This module is designed to provide students with an understanding of learning and development processes in the workplace. It prepares students to design effective learning, training, and development programmes suitable for all types of organisations. Theoretically, the module explores the strategic importance of learning and development for sustained individual and organsiational success, using evidence-based practice and supported by relevant empirical evidence. Practically it focuses on developing specific, transferrable knowledge and skills required to design learning, traiing and development programmes across a variety of workplaces.

Learning and Development (L&D) defined; the relationship between L&D and Human Resource Management (HRM); sustainable careers in organisations and the role of L&D; human capital perspective on L&D in organisations; learning theories and adult learning; the l&D cycle: identifying learning and training needs; designing learning interventions; delivering learning/training sessions; evaluating learning outcomes; sustainable and lifelong learning.

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: Define learning and development in a workplace setting and explain key principles underpinning it Identify the sustainable value of learning and development for individuals and organisations Design a learning and development programme, taking account of how learning theories influence design and delivery Develop a set of criteria that could be used to assess learning outcomes for individuals and organisations

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: Reflect on internal and external challenges facing adult learners in the workplace. Justify learning design and delivery decisions using relevant learning theory and inclusivity principles

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This module will be delivered via weekly lectures and tutorials. Lectures, along with curated learning resources, offer students a clear framework for evaluating how learning and development contributes to organisational effectiveness. These resources also encourage reflection on the evolving role of the HR practitioner within modern organisations. Through engaging lectures and weekly interactive discussions, students will participate in individual and team exercises, question-and-answer sessions, and opportunities to share experiences, thoughts, and opinions on the topics under review. This environment encourages students to confidently express their ideas and develop their communication and interpersonal skills, empathy, collaboration, and a sense of personal, social, professional, sustainable, and ethical responsibility. Students will typically work on group-based case studies or activities to build key professional and personal skills. These include analysing and identifying learning needs, matching those needs to suitable learning or training solutions, designing innovative learning and development interventions, and developing evaluation tools to assess the effectiveness of these interventions. Through these experiences, students will further enhance their communication, interpersonal, and collaborative competencies. Students are expected to demonstrate an understanding of organisational processes, functions, and structures, as well as to analyse challenges and propose effective learning strategies to address them. In doing so, they will also have the opportunity to develop key UL graduate attributes such as curiosity (as problem-solvers, critical thinkers, and inquisitive learners) and agility (demonstrating open-mindedness, independence, adaptability, flexibility, and responsiveness).