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🎓 Learning & Development

HR & Learning career path

From L&D coordinator to head of learning, with coaching and impact measurement.

Typical roles

• L&D Coordinator
• Instructional Designer
• L&D Specialist
• Talent Development Manager
• Head of Learning

Suggested certifications, by phase

Foundation

• CIPD L3 CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice
• ICF ACC ICF Associate Certified Coach

Core

• APTD ATD Associate Professional in Talent Development
• CIPD L5 OLD CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development
• ICF PCC ICF Professional Certified Coach

Advanced

• CPTD ATD Certified Professional in Talent Development
• CIPD L7 L&D CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic Learning and Development
• ROI CRP ROI Institute Certified ROI Professional

Mastery

• ICF MCC ICF Master Certified Coach
• Chartered MCIPD CIPD Chartered Member (Chartered MCIPD)

A suggestion, not a set of prerequisites — one or two certifications per phase is plenty.