New CIPD Learning & Development Qualifications set to become the globally recognised standard for L&D professionals
Reed Learning today adds two new CIPD Foundation and Intermediate Learning & Development (L&D) qualifications to its extensive portfolio.
Joseph Grech, FCIPD, programme lead of the new L&D qualifications states that "these new qualifications positively showcase the social collaborative tools that we know work best for adult learners. It truly meets the demands of today's global L&D professional."
The CIPD qualifications to be delivered are:
- Foundation Certificate & Diploma in Learning and Development Practice (level 3)
- Intermediate Certificate & Diploma in Learning and Development (level 5)
The feedback from former candidates was that previous qualifications had a heavy bias towards HR practices and strategy. The content and delivery methods of these programmes has been revised to reduce HR management focus and ensure they reflect modern L&D practices and latest thinking. Optional content includes topics such as collective and social learning, managing L&D suppliers, digital and blended learning. The level 5 qualification can now be tailored to meet the specific learning needs of the organisation or individuals whether L&D managers, practitioners or consultants.
These new qualifications are offered by Reed Business School working through Watson Martin Partnership (WMP).
Heather Watson, FCIPD, co-owner of WMP said "There was a much needed change required for the L&D qualifications to reflect today's L&D environment. We were delighted to have been involved in the consultation process and, as a result, have an influence on developing these new standards."
WMP will be making optimum use of technology to deliver an efficient virtual learning experience for global candidates. The decision by WMP to innovate the way they deliver these programmes demonstrates their willingness to adapt to the growing demand for more use of leading edge technology and social media.
WMP will develop and implement this CIPD programme for L&D professionals with a focus on all participants receiving the same learning experience, regardless of their global location.
The development of the new programme started in October 2014 and the qualification will be open to the public from January 2015.
About Watson Martin Partnership
Watson Martin Partnership has been a successful CIPD Approved Centre for over 10 years, delivering all levels of CIPD HR and L&D programmes to over 1,400 people. Candidates choose WMP because they offer a flexible and thorough approach. They use a unique blend of delivery methods that combines learning elements with competency assessment and development activities to create a programme tailored to their clients' needs.
In 2014 CIPD rated WMP with an overall score of 1 which is the highest award for all of their qualifications. This means that "CIPD is very confident that there is little or no risk to the integrity of the qualification or the CIPD brand." The CIPD selected WMP as one of the first centres to be approved to deliver their new qualifications. WMP's focus on integrity and excellence is also revealed by their exam results being consistently above the national average.
WMP have successfully delivered Level 3, 5 and 7 courses to many L&D professionals within the UK and globally. This has enabled them to develop an in-depth understanding of the diverse range of activities undertaken and challenges faced by L&D professionals. They have also delivered in-house programmes to major organisations including Royal Bank of Scotland, Centrica, Coca Cola, Lidl, Thames Water, ASDA and the City HR Academy.