Learning and Development Consultant Business Partner
The LICQual Level 5 Diploma in HR and Learning & Development – Learning and Development Consultant Business Partner is an advanced qualification designed to develop strategic expertise in aligning learning and development initiatives with organisational goals. This field focuses on the integration of HR practices with business strategy, ensuring that workforce development directly contributes to performance improvement, innovation, and long-term organisational success.
Learners will gain in-depth knowledge of learning needs analysis, strategic L&D planning, stakeholder engagement, performance consulting, and evaluation of training effectiveness. The course also covers business partnering approaches, data-driven decision-making, and the use of learning metrics to support organisational objectives.
The organisational scope of this qualification is highly relevant across corporate, public, and private sectors where L&D plays a strategic role in business growth. Completing this diploma enhances career opportunities in senior L&D roles, consultancy, and HR business partnering. Learners benefit from advanced analytical, advisory, and leadership skills, enabling them to influence organisational strategy, improve workforce capability, and drive measurable business outcomes.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual Level 5 Diploma in HR and Learning & Development – Learning and Development Consultant Business Partner
Total Units
6
Total Credits
60
GLH
360
Qualification #
LICQ2200573
Qualification Specification
To enroll in the LICQual Level 5 Diploma in HR and Learning & Development – Learning and Development Consultant Business Partner, applicants must meet the following criteria:
|
Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2200573-1 |
Strategic Learning and Development Management |
10 |
60 |
|
LICQ2200573-2 |
Learning Needs Analysis and Workforce Planning |
10 |
60 |
|
LICQ2200573-3 |
Stakeholder Engagement and Consultancy Skills |
10 |
60 |
|
LICQ2200573-4 |
Designing and Leading Learning Interventions |
10 |
60 |
|
LICQ2200573-5 |
Evaluating Impact: Metrics, ROI, and Data-Driven L&D Decisions |
10 |
60 |
|
LICQ2200573-6 |
Organizational Learning, Change Management, and Future Skills Strategy |
10 |
60 |
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Unit 1: Strategic Learning and Development Management
• Evaluate the strategic role of L&D in achieving organizational goals.
• Develop learning strategies that align with business objectives.
• Assess global and emerging trends influencing strategic talent development.
Unit 2: Learning Needs Analysis and Workforce Planning
• Conduct systematic learning needs assessments using data-driven approaches.
• Align workforce planning with current and future organizational needs.
• Recommend appropriate learning interventions based on identified gaps.
Unit 3: Stakeholder Engagement and Consultancy Skills
• Build and manage productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Apply effective consultancy techniques to support organizational change.
• Influence decision-making through structured communication and negotiation.
Unit 4: Designing and Leading Learning Interventions
• Design innovative, inclusive, and engaging learning programmes.
• Implement and lead learning interventions across multiple formats and platforms.
• Adapt learning solutions to meet diverse learner and business needs.
Unit 5: Evaluating Impact: Metrics, ROI, and Data-Driven L&D Decisions
• Apply evaluation models to measure the effectiveness of L&D initiatives.
• Use key performance indicators and data to drive continuous improvement.
• Communicate L&D outcomes and ROI effectively to stakeholders.
Unit 6: Organizational Learning, Change Management, and Future Skills Strategy
• Promote and sustain a culture of lifelong learning and agility.
• Support organizational change through tailored learning strategies.
• Anticipate and respond to future skills demands in a rapidly evolving workplace.
This course is ideal for:
- HR professionals aspiring to specialize in Learning and Development consultancy.
- Mid to senior-level Learning & Development specialists seeking strategic leadership roles.
- Training managers aiming to influence business outcomes through innovative L&D solutions.
- Organizational development professionals looking to align talent strategy with business goals.
- Business consultants and advisors working in the HR or talent development domain.
- Professionals transitioning from HR generalist roles into specialist L&D positions.
- Learning professionals responsible for evaluating and improving training ROI and impact.
- Internal L&D consultants or business partners supporting change management initiatives.
- Professionals aiming to drive digital transformation and future-skills development.
- Individuals pursuing internationally recognized qualifications to enhance global career prospects in HR and L&D.
Assessment and Verification
All units within this qualification are subject to internal assessment by the approved centre and external verification by LICQual. The qualification follows a criterion-referenced assessment approach, ensuring that learners meet all specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘Pass’ in any unit, learners must provide valid, sufficient, and authentic evidence demonstrating their attainment of all learning outcomes and compliance with the prescribed assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for evaluating the evidence and determining whether the learner has successfully met the required standards.
Assessors must maintain a clear and comprehensive audit trail, documenting the basis for their assessment decisions to ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance with quality assurance requirements.