This course is designed for individuals working in learning and development, training or HR support. It is an ideal way for employers to upskill staff who are responsible for designing, delivering or supporting learning, or those who work with employees to improve skills, performance and capability across the workforce.

Module 1 –  Self-awareness & development

Module 2-   Understanding learning needs

Module 3-   Roles and responsibilities

Module 4 –  Project management and mommunication

Module 5 –  L&D in a data and digital-driven world

Module 6 –  Business and sustainability

Module 7-   Designing inclusive and impactful learning

Module 8-   Delivering learning with confidence

Module 9 –  Continuous improvement

Module 10 –Reflection and revision

The candidate completes the modules through online classroom sessions, led by their  TRS skills coach.

After completing all the modules, they will be assessed by an independent external organisation.  The assessment includes: 

• Presentation and Q&A based on Learning Journal
• Work-based project with professional discussion

On completion, the candidate will have achieved a level 3 apprenticeship and will receive a certificate of completion from TRS.

• Improve workforce performance: Equip staff to design and deliver targeted learning that aligns with business goals, driving performance at individual, team and organisational levels.
• Develop internal skills: Build the knowledge and confidence within your team to manage learning and development effectively, reducing the need for external support.
• Deliver measurable impact: Enable staff to evaluate learning effectiveness, ensuring training delivers clear results and supports continuous improvement.
• Boost engagement and retention: Invest in staff development to build a motivated, skilled workforce, supporting retention and clear progression pathways.

• Progress your career: Develop the skills and knowledge to move into roles such as Learning and Development advisor, assistant, or coordinator.
• Build specialist knowledge: Learn how to design, deliver and evaluate learning using adult learning theories, digital tools and data-informed approaches.
• Increase your confidence: Strengthen your confidence in supporting others, running training sessions, and working with different teams and stakeholders.
• Enhance transferable skills: Gain valuable skills in communication, project management and collaboration that can be used across a wide range of roles and industries.

Large firms have 100% of course costs covered by their apprenticeship levy funds. For small and medium-sized businesses, the government funds 95% of the course, with the employer contributing 5%. Sometimes, the 5% can be covered through other funding opportunities, which means there are no costs at all. There is no cost to the candidate who does the course. 

After completing the  learning and development practitioner apprenticeship, individuals could opt to continue their skills development on an associate project manager apprenticeship. Please explore our courses page to search our level 4 apprenticeships, or please speak to your TRS coach about progression routes through apprenticeships.

Our enrolment process is straightforward. Once they have the approval of their employer, the participant: 

• completes an online application form 

• undertakes some online assessments 

• attends an onboarding call with the TRS enrolment officer 

After this, training begins.

To start an apprenticeship, individuals must be 16 or over, living in England, and have the right to work in the UK. They must not be in full-time education when the apprenticeship begins.

Apprentices need to be employed and earning a wage, whether as a new recruit or an existing employee being upskilled. The role they’re in must be directly relevant to the apprenticeship and allow them to develop and practice the required skills.

Employers must be able to support the apprentice in gaining relevant workplace experience.

They also cannot be enrolled on another funded apprenticeship or DfE-funded programme at the same time.  

This course lasts 12 months.