful outcome is achieved.

Content Construction

Method and Format Decisions

Learner Experience Design

In this module, we’ll explore how source content is filtered, explained and turned into usable learning materials. We’ll show you how to build worked examples, storyboards and instructional activities that reflect real work. It also covers delivery formats, social learning, usability and accessibility considerations.

Implementation Setup

Delivery Execution

Workplace Application After Delivery

This module explores how training is delivered in practice, from setting up a physical room to managing a learning management system. You will understand rollout communication, delivery roles and how disruptions are resolved. It also covers gamification, performance support tools and coached practice on the job.

Measurement

Evaluation and Improvement

Governance

This module discusses how learning and development data is collected, interpreted and reported. We will help you understand how progress and behaviour evidence link to business outcomes. It also covers evaluating effectiveness, quality assurance, governance and how portfolios and priorities are managed over time.

Learning and Development Diploma - Assessment

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