CIPD Learning & Development Level 5 Course Price €2,700. Ongoing Discount - Get 20% off the normal €3,600 fee. Flexible payment options available. Apply Online!
The CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning & Development is the qualification that marks a credible, strategically capable L&D professional. At this level, the roles available change significantly – Learning & Development Manager, Talent Development Partner, and Organisational Development Specialist positions that carry real influence and are actively recruited across Ireland’s multinational, public sector, and growing SME landscape. On completion, graduates hold the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma and the designation of Associate CIPD membership, placing them on a clearly defined pathway that leads through Level 7 and ultimately to Chartered CIPD status – the highest designation in the people profession globally. Average salaries for L&D roles at this level in Ireland range from €40,000 to €65,000, with strong progression as CIPD level and experience grow.
The CIPD Level 5 Learning & Development programme at Dorset College Dublin is a 30-week, part-time online programme designed for L&D professionals, HR practitioners, and business leaders seeking to deepen their expertise and formalise it to international standard. All sessions are delivered live by a practitioner currently active in the learning and development field, ensuring the content reflects current employer expectations and emerging organisational practice. Every student benefits from direct tutor access and a more personalised learning environment than larger providers can offer. The programme comprises six core and specialist units alongside one optional unit, with assessment conducted through practical, employer-driven scenarios at each stage.
WHERE THIS COURSE TAKES YOU
This diploma leads directly to the highest L&D and HR credentials in the world.
STEP 1
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning & Development, Dorset College Dublin
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STEP 2
CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic Learning & Development
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STEP 3
Chartered Member CIPD (MCIPD)
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STEP 4
Fellow CIPD (FCIPD), Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
Key skills covered in this programme
Core and specialist units of the CIPD Level 5 L&D Diploma.
✓ Organisational Performance & Culture – How structure, strategy, and culture shape learning organisations.
✓ Evidence-Based Practice – Using data and evidence to drive L&D decisions.
✓ Professional Behaviours – Applying the CIPD Profession Map with integrity and inclusion.
✓ Supporting Self-Directed & Social Learning – Enabling individuals and teams to own their development.
✓ Learning Design to Create Value – Designing learning solutions aligned to organisational objectives.
✓ Facilitating Personalised Learning – Delivering performance-focused learning tailored to individual needs.
✓ Technology-Enhanced Learning – Using digital tools and platforms to extend the reach of L&D.
✓ Industry Best Practices – Applying current L&D thinking and CIPD-aligned standards.
Benefits of a CIPD qualification and membership
✓ Gain internationally recognised professionalism and expertise.
✓ Acquire the skills to excel and advance in your career.
✓ Enhance your reputation and strengthen workplace connections.
✓ Build meaningful professional networks for future growth.
✓ Access extensive resources and vibrant online communities.
✓ Join a global network of learning and development professionals.
✓ Stay current with the latest L&D trends and developments.
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The skills and knowledge were practical and useful – I put them to use straight away in my work. The lecturers were helpful and supportive throughout. This course has definitely benefited my career and I believe my opportunities have increased greatly since graduating from Dorset College.
Aonghus Daly – Dorset College Dublin
Course module information
Module 1: Organisational performance (Core) – 5CO01
✓ Organisational structures
The different types of organisation structures, including the reasons underpinning them.
✓ Corporate strategy & external context
How organisational corporate strategies are shaped by the business and external contexts.
✓ People practices & organisational systems
How people practices impact on organisational systems and structures.
Credit value: 7 ECTS
Module 2: Evidence-based practice (Core) – 5CO02
✓ Decision making & evidence
Making decisions based on effective thinking and sound evidence.
✓ Analysis tools & critical thinking
Analysis tools and methods used in people practice including questioning and checking validity of sources and evidence.
✓ Measuring performance & findings
Measures of work and people performance calculations and how to collate key findings.
Credit value: 6 ECTS
Module 3: Professional behaviours (Core) – 5CO03
✓ CIPD Profession Map & professional integrity
The CIPD Profession Map and the concept of professional integrity.
✓ Personal & ethical values
Recognise how personal and ethical values can be applied in the context of people practice.
✓ Inclusive working relationships
How to reflect on your own approach to working inclusively and building positive working relationships.
Credit value: 5 ECTS
Module 4: Supporting self-directed & social learning (Specialist) – 5LD01
✓ Self-directed learning approaches
Understand how individuals take ownership of their own learning and development.
✓ Social & collaborative learning
Explore how learning communities, peer networks, and collaboration drive organisational capability.
✓ Creating a learning culture
Understand the conditions and practices that foster a culture of continuous learning.
Credit value: 6 ECTS
Module 5: Learning design to create value (Specialist) – 5LD02
✓ Needs analysis & learning objectives
Identify learning needs and translate them into clear objectives aligned to organisational goals.
✓ Design principles & methodologies
Apply instructional design principles and methodologies to create effective learning solutions.
✓ Evaluating learning impact
Measure the effectiveness of learning interventions and demonstrate their value to the organisation.
Credit value: 6 ECTS
Module 6: Facilitating personalised learning (Specialist) – 5LD03
✓ Personalised learning approaches
Understand how to tailor learning interventions to individual performance needs and learning styles.
✓ Facilitation skills & techniques
Develop the facilitation skills required to deliver engaging, learner-centred sessions.
✓ Performance-focused learning
Link learning activity directly to performance improvement and business outcomes.
Credit value: 6 ECTS
Module 7: Technology-enhanced learning (Option 1) – 5OS02
✓ Digital learning tools & platforms
Understand the range of digital tools and platforms available to enhance learning delivery.
✓ Blended & online learning design
Design and deliver blended and fully online learning solutions that drive engagement and performance.
Credit value: 6 ECTS
Module 8: Leadership & management development (Option 2) – 5OS06
✓ Leadership development frameworks
Understand the key frameworks and approaches used to develop leadership capability in organisations.
✓ Management development programmes
Design and evaluate management development interventions that build organisational capability.
Credit value: 6 ECTS
Module 9: CIPD transition arrangements
Learners who have successfully completed equivalent CIPD modules may be eligible for exemption from the corresponding unit in this qualification. Evidence must be provided and verified.
Units 5DEL / 5DLL → 5LD01 Supporting Self-Directed and Social Learning
Units 5ELD / 5LDS → 5LD02 Learning and Development Design to Create Value
Units 5FLD / 5DLP → 5LD03 Facilitating Personalised and Performance-Focused Learning
• This CIPD Course with Dorset College Dublin is now 100% Online
• Up-skill or re-skill from the comfort of your own home
• Expert-led, industry-experienced lecturers with full support materials
• Assessment is employer driven and aimed at real scenarios that learners may encounter in their future career
• You must be registered with CIPD as a student member for the duration of your course
• Learners must complete all seven units successfully to achieve the Award
• Award: CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development (Credit Value: 42 Credits)
• CIPD Associate Membership and the designation "Assoc CIPD" after your name
• Provisional results issued by Dorset College — final result confirmed and released after CIPD Moderation
• Not graded — learners receive a Pass or Fail
• Equivalent to Level 7 on the Irish NFQ and Level 5 in the UK RQF
• Simply submit the online application form to get started
• Photo ID not required to begin your application — upload it later
• A member of our team will contact you to guide you through the next steps
• You're welcome to start even if your documents aren't ready yet
• Admissions support at every stage — contact us at [email protected]
• HR Shared Services
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Employee Experience Manager
• L&D Manager / Consultant
• Organisational Design and Development
• Learning & Development Specialist
• Progress to the CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management or the CIPD Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Learning and Development
• A career evening will be conducted by the Programme Leader to answer your questions and help you plan your progression with CIPD Qualifications
• No specific academic prerequisites for this course
• Competence in spoken and written English required
• Line managers involved in HR without a specialist function
• Mature applicants with relevant life and work experience
• Individuals looking to advance their HR career or enhance their Learning and Development skills
• Aspiring HR professionals and managers seeking comprehensive training in learning and development
• An ideal progression route for those who have completed the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice
• Deposit: €150 — secures your place
• 1st Instalment: €637.50 — 20/10/2026
• 2nd Instalment: €637.50 — 21/11/2026
• 3rd Instalment: €637.50 — 18/12/2026
• 4th Instalment: €637.50 — 31/01/2027
• Course Fee: €2,550 + CIPD Membership: €150 — Total: €2,700 (20% discount included)
• Non-refundable deposit of €150 applies — remainder paid in instalments at your convenience
• Use our online payment facility to manage payments anytime from home — Pay Online
