7OS02 Learning and development practice

Unit overview

What will I learn?

This unit provides an overarching synopsis of learning and development for those working predominantly in general people practice. It focuses on the role of the learning function within organisations of all types and assesses how learning provision within organisations is influenced by a variety of internal and external factors. Importantly, it considers how organisational power and political structures impact upon the learning function.

Helpful reading

Here’s a list of relevant resources for your unit where you can find additional information to support your studies and career. These are not compulsory reading lists - you’ll receive these from your study centre.

Books

Armstrong’s Handbook of Learning and Development. London: Kogan Page

Armstrong, M. (2021)

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7OS02 Learning and development practice

Unit overview

Helpful reading

Books

Armstrong’s Handbook of Learning and Development. London: Kogan Page

Learning and Development Practice in the Workplace. 4th ed. London: CIPD Kogan Page.

Driving Performance Through Learning: Develop Employees Through Effective Workplace Learning. London: Kogan Page.

Organizational Learning Communities: Empowering Social Learning and Collaboration to Improve Performance. London: Kogan Page.

Designing and Developing Digital and Blended Learning Solutions (e-book). London: CIPD Kogan Page.

Workplace Learning: How to Build a Culture of Continuous Employee Development. 2nd ed. London: Kogan Page.

The Learning and Development Handbook: A Learning Practitioner’s Toolkit. 2nd ed. London: Kogan Page.

Strategic People Management and Development: Theory and Practice. 6th ed. London: CIPD Kogan Page.

Designing, Delivering and Evaluating L&D: Essentials for Practice. London: CIPD Kogan Page.

Learning and Talent Development. London: CIPD Kogan Page.

Studying Learning and Development: Context, Practice and Measurement. London: CIPD Kogan Page.

Learning Technologies in the Workplace: How to Successfully Implement Learning Technologies in Organisations. London: Kogan Page.

Enhancing Participant Engagement in the Learning Process (e-book). London: CIPD Kogan Page.

Online Resources

Driving Performance and Productivity: Why Learning Organisations Propel and Sustain More Impact. London: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Fresh Thinking in Learning and Development. (Set of three reports) London: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

L&D: New Challenges, New Approaches. London: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Creating Learning Cultures: Assessing the Evidence. London: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Podcast 165: Evidence-Based L&D: Learning Cultures. London: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Podcast 178: Evidence-Based L&D: The Rise of Virtual Learning. London: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Learning at Work 2023 Survey Report. London: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Technology Use in Learning and Development [Guide]. London: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Identifying Learning and Development Needs [Factsheet]. London: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Learning and Development Strategy and Policy [Factsheet]. London: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Learning evaluation, impact and transfer [Factsheet]. London: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Methods of Delivering Learning Interventions [Factsheet]. London: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Podcast 206: Evidence-Based L&D: The Gift of Artificial Intelligence. London: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Driving the New Learning Organisation: How to Unlock the Potential of L&D. London: Towards Maturity.

Preparing for the Future of Learning: A Changing Perspective for L&D Leaders. London: Towards Maturity.

People Profession 2023. (Set of five survey reports) London: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Key Journals

Human Resources

People Management

Personnel Today

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