Purpose and aim of unit
The purpose of this unit is to equip the learners with the knowledge and skills required to manage and co-ordinate the business of learning and development (L&D). The unit will further the learners’ understanding of the key purpose and objectives of the learning and development (L&D) function in contemporary organisations. The unit will examine evidence on how the L&D function contributes to positive business outcomes and the change agenda in organisations. Different models of delivering L&D solutions will be examined along with a consideration of the key roles and responsibilities of the L&D manager. The unit will explore the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for different L&D job roles, especially those required to manage and co-ordinate the function effectively, L&D strategy development and the management of the L&D team.
This unit is suitable for persons who:
Are working in or seeking to develop a career in L&D
Aim to develop their understanding of the scope of the L&D function
Aim to develop the knowledge and skills required to manage and co-ordinate the L&D function in contemporary organisations
Learning outcomes
On completion of this unit, learners will:
Understand the evolving nature, purpose and business improvement activities of the learning and development function in contemporary organisations
Understand different models for delivering the learning and development function
Be able to manage different aspects of the learning and development function
Unit assessment
To achieve this unit, the evidence the learner presents for assessment must demonstrate that they have met all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
Learning outcomes
The learner will:
Understand the evolving nature, purpose and business improvement activities of the learning and development function in contemporary organisations
Understand different models for delivering the learning and development function
Be able to manage different aspects of the learning and development function
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1.1 Discuss the key purposes of the learning and development function in organisations
1.2 Identify a range of learning and development activities that can contribute to business improvement
1.3 Compare and contrast different roles in learning and development
2.1 Critically assess the relative merits of different models for delivering the learning and development function
3.1 Discuss the key roles and responsibilities of learning and development managers
3.2 Develop a coherent and costed learning and development plan
3.3 Provide leadership, guidance and support to members of the learning and development team