The external/internal environments and their impact on organisational strategy in relation to learning and development
The concepts of organisational learning, the learning organisation and development of learning cultures
Identifying learning needs and the evaluation of design, delivery and measurement of learning
The factors influencing knowledge transfer and relation to cpd
The use and advancement of technology

Written assessment comprising of analysis and recommendations of learning and development practices within own/selected organisation (LO1-3)

The learning strategy for full-time/part-time on-campus and corporate delivery modes requires students to commit to 180 learning hours (including assessment). Of this there will be 30 hours of class or workshop support and 150 hours of independent and self-directed study for students working alone or as part of a learning group.

The tutor led learning assisted by recommended texts, articles and other sources, including on-line systems and legal data bases. Student-centred learning will include tasks and activities supported by reading and case studies. Individual and small group activities will enable students to utilise their experience and develop knowledge and understanding of module content as well as relevant underpinning skills. Independent enquiry and consolidation of understanding will be encouraged throughout and students will be expected to utilise information from a range of sources.

1.Understand the external environment and internal organisational context for learning and development recognising the influence of organisational power and politics.
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning
Enquiry

2. Understand and apply theories of organisational learning and recognise the characteristics of the learning organisation
Learning
Enquiry
Application
Reflection

3.Apply approaches to design, delivery and evaluation of learning and development interventions and understand the role and application of technology within these.
Enquiry
Application
Problem Solving
Communication
Reflection

VLE learning support material to be provided for independent /self-directed learning.
Module handbooks
Open Textbook Library
Online CIPD Resources

Carbery , R. and Cross , C. (eds) (2015) Human resource development: a concise introduction . London: Red Globe Press. Gold , J., Holden , R. and Stewart , J. (eds) (2013) Human resource development: theory and practice . 2nd ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Lancaster, A. (2019) Driving performance through learning: develop employees through effective workplace learning. London: Kogan Page.
McGuire, D. (2014) Human resource development. 2nd ed. London: Sage.
Stewart, J. and Cureton, P. (2014) Designing, delivering and evaluating L&D: London: CIPD Kogan Page.
Stewart , J. and Rigg , C. (2011) Learning and talent development . London: CIPD Kogan Page.
Taylor , D.H. (2017) Learning technologies in the workplace. London: Kogan Page.

This module provides an overarching view of learning and development for those predominantly in general people practice. You will focus on the role of the learning function within organisations of all types and assess the impact of learning provision within organisations and how it is influenced by a variety of internal and external factors.