> Funding: £7,000
The Learning and Development Consultant / Business Partner Level 5 higher apprenticeship equips learners with the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to align learning and development activity with organisational priorities, enhancing workforce capability and business performance.
Learners explore the strategic aspects of the learning and development profession, including analysing organisational needs, designing evidence-based solutions, influencing stakeholders and evaluating the impact of learning interventions.
The programme emphasises practical application, enabling learners to address real organisational challenges through workplace projects and consultancy activities. Through structured learning experiences, learners build confidence in partnering with leaders, facilitating change, using data to inform decisions and promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Delivery combines practical work-based learning with structured instruction, ensuring learners develop both a strong understanding of learning and development principles and the ability to apply them effectively within complex organisational environments. Reflective practice, coaching and professional discussion reinforce critical thinking, ethical practice and a commitment to continuous improvement. By completion, learners can confidently design, implement and evaluate learning strategies that support organisational objectives and improve performance. The qualification is well suited to those progressing within learning and development roles, as well as experienced practitioners seeking formal recognition and the skills required to operate as effective consultants and business partners
Employers benefit from skilled Learning and Development Consultants / Business Partners who align people development activity with organisational priorities, helping build capability, improve performance and support sustainable business growth.
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Designed for individuals responsible for influencing, designing and implementing learning and development initiatives that support organisational priorities, as well as those seeking to progress into strategic people development roles.
Learning aligns with the national occupational standard for Learning and Development Consultant / Business Partner, enabling organisations to strengthen workforce capability, support organisational change and build a culture where learning contributes directly to business success and long-term performance.
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This ensures apprentices approach the End Point Assessment with confidence and clarity.
This means you can recruit with a clear development route in mind from day one.
Many of our apprentices go on to secure permanent roles, promotions and long-term career progression within their organisations.
Receive a £1,000 incentive when you recruit an apprentice aged 16–18, or 19–24 with an EHCP or care leaver status.
Employers are exempt from paying National Insurance Contributions for apprentices under 25, provided they earn under the Upper Secondary Threshold.
Training costs are typically 95–100% government funded for non-levy paying employers — making apprenticeships significantly more cost-effective than traditional recruitment.
Apprenticeships improve retention, engagement and progression. You build capability tailored to your business from day one.
We review your role for apprenticeship alignment and suitability.
Support you in refining the job description if needed to attract the right candidates.
We advertise and promote your vacancy across our candidate network.
We screen and shortlist candidates based on your requirements.
We guide you through the onboarding and funding process end-to-end.
We don’t take you out of your role — we develop you within it.
Our programmes are designed for people already in work, helping you build the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to perform at a higher level. Everything you learn is applied directly to your day-to-day responsibilities, so the impact is immediate, practical and measurable.
From enrolment through to completion, we support both you and your employer to ensure the training delivers real value.
If you are not sure on what course may suit you, funding or how it all works, then get in touch and we can help and support and help you on your journey.