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Level 3 Learning and Development Consultant Business Partner Apprenticeship

Become the learning specialist your organisation relies on. Build hands-on capability in designing, delivering and evaluating training, while earning a CIPD qualification that accelerates your career in people development.

CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice embedded at no extra cost
HR qualified Performance Coaches that bring their first-hand experience to your learning
Career-focused outcomes designed to build practical capability and confidence, supporting progression into specialist L&D roles

Apprenticeship overview

Build the foundations of a successful L&D career

Whether you’re stepping into L&D for the first time or formalising experience you already have, this apprenticeship develops the essential skills every modern learning professional needs. Develop the confidence to identify learning needs, design engaging and relevant solutions, deliver training effectively in both virtual and in-person settings, and evaluate the impact of your work using real data and feedback. And with a Level 3 CIPD qualification, you’ll be backed by an industry-recognised standard.

Who is the programme for?

Perfect for those working alongside HR teams, subject matter experts or business managers looking to learn strategies that align with organisational goals. The Level 3 Learning and Development Practitioner Apprenticeship is designed for those looking to build a strong foundation for their career, and is ideal for roles including:

  • L&D Assistant

  • L&D Coordinator

  • HR Assistant (with L&D focus) 

Where will the programme take you?

This apprenticeship lays the foundation for progression into more strategic L&D roles. You’ll gain the qualifications you need for careers progression or further development through the Level 5 L&D Consultant Business Partner Apprenticeship.

You may also choose to pursue further qualifications, including CIPD Level 5 Diploma in People Management.

Who's eligible?

Eligibility is set by individual employers, but typically includes:

  • Five GCSEs (including English and maths) or equivalent

OR

  • Relevant work experience

To apply for this programme you should be employed in a relevant role.

Apprenticeship information

Duration
18 months
Study modes
Online live teaching and performance coaching, professional workshops and work based projects
Cost
£6,000levy funded
Free for learners for Learners
95% government funded for non-levy payers
Apprenticeship standard
Learning and Development Practitioner

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Choose the UK's leading professional apprenticeship provider

Your success is our businessWe begin with specialist onboarding and guidance – aligning your personal goals with wider business objectives – to craft plans that deliver maximum mutual impact.
Learn from the best, become the bestFully-qualified Performance Coaches and industry-leading tutors bring their firsthand expertise to your studies – empowering you to become a master.
Best practice makes perfectHands-on learning through practical scenarios and our virtual learning platform ensures you have the knowhow to perform in the professional world.
Back-up that stacks upEducational psychologists and career mentors. Performance coaches and mental health specialists. You’ll have an entire multidisciplinary team behind you.
AI predicted performanceWe don’t just plan performance. We predict it. Our AI-driven model uses data to anticipate progress, adjusting in real-time to optimise success.
See it for yourselfPerformance trackers mean you can share your performance with managers, keeping them up to speed with key insights to observe progress and create better outcomes.

Frequently asked questions

If you can’t find the answer to a question, our advisers will be happy to help.

An L&D Practitioner Apprenticeship is a programme designed to build the core skills every modern learning professional needs. You’ll learn how to identify learning needs, design engaging solutions, deliver training effectively in both virtual and in-person settings, and measure impact using real data.

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