Course Details
Learning & Development : September 2027 (UCC)
Advance your L&D career with this practical, nationally recognised Level 7 Diploma, delivered in partnership with University College Cork (UCC). Designed
for experienced professionals, this fully online programme helps you lead impactful learning strategies blending live virtual classes with work-based
assignments but no exams.
You’ll gain expertise across the full L&D cycle: from analysing needs to designing, delivering, coaching, and measuring learning.
Who is it for?
Individuals who have an interest in training and development and may wish to
pursue it as a career.
Individuals who hold training and development responsibilities in organisations.
Individuals and teams involved in the design and delivery of training
programmes.
Consultants who wish to gain formal qualifications in training and development.
Managers and team leaders who wish to gain an insight into the systematic
training process.
Programme modules:
L&D in Organisations – 1.5 days
Positioning L&D in Organisations – 6 days
Designing L&D Activities – 3 days
Measuring L&D Effectiveness – 1 day
Coaching & Mentoring – 3 days
IT & Social Media in L&D – 3 days
Contemporary Developments – 2 days
Becoming an L&D Specialist – 2 days
You will learn how to:
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Outline the remit and span of the role of the Learning and Development specialist within a national and international organisation context.
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Engage an strategic approach to learning and development activities
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Design, Select and deliver learning and development interventions to optimise participant learning and organisation impact
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Evaluate tangible and intangible impacts of learning and development activity
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Establish and run an effective coaching and mentoring systems in an organisation context
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Optimise the use of IT and social media in the delivery of the learning and development role
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Identify the emerging trends and challenges in the profession
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Devise a personal Continuous Development Plan based on a comprehensive self-assessment against professional standards & recognised skill sets
Course dates for 2026/27 (TBC)
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Module 1: L&D in Organisations
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Module 2: Positioning L&D in Organisations
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Module 3: Designing L&D Activities
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Module 4: Measuring the Effectiveness L&D
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Module 5: Coaching and Mentoring in Organisations
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Module 6: Technology Enhanced Learning
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Module 7: Contemporary Developments in L&D
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Module 8: Becoming a L&D Specialist
Course Details.
The course is fully virtual through Zoom.
Each day runs from 09:00 to 17:00
Course Dates: TBC
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Module 2 -
Module 3 -
Module 4 -
Module 5 -
Module 6 -
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Module 8 -
Price
Full Diploma (8 Modules)
€2,450 to participants eligible for Learning & Development Skillnet (L&DS) funding
€3,150 non-funded
Certificate (Exit at Module 4)
€1,650 to participants eligible for Learning & Development Skillnet (L&DS) funding
€2,050 non funded
Cancelation Fees:
Notice of less than 10 working days: 100% of course fee.
Notice of 10 – 20 working days: 50% of course fee.
If you would like to attend a information Webinar on the Diploma please click on Expression of interest and you will then receive the invite to the session in May of 2027. Date will be confirmed in advance and session will be recorded.
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Get in touch to find out moreModules
Module 5 - Coaching & Mentoring in Organisations
Coaching & Mentoring in Organisations
(10 Credits) 3 lecture days + 24 work-based hours
Module 1 – L&D in Organisations
L&D in Organisations
(5 Credits) 1.5 lecture days + 12 work-based hours
Module 2 - Positioning L&D in Organisations
Positioning L&D in Organisations
(10 Credits) 6 Lecture Days
Module 3 - Designing L&D Activities
Designing L&D Activities
(10 Credits) 3 lecture days + 24 work-based hours
Module 4 - Measuring the Effectiveness of L&D
Measuring the Effectiveness of L&D
(5 Credits) 1 lecture day + 24 work-based hours
Module 6 - IT and Social Media in L&D
IT and Social Media in L&D
(10 Credits) 3 lecture days + 24 work-based hours
Module 7 - Contemporary Developments in L&D
Contemporary Developments in L&D
(5 Credits) 2 lecture days + 12 work-based hours
Module 8 - Becoming a L&D Specialist
Becoming a L&D Specialist
(5 Credits) 2 lecture days + 12 work-based hours.

The qualifications pathway through the L&DI has been a real journey for me. From the Level 6 Professional Practice Certificate to the Level 7 Diploma with UCC, L&DI has supported me every step of the way.
Ronan Flood
Warrior Consulting
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