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Entry Year

21/09/2025

Location

Titanic Quarter

Duration

1 Year (Part-Time)

Course Code

P00282-AA
Overview
Level 5Organisational Learning and DevelopmentAwarded by CIPD
Titanic Quarter
Part-Time
Higher Education
Start Date: 21/09/2025
End Date: 07/06/2026

Qualifications

CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development (603/5960/2)
Day of week: Tuesday
Times: 14:00 - 20:30

Overview

The CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development qualification offers the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by Learning and Development professionals. It aims to extend and foster a deeper level of understanding and application to naturally progress learners’ expertise, so they can evolve into L&D leaders and managers. 

The course is delivered in a blended learning format (1 week face to face, one week online) with a mixture of face-to-face classes, tutorials, and online learning activity. 

The Level 5 Diploma is suitable for those who have progressed from a Level 3 training qualification and/or candidates that have suitable/relevant experience within learning and development. 

To complete the Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development you must complete the following 7 units totalling 42 credits: 

  • Organisational performance and culture in practice 
  • Evidence based practice 
  • Professional behaviours and valuing people 
  • Supporting self-directed and social learning 
  • Learning and development design to create value 
  • Facilitate personalised and performance focused learning 
  • Leadership and management development 

Please read our Terms and Conditions before applying for or enrolling on any of our courses.

Belfast met holds CIPD Platinum Study Centre status. This recognises our consistent delivery of excellent quality against CIPD’s standards for marking, assessment and membership; robust Centre administration and operations; whilst demonstrating high levels of learner achievement and satisfaction.

 

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Requirements

This qualification is designed for learners aged 18+ who want to learn about organisational learning and development. 

To enter students must hold a level 3 training qualification or equivalent AND have suitable/relevant experience in Learning and Development. 

All courses within Belfast Met are delivered and assessed in English, apart from language-specific courses. Your competence in English must be verified prior to enrolling on your chosen course. 

Fees

Fees:
Academic period 2025:
Examination / Registration Fee = £160.00
Tuition Fee = £775.00

Fees are payable annually.

Please note:

If you are an employee of a NI Business with less than 250 employees, your employer may be eligible to apply for funding towards the cost of this programme.

Further eligibility criteria will apply to confirm Funding and all Funding remains subject to continued availability.

Please contact Business Development team on businessdevelopment@belfastmet.ac.uk for more information.

Assessment

Assessment Method: A combination of written and practical assessment activity for each unit set by CIPD.

Assessment is based on continuous course work which is organisational and L&D related.

The 7 assessments require a commitment to academic study and reading on a weekly basis outside of class.

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Careers

The Level 5 Diploma in Organisational Learning & Development provides the knowledge towards Associate Professional membership of CIPD. Learners may progress to other higher education study or CIPD qualifications at Level 7. 

Careers
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