SFIA Skills: Learning and development management (ETMG)

Takes an active and on-going lead in the promotion of accessible learning and development activities available to internal or external customers, as appropriate, with specific focus on negotiating costs, benefits, commitments and delivery directly with senior line management/customers.

Plays a major part in determining the structure and content of course schedules, or curricula and syllabuses, particularly in relation to costs and resources. Works with external and internal team members to ensure content is correct.

Identifies appropriate accreditation and qualification paths applicable to individuals within the organisation.

Plays a part in determining the structure and content of the corporate learning management system. Responsible for its implementation and day to day management.

Arranges facilities and schedules with learning and development providers as appropriate

Designs, develops and delivers learning opportunities and is able to adapt material as required to meet the needs of trainees.

Maintains, publicises and promotes a catalogue of learning and development activities. Ensures the catalogue is available to potential learners through appropriate media.

Sources and liaises with external development providers to meet requirements outlined in learning plans. Confirms content provided is suitable and relevant to the organisation and end users.

Leads in the promotion of accessible learning and development activities available to internal or external customers, as appropriate, with specific focus on negotiating costs, benefits, commitments and delivery directly with senior line management/customer.

Secures organisational resources to execute the learning and development strategy.

Identifies opportunities for strategic relationships with suppliers and partners.

Plays a major part in determining the structure and content of the corporate learning management system particularly in relation to costs, coverage and resources.

Takes an executive role in providing a structured, accessible and supportive environment both to learners and to the employing organisation. Provides advice and counselling focusing on career development and the development of appropriate knowledge, skills and behaviours.

Leads the production of a catalogue of learning and development resources. Ensures the catalogue is effectively maintained, recognises and remains relevant to business needs, and is readily accessible.

Reviews and approves external development providers to ensure budgetary, learning strategy, and policy conformity.

Updates and controls learning records, including attainment of accreditations.

Maintains learning management system content.

Books and organises learning events using designated internal or external providers, within agreed budgetary arrangements.