CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic Learning and Development 

This course is designed for:

• Senior L&D professionals who want to strengthen their strategic learning, organisational development, and workforce capability expertise.
• L&D Managers, Training Managers, Learning Leads, and Organisational Development Specialists preparing for senior leadership responsibilities.
• CIPD Level 5 graduates who want to progress to an advanced postgraduate-level professional qualification in learning and development.
• Experienced L&D practitioners seeking a recognised pathway towards Chartered CIPD membership.
• HR, organisational development, learning, talent, leadership-development, and people-capability consultants and specialists.
• Professionals with substantial L&D, HR, OD, training, or talent experience who are ready to undertake independent research and strategic written assessments.
• Learning and people-development leaders working across Saudi Arabia, the wider GCC, and international organisations who want to apply globally benchmarked practices.

By completing this course, learners will gain the ability to:

• Interpret economic, social, technological, regulatory, and labour-market developments and translate them into strategic learning and capability priorities.
• Connect learning and development strategy with organisational strategy, commercial objectives, culture, capability, and performance outcomes.
• Influence senior leaders through evidence-based advice, ethical judgement, business-focused recommendations, and credible stakeholder communication.
• Design and conduct a workplace research project using appropriate research methods, evidence analysis, and executive-level reporting.
• Diagnose organisational design and development needs and recommend interventions that support change, agility, and sustainable performance.
• Develop leadership and management capability frameworks that respond to sector, organisational, and international contexts.
• Design blended, digital, and workplace learning solutions using appropriate instructional models and delivery methods.
• Use learning technologies, data, analytics, and artificial intelligence to improve learner experience, effectiveness, impact measurement, and educational ROI.
• Manage advanced written assignments based on practical workplace scenarios and convert theory into realistic business recommendations.
• Operate with greater confidence in senior roles such as Head of L&D, Learning and Development Director, Organisational Development Lead, Learning Strategy Lead, or Talent Development Director.

To be eligible for this program, you need to have:

• Substantial professional experience in L&D, HR, organisational development, training, talent, or a related people-development field is recommended.
• A relevant degree or a completed CIPD Level 5 qualification is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Learners should be prepared for postgraduate-level study, independent research, critical analysis, and strategic written work.
• For learners whose first language is not English, an appropriate level of English proficiency is recommended, such as IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90, or Cambridge Grade C or above.
• CIPD Student Membership or Professional Membership is required for assessment marking; membership fees are paid separately.

There are no formal exams in this qualification. Instead, you will complete 8 workplace-focused written assessments, with personalised tutor feedback provided before final submission to support your progress throughout the programme.

• Qualification Level: RQF Level 7 (Postgraduate-level qualification)
• Study Method: Flexible online on-demand learning
• Number of Units: 8 units (4 core, 3 specialist, and 1 optional)
• Assessment Method: 8 written assessments with no formal exams
• Typical Completion Time: 16–24 months, with access to the programme for up to 36 months
• Total Qualification Time: 420 hours
• Tutor Support: Personalised one-to-one guidance from experienced tutors
• Professional Progression: Successful completion supports progression towards CIPD Chartered Membership (MCIPD), subject to CIPD requirements and relevant professional experience.