Learning and Development Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 3

Course Overview

The Learning and Development Practitioner Apprenticeship is a Level 3 qualification designed for those delivering training and learning solutions across all sectors. As an L and D Practitioner you will identify training needs, design and deliver engaging learning activities, and evaluate the impact of training on learners and organisations.

This role links directly to business objectives and workforce performance, ensuring learning solutions are practical, inclusive and future focused.

Who Is This For?

This Learning and Development Practitioner Apprenticeship is ideal if you want to:

  • Work in training, learning and development across public, private or voluntary sectors

  • Identify and analyse organisational and individual training needs

  • Design and deliver training programmes that are engaging and effective

  • Evaluate the impact of training on learners and business performance

  • Progress towards professional recognition with CIPD or similar bodies

What You’ll Learn

You will gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours to:

  • Apply theories of adult learning, group behaviour and the training cycle

  • Design and deliver training using face to face, blended or digital methods

  • Confidently facilitate learning and support learners of all abilities

  • Evaluate the effectiveness of training using recognised models

  • Communicate, coach and influence learners and stakeholders

  • Work collaboratively within L and D teams, HR teams and wider business areas

  • Keep learning inclusive, diverse and aligned with business objectives

Typical Job Roles

Graduates of this apprenticeship may go on to roles such as:

  • Learning and Development Practitioner

  • Learning Designer

  • Learning Facilitator

  • Training Practitioner

  • Digital Learning Designer

How You’ll Work

As a Learning and Development Practitioner you will:

  • Identify and analyse learning needs in line with organisational goals

  • Design and develop training resources and materials

  • Deliver training sessions face to face, online or through blended methods

  • Evaluate learning outcomes to improve training delivery

  • Work alongside HR teams, subject matter experts and business managers

  • Build strong relationships and support learners with feedback and coaching

For more on professional recognition visit the CIPD.

Key Skills You’ll Develop

  • Training needs analysis and consultation

  • Learning design, delivery and facilitation

  • Coaching and mentoring learners

  • Evaluation of learning outcomes and impact

  • Communication and collaboration with stakeholders

  • Adapting delivery to digital, blended and face to face contexts

Why Choose This Course?

The Learning and Development Practitioner Apprenticeship equips you to design, deliver and evaluate training that makes a measurable impact. You will gain professional skills that are valued across every sector and may be eligible for Associate Membership of CIPD or other professional bodies.

Apprenticeship Details

  • Level: 3

  • Duration: 18 to 24 months

  • Entry requirements: Employers will set their own, but typically you will already have technical, vocational or behavioural expertise to share through training

  • Assessment: End point assessment including observation, professional discussion and portfolio

  • Qualifications: Apprentices without Level 2 English and Maths must achieve this before end point assessment. British Sign Language can be accepted as an alternative for those where it is the primary language