Awarded by Chartered the Institute of Personnel and Development the Certificate in Training Practice is the most highly regarded qualification for those seeking entry level accreditation in the field of learning and development. The qualification is intended for:

• Those working within learning and development in organisations
• Managers with responsibility for learning and development
• Training administrators wishing to develop their understanding of the principles of learning and development

The programme provides the knowledge, understanding and skills required to develop, deliver and evaluate effective learning interventions.

Award of the certificate leads to Associate Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development is the UK's leading professional body in the field of personnel and development, referred to almost exclusively as CIPD.

The programme is modular based, requiring 21 days attendance at 10 individual modules of 2 or 3 day. Typically, the modules are delivered one per month, with the full programme taking approximately twelve months, from registration to certification.

The CMS Certificate in Training Practice uses an input based experiential style to develop individual understanding, supporting the translation of knowledge into skills to facilitate transfer into workplace activities. The programme content is designed to provide comprehensive coverage of the CIPD Professional Standards for this qualification

Competence is assessed through two written and two skills based assignments together with a significant work related project. This project must include original research, carried out in the workplace, to identify recommended solutions to an identified issue/problem.

 Aim:

To provide the knowledge and skills development required to deliver effective learning and development interventions

Outcomes:

As a result of completing this programme participants will be able to:

• Identify and prioritise learning needs
• Design a range of learning interventions and relevant materials
• Prepare, deliver and review a range of learning interventions for individuals and groups
• Evaluate learning and development interventions for individuals and groups
• Manage their own personal and professional development