Learning & Development Institute (L&DI)

⚠️ Level 7 Diploma in L&D Practice - plan your Autumn 2025 course now ⚠️ Plot your next step along the L&D ladder now. If you're engaged in Learning & Development, and have aspirations to maximise your potential, then the L&DI Level 7 Diploma In L&D Practice should be on your radar. THIS PROGRAMME IS DELIVERED ONLINE. TAKE ADVANTAGE - LEARN FROM ANYWHERE! The programme will commence in late September 2025. Classes are held online on Fridays and Saturdays every two weeks until mid-April, 2026. This programme is perfect for those with foundational knowledge/experience within L&D and/or have at minimum a Level 6 qualification in L&D/Training. Graduate Deirdre Cooke, L&D Co-Ordinator at Lakeland Dairies, told us: “When I moved into L&D, I learned so much from this programme. It helped me understand how valuable an effective L&D function is within an organisation. Linking the business strategy to learning and development. Measuring the effectiveness of learning and the ROI. Exploring coaching and mentoring and lots in between to finally becoming an L&D Specialist. There was unlimited support from all the fabulous tutors, my fellow learners, and from L&DI. I highly recommend this programme to anyone considering a career in L&D.” On the Diploma, you will learn about positioning L&D within organisations, designing L&D activities, measuring effectiveness of L&D, coaching and mentoring, learning technology, contemporary developments, and becoming an L&D specialist. The Diploma can be used as a steppingstone to the Level 9 Master's in Strategic L&D (other qualifying criteria also apply including possessing a degree). Full details on the Diploma (L&D Skillnet funding is available): https://hubs.li/Q032ZxP-0 #LearningandDevelopment #ContinuingEducation #learning #development #upskill #career #jobfairy #diploma

#NEWPROGRAMME In partnership with Harvest, we bring you a brand new one-day programme: Skills Based Organisation: “The How To”... As a HR/L&D leader, are you considering: • How the skills approach could apply in your organisation? • How will it impact long-term on business and people strategies? • Where do I start? If so, then this practical, high impact, one-day programme, delivered by Harvest is perfect for you. Why A Skills Approach? ‘85% of companies are considering how work is organised so that skills can be flexibly ported across work for a company to remain competitive and relevant.’ (Udemy, 2024). According to the World Economic Forum, 85 million jobs will be displaced by 2025. Apart from the fact different skills are required in comparison to what was needed in the past, the pace of skills change for jobs is a major challenge and the number of skills for each job is increasing year-on-year. This programme will give you a practical roadmap to apply the latest research and thinking behind a skills-based approach to their own organisation. Programme Objectives 1. The WHY:Understand the driving forces behind the shift to become a skills-based organisation 2. The WHAT: Explore a range of options to evolve into a skills-based organisation that alignsto your organisation’s strategic goals 3. The HOW: Gain the skills and confidence to apply a skills-based approach within your own organisation 4. Know how to evaluate the available technology options to support a skills-based strategy aligned to your organisations’s strategic goals For more information and to book the February 27th programme: https://hubs.ly/Q032QpMR0 #LEARNING #DEVELOPMENT #SkillsBasedOrganisations

What’s being hyped in L&D? Since 2014, global researcher and industry thinker Donald H. Taylor has been asking L&D practitioners globally one simple question: “What will be hot in workplace L&D this year?” The result is a report with in-depth analysis of what’s trending in popularity, what’s being hyped, and what may actually take off. To claim your report, fill out this one-question poll. It takes no more than a minute to answer, and he would love to hear your views. Complete the one-minute survey here: https://hubs.li/Q032lNLy0 #GSS25 #learning #development #survey

Panel reveal for next week's in-person event: Kevin Hannigan - Head of Talent Consulting at HPC Elaine McGleenan - Director, Learning and Organisational Development at KPMG Kevin Henry - Senior Manager, Talent at PTSB Seth Keil - Talent Development Manager at Aer Lingus Following on from Matt Beane’s keynote at the National Learning & Development Conference, next week's in-person event, in partnership with HPC, explores how organisations are bringing the concepts of Challenge, Connection and Complexity to life in their work with learners. Kindly hosted by the National Treasury Management Agency, this event will provide you with an opportunity to understand the practical steps that Learning Leaders are taking to position learning as an enabler of their strategy and to be viewed as a key element in raising the performance of the organisation. Kevin Hannigan works with clients to develop, deliver and evaluate bespoke solutions that drive performance across their business. He is a highly skilled consultant and facilitator with a wealth of experience in designing the systems and processes that support effective learning, measurement and talent development. Elaine McGleenan has worked in the area of people development for all of her career, with previous roles in Motorola and Norbrook Laboratories Ltd. She ventured into the world of professional services over 20 years ago when she joined KPMG Ireland, which is dedicated to empowering its workforce through strategic learning initiatives, driving business success and employee growth. At the L&DI Learning Awards in 2024, KPMG was named “Best Learning and Development Organisation of the Year.” Kevin Henry is a senior member of the HR Leadership team in Permanent TSB, a leading Irish retail financial services organisation, which has been recognised several times in recent years by both the CIPD and L&DI for best practice in HR. He leads the Learning and Talent team to support the business strategy by designing and delivering a wide range of fully aligned interventions. Kevin has over 20 years of experience in HR and is recognised as an expert in aligning people initiatives with organisational objectives. Seth Keil has over 15 years of experience in HR and is passionate about partnering with leaders to establish and continuously improve an awesome culture and employee experience. At Aer Lingus, he leads cross-functional projects and teams, builds and implements talent strategies, and creates and executes HR transformation initiatives. Join us on January 23rd (from 6pm at the offices of NTMA, Dublin 1) - reserve your place here: https://hubs.li/Q032sJbw0 #learning #development

MSc in Strategic Learning & Development - accepting applications for 2025! The application portal for the 2025/26 programme (20% LD Skillnet funding available to eligible applicants), so if you are interested in applying for this programme and would like to discuss your application, please contact us immediately. The first intake (class of 2022/23) recently graduated - here's what three members of that class said about the programme: 👉 I was delighted when I first learned of the Masters programme via an email from the L&DI. It was exactly what I had been looking for, a programme that would blend a traditional academic approach to andragogy with actual current industry needs. Another aspect that particularly drew me to the programmes was that of having a strategic lens, which can be an area that L&D professionals sometimes struggle with at an organisational level when seeking to be seen as credible strategic partners. 👉 The Master’s was attractive because it was a new and unique collaboration between DCU and L&DI and it was pitched at a strategic level. Given that my business provides consultancy to clients, it is imperative I keep up-to-date with contemporary thinking, both on an academic and practical level. It was also a fantastic opportunity to network with other experts in our industry and to gain wider insights into best practice. The core modules were an exact fit for my needs, and I was particularly interested in HR Analytics, Digital Learning Design and Contemporary Issues in Strategic L&D. The blended delivery meant that I could fit the programme in around my own business. 👉 I was attracted to the programme to develop my strategic knowledge of L&D, gain updates on trends and developments in the area of L&D and to learn from fellow practitioners. The mix of topics was very attractive, and amongst other areas I wanted to deepen my expertise in the areas of Strategy, Leadership & Change, Digital Learning and Data Analytics. Living in Galway, the fact that the programme is blended made it very accessible to me. I believed this delivery method would offer the benefits of virtual learning, and also enable the deeper connections made possible by face-to-face interactions. The partnership of DCU and L&DI was another attraction, given the strong reputation of both parties. Further info on entry criteria and L&D Skillnet funding (available to eligible applicants): https://hubs.li/Q032lRTQ0 #learning #development #masters #strategy #jobfairy

✳️ Getting closer to our next L&DI Professional Practice Certificate (February 4th) ✳️ Organisations' performances are boosted by having professionally proficient trainers. That means staff productivity is improved and up-skilling is faster and more effective. The benefits snowball. Staff and managers responsible for training have a greater degree of job satisfaction and can perform better. High-quality training can result in a more motivated and committed workforce. The L&DI Professional Practice Certificate is the perfect step to becoming a valuable asset in your organisation. THIS COURSE IS FOR... ...those new to L&D, anyone who delivers training, or anyone who needs recognised trainers qualification. It provides participants with the knowledge, skills and confidence to undertake training activities in any industry. The programme will enable L&D professionals to identify and assess training needs, design, develop, plan, organise, deliver and evaluate relevant training activities. L&D Skillnet funding available to eligible applicants. Book your place on our February 4th programme here: https://hubs.li/Q032dh1D0 #learning #development #jobfairy #trainthetrainer

The same magazine - now digital! A Step Towards Sustainability 🌍 L&DI is thrilled to introduce you to the very first edition of KnowL&Dge in its new, fully digital format! With this exciting venture, we are aligning our publication with the values that matter most to the L&D community – innovation, accessibility, and a commitment to sustainability. Switching to a digital-only magazine allows us to significantly reduce our environmental footprint by cutting down on paper use, ink consumption, and the carbon emissions associated with printing and mailing. This digital format also introduces new possibilities: Interactive content - Enjoy videos and clickable links embedded directly into the articles. Accessible anytime, anywhere - View the magazine on your desktop, tablet, or smartphone. Environmentally friendly - A sustainable approach that reduces waste and promotes greener living. We invite you to explore the first digital edition here: https://hubs.li/Q031_VKt0 On a separate note, your feedback is incredibly important to us as we continue to refine and enhance this experience. Please don’t hesitate to share your thoughts with joe.finegan@landdi.ie. Thank you for your continued support and for joining us in this step towards a more sustainable future. #learning #development #KNOWLEDGEMAG #sustainability

Our Evaluating Learning Impact programmes in 2023 AND 2024 were FULLY BOOKED. Next programme: February 25th, 2025 - book now to avoid disappointment - limited places available 👇 Can you confidently convey the impact L&D makes in your organisation? It's one of the most crucial skills you can have in your toolbox. Our Evaluating Learning Impact one-day programme will help. It focuses on equipping L&D professionals with the confidence to manage and lead strategic conversations with the business that focus on understanding the key drivers of commercial success and the impact of L&D. It also equips delegates with some simple tools to ensure that the design of their programmes focuses in on the key issues and metrics that are of concern to the business. Learn to: Separate training activity from business impact; Assess what internal data is available and how it can help you make your case; Use a simple model to create the business need for training; Determine which evaluation methods are appropriate to each type of training; Workshop evaluation models to demonstrate the impact of different types of training including leadership development; Communicate value to the business. More info, and to book (L&D Skillnet funding available for eligible applicants): https://hubs.li/Q031_R3r0 #learning #development #learningimpact #training

RESERVE YOUR PLACE NOW > BECOME A STRATEGIC L&D BUSINESS PARTNER Donald H Taylor's annual Global Sentiment Survey, regularly places "consulting more deeply with the business" as one of the most important elements of focus for L&D professionals. Are you ready to be that rock star L&D Business Partner? If so, our L&D Business Partnering Skills programme (delivered online), which begins on February 4th, 2025 (the second and final day is February 11th), will teach you those exact skills. This programme is developed for L&D professionals, Learning Specialist, People Development Business Partnering roles and will raise your L&D game to the next level. Outcomes - By the end of the programme participants will: o Have the ability to advise and support the organisation in delivering its strategic goals o Position L&D as a strategic function and business partner o Acquire the tools and communication skills to lead successful diagnostic, implementation, and review meetings o Grow confidence in their internal consulting ability and expertise o Develop commitment from business leaders and peers o Effectively deal and engage with resistance, difficult people, and conversations Module 1 • Understanding the L&D Environment - Strategic Drivers, Policies, National & International trends • Business Partnering Skills • Model for Stakeholder Engagement (Consulting Process) o Personal Awareness o Building Relationships o Building Trust Module 2 • Model for Stakeholder Engagement (Consulting Process) o Strategic Influencing o Enabling Change o Stakeholder Commitment Module 3 • Communication Skills of Consulting Conversation • Practical Application, Strategic Conversations with Actors The programme challenged Peter FitzPatrick (Head of HR, NSAI): "This was without doubt the best L&D/CPD programme that I have attended in the past decade. The quality of content, materials and delivery, takeaways, value for money, role plays (with excellent actors), and the participation, collaboration and networking with like-minded L&D professionals on the programme were outstanding. "If you are looking for a mind-altering experience that will shift you into strategic partner mode immediately, then sign up now." For more info on our February 4th programme, or to book your place: https://hubs.ly/Q031Fhyf0 #learning #development #skills #businesspartner

Following on from Matt Beane’s keynote at the National Learning & Development Conference, our next in-person event, in partnership with HPC, explores how organisations are bringing the concepts of Challenge, Connection and Complexity to life in their work with learners. Kindly hosted by the National Treasury Management Agency, this event will provide you with an opportunity to understand the practical steps that Learning Leaders are taking to position learning as an enabler of the strategy and to be viewed as a key element in raising the performance of the organisation. As well as a panel discussion with learning leaders, this event will also feature a number of opportunities for peer learning and challenge. Join us on January 23rd (from 6pm at the offices of NTMA, Dublin 1) - reserve your place here: https://hubs.ly/Q031Flv00 #learning #development