---
url: "https://xcademia.com/courses/learning-and-development-practitioner"
title: Learning and Development Practitioner
description: "Build practical L&D skills with this mentor-led course covering instructional design, facilitation and evaluation using real-world scenarios."
publishedAt: "2026-04-08T04:44:18.993382+00:00"
updatedAt: "2026-04-08T04:44:18.993382+00:00"
type: course
code: "BLM-0098"
level: Practitioner
duration_days: "3"
track: "People Management & HR Practice"
category: "Business, Leadership & Project Management"
credential_tier: tier1
price_gbp: "1999"
---

# Learning and Development Practitioner

> Develop the practical skills to design, deliver and evaluate impactful workplace learning programmes. Learn through mentor-led sessions and real-world scenarios aligned to modern enterprise L&D practices.

## Overview

The Learning and Development Practitioner programme equips professionals with the practical skills required to design and deliver effective learning interventions within organisations. It focuses on aligning learning strategies with business goals, ensuring measurable impact on performance and capability development.

Participants will explore learning needs analysis, instructional design principles, facilitation techniques and evaluation frameworks through structured, mentor-led sessions. The course emphasises real-world application, enabling learners to translate theory into actionable workplace solutions using practical scenarios.

By the end of the programme, learners will be able to create structured learning experiences, deliver engaging sessions and evaluate outcomes using recognised frameworks. The programme is aligned with modern enterprise L&D practices, preparing participants to contribute meaningfully to organisational growth.

## Prerequisites

- Basic understanding of workplace environments
- Interest in learning or HR functions
- Familiarity with business operations helpful

## What you will learn

- Design structured workplace learning programmes
- Analyse organisational learning needs effectively
- Implement instructional design best practices
- Lead engaging training delivery sessions
- Evaluate learning impact using frameworks
- Communicate learning outcomes to stakeholders

## Skills you will gain

- Learning needs analysis techniques
- Instructional design fundamentals
- Facilitation and presentation skills
- Learning evaluation methods
- L&D strategy planning
- Stakeholder engagement basics

## Career progression

- L&D Practitioner
- Training Coordinator
- Learning Specialist
- HR Generalist

## Curriculum

1. **Module 1: Getting Ready**
   - Programme orientation and L&D role overview
   - Tools, templates and learning expectations
2. **Module 2: Learning Needs Analysis**
   - Organisational vs individual learning needs
   - Stakeholder engagement techniques
   - Skills gap identification methods
3. **Module 3: Instructional Design Fundamentals**
   - Adult learning principles
   - Structuring learning journeys
   - Designing engaging content
4. **Module 4: Facilitation Skills for Impact**
   - Classroom and virtual facilitation techniques
   - Managing group dynamics
   - Creating interactive learning environments
5. **Module 5: Learning Delivery Methods**
   - Blended learning approaches
   - Digital and instructor-led formats
   - Workplace learning integration
6. **Module 6: Evaluation and Measurement**
   - Kirkpatrick evaluation framework
   - Measuring learning effectiveness
   - Reporting learning outcomes
7. **Module 7:  L&D Strategy and Planning**
   - Aligning L&D with business goals
   - Building learning roadmaps
   - Continuous improvement strategies

## Exam & certification

You will receive an Xcademia certificate of completion based on participation and successful completion of labs and scenario simulations.

## Delivery options

- **Live Online** — Join live instructor-led sessions from anywhere. Interactive, engaging, and flexible.
- **Onsite Training** — We come to you. Training delivered at your workplace for teams of 6 or more.
- **Venue-Based** — Classroom training at a professional venue. Ideal for focused, immersive learning.
- **Blended** — Combine online and in-person learning for maximum flexibility and impact.

## Frequently asked questions

**Who is this course suitable for?**

Professionals starting or transitioning into L&D or HR roles.


**Is this course practical or theory-based?**

It is highly practical with mentor-led sessions and real-world scenarios.



**Will I design my own learning programme?**

Yes, you will work on structured L&D design exercises during the course.



**Do I need prior teaching experience?**

No, facilitation skills are covered from the basics.



**What will I achieve after completion?**

You will be able to design, deliver and evaluate effective workplace learning initiatives.

## Course at a glance

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Code | BLM-0098 |
| Duration | 3 days |
| Level | Practitioner |
| Track | People Management & HR Practice |
| Category | Business, Leadership & Project Management |
| Credential tier | tier1 |
| Price (GBP) | £1999 |

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