Learning & Development Practitioner Apprenticeship

Remote 20 months (15 months practical + EPA) Fully Funded for Employers

Launch your career in workplace learning with the Level 3 Learning & Development (L&D) Practitioner Apprenticeship, designed to develop professionals who identify learning needs, design effective solutions, deliver engaging training, and measure impact.

Over 20 months, you’ll build the skills to drive performance through people development.

Level 3 Learning & Development Practitioner Apprenticeship
Practical HR skills training Practical, workplace-focused L&D training
Real projects and portfolio development
Expert coaching and employer-aligned delivery

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Is this Apprenticeship right for me?

This programme suits experienced L&D practitioners, HR professionals specialising in development, and consultants who influence organisational learning strategy. It’s ideal for those who enjoy shaping learning culture, advising leaders, and delivering performance-focused solutions.

Employers can use this apprenticeship to upskill internal L&D leaders or hire new talent to strengthen organisational development capability.

Learners should be:

Aged 16+
In full-time employment (or looking to be hired as an apprentice)
Curious about learning science, facilitation and performance support

L&D skills you’ll gain

By completing this apprenticeship, learners develop essential Learning and Development skills, including:

Learning needs analysis (LNA) and stakeholder engagement
Programme and session design aligned to business outcomes
Facilitation and delivery (virtual and in-person)
Coaching and feedback for learner progress
Evaluation and impact measurement (e.g., surveys, KPIs, ROI indicators)

Knowledge gained

During the apprenticeship, learners gain a strong understanding of:

Adult learning principles and learning science
Inclusive learning design and accessibility
Assessment methods and feedback mechanisms
Content development tools and learning technologies
Data-led evaluation, reporting, and continuous improvement

Transferable skills

Learners also build wider professional skills highly valued by employers:

Communication and stakeholder engagement
Time management and working to deadlines
Analytical thinking and problem-solving
Professional documentation and reporting

Funding & How it works

This apprenticeship is government-funded. Employers can use Apprenticeship Levy funds, or for non-levy employers, only a 5% contribution is required, with the remaining 95% funded by the government.

For learners, there is no cost to join the programme.

To get started, simply fill out the enquiry form on this page, and a member of our team will contact you to discuss hiring options, eligibility, or joining as an apprentice.

What you'll learn