Industry-Recognised Qualification: The CIPD is globally renowned for setting standards in HR and people development. By obtaining this certification, apprentices will gain a prestigious qualification that is respected by employers worldwide. 

Practical and Relevant Curriculum: Our carefully crafted curriculum covers a wide range of topics, ensuring apprentices develop a holistic understanding of L&D principles and practices. From designing effective training programmes to evaluating learning outcomes, you’ll gain the skills to make a significant impact on the organisation’s performance and growth. 

Flexible Learning Options: We understand that everyone’s learning journey is unique. That’s why we offer flexible learning options to suit the needs of the apprentice, allowing them to balance work commitments while progressing towards the apprenticeship. 

Experienced Tutors: Apprentices will learn from industry experts and seasoned HR professionals who bring real-world insights into the classroom. Apprentices will benefit from their extensive knowledge and practical experience, enabling them to gain valuable perspectives and learn best practices. 

Networking Opportunities: Apprentices are able to connect with like-minded professionals, expand professional relationships, network, and engage in valuable discussions. The CIPD community provides a platform for collaboration, allowing apprentices to build relationships that can open doors to new opportunities. 

Career Advancement: Enhanced career development with this recognised certification. The Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning & Development can serve as a springboard for various HR roles and provide the platform for a continual career progression. 

This programme is made up of a mixture of core units, specialist units and optional units. ALS will work with you to decide what units are relevant to your role, and your business. A brief overview of these units is below. 

• Organisational performance and culture in practice. 
• Evidence based practice. 
• Professional behaviours and valuing people.

And many more…

• Typical duration of 22 months. 

• Induction session for apprentices and for their line managers. 

• 10x half day face to face technical skills and knowledge workshops. 

• 25x half day virtual technical skills and knowledge workshops. 

• Supported by self-study online resources. 

• One to One tutor coaching and assessment support sessions 

• 6 Essential skills assessment days. (3 Preparation days and 3 Live Task days)

• 2 hour long essential skills confirmatory tests.

Essential Skills activities are not applicable to apprentices with exemptions. 

• The CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning & Development 

• Essential Skills Wales (ESW) Level 2 in Communication  

• Essential Skills Wales (ESW) Level 2 in Application of Number  

• Essential Skills Wales (ESW) Level 2 in Digital Literacy