Course Details

L&DI Professional Practice Certificate in Training & Development - delivered online

Funding for this programme provided by L&D Skillnet through Skills Connect initiative

About the Course

The overall aim of the Professional Practice Certificate (PPC) is to enable participants to develop the necessary knowledge, skills and confidence to undertake training activities. The programme encompasses the development of competences that will enable students to identify and assess training needs, and to develop, plan, organise, deliver and evaluate relevant training activities in the classroom or online.

The L&DI PPC programme consists of two modules. The modules can be taken independently and upon successful completion, participants will receive a certificate. 

Module 1 : Training Needs Identification & Design (QQI Level 6 Component Award 6N3325)

Module 2 : Training Delivery and Evaluation (QQI Level 6 Component Award 6N3226)

Students will review theoretical concepts surrounding the systematic approach to training and apply these in practical situations.

Programme assessment methods include:

• Maintaining a learner record
• Assignments
• Project
• Skills demonstration

Deadline for final submissions are typically three weeks after completion of the programme.

The L&DI Professional Practice Certificate consists of two modules and is delivered online by experienced tutors in a highly participative, practical and engaging manner. A range of learning methods and approaches will be used to promote the practical application of theoretical concepts covered.

Module 1: Delivered online - one online class per week for four consecutive weeks

Module 2: Delivered online - one online class per week for four consecutive weeks

To receive the full QQI Level 6 Award, both modules need to be successfully completed. 

The LD&I Professional Practice Certificate in Training & Development programme offers participants the opportunity to achieve recognised certification as an effective trainer.

Awards include:
L&DI Professional Practice Certificate in Training & Development

QQI Level 6 Training and Development Special Purpose Award – 6S3372 (30 ECTS Credits)

Who is the Course for? 

If you are new to L&D, deliver training, or need to gain a recognised trainers qualification, then this is the perfect course for you.

This programme provides participants with the necessary knowledge, skills and confidence to undertake training activities immediately after graduating.

The programme encompasses the development of competences that will enable L&D professionals to identify and assess training needs, design, develop, plan, organise, deliver and evaluate relevant training activities.

Course Requirements

Applicants for the Professional Practice Certificate must:

• Applicants must be basically competent and comfortable participating in a virtual environment e.g. Zoom. 
• Be at least 18 years of age by January 1^st of the year of application; 
• Hold a Leaving Certificate/FETAC level 5 qualification or equivalent (it is assumed that participants will have an underlying foundational working knowledge/experience/interest in L&D and/or training).
• All applicants whose first language is not English must have attained B2+ or the equivalent TOEFL score 
• Applicants must have access to a computer, stable WiFi, camera, speakers and microphone.