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International Masterclass in Learning & Development Leadership

Enhance Leadership Skills

International Masterclass in Learning & Development Leadership
Course Schedule

CLASSROOM

25-29 Aug 2025
London
$5,950
19-23 Jan 2026
London
$5,950

ONLINE

12-16 Jan 2026
Online
$3,950
Certificate
  • Coventry Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
  • The HRCI Approved Provider Seal along with the corresponding credit hours will be reflected in the Certificate of Completion

Training Overview

Training Overview

In the wake of COVID-19, organizations have had to swiftly adapt to new challenges, particularly within the Learning and Development (L&D) sector. The shift towards remote and virtual work has necessitated a rapid embrace of new technologies. L&D leaders have been tasked with navigating this evolving landscape.

This Coventry Academy training course is designed to equip L&D, Organizational Development (OD), HR, and Talent professionals with the skills and insights needed to lead effectively in this new era.

Participants in this interactive course will explore leadership dynamics, future learning trends involving remote, virtual, and AI technologies, and how to strategically integrate these advancements with business objectives. The course will also cover traditional principles related to Talent Management, Financial Management, ROI, and Succession Planning, with a focus on their application in online and virtual environments. This training is essential for anyone in leadership roles within L&D, OD, HR, or Talent Management.

Key topics of the course will include:

  • The evolving leadership role of L&D professionals in a virtual learning context
  • The influence of online, remote, and AI technologies on the future of organizational learning
  • Leveraging technology and development solutions to enhance business strategy
  • Essential components of becoming a Learning Organization in the 21st century
  • Integrating Talent, Financial, and Succession Management principles to create agile systems
  • Developing actionable plans to communicate vision and strategy to stakeholders.

What are the goals?

By the end of this Coventry training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand new Leadership factors for the L&D Professional
  • Develop online and virtual learning and development strategies
  • Apply knowledge in the three key areas of Talent, Finance and Succession to online systems
  • Plan to future proof the organizational learning and development function
  • Communicate effectively the L&D strategy and vision to key stakeholders

Who is this Training Course for?

This Coventry training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • L&D Professionals
  • Organizational Development Managers
  • Talent Managers
  • HR Managers

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This Coventry training course will utilize a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented.

This will include highly interactive training covering the latest theories and ‘best practices’, targeted case studies, personal assessments, relevant topic related videos, and high impact exercises.  This will provide a strong fundamental basis upon which to build future success, as well as immediate application back in the workplace.

The Course Content

Day One: Leading of Organizational Learning and Development
  • Leadership requirements of the new L&D Professional
  • Leading change in the new international learning environment
  • Defining Organisational Learning for your organisation
  • How to become a Learning Organisation
  • Leveraging technology for increased learning and development engagement
  • Learning in the present: online, remote, virtual and AI systems
Day Two: Strategic Organisational Development Planning & Virtual Learning
  • Strategic HR planning and Organisational Development (OD)
  • Defining the Business strategy for future skills and competences
  • Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Virtual Learning Environments (VLE)
  • Systems and software to enhance development
  • Evaluating systems and infrastructure
  • Utilizing Blended Learning and Online initiatives
Day Three: Talent Management and Systems
  • Defining Talent, High Performance and High Potential
  • Talent Management systems, processes and grading
  • Conducting an effective Talent Gap Analysis
  • Getting the criteria right: ABC model of Potential:
  • Creating the Organisation Talent and High Potential matrix
  • Factoring the development expectations of: Gen Y and Gen Z
Day Four: Financial Acumen and ROI (Return on Investment)
  • Kirkpatrick and Phillips Evaluation Models: levels and inclusion of ROI
  • Importance of learning objectives for ROI
  • Defining Cost-benefit analysis
  • Methods in measuring training and development ROI
  • Defining measurement parameters and metrics
  • Measuring the intangible impacts of ROI
Day Five: Leading Succession Management Planning
  • Defining the Organisational ‘bench strength’
  • Succession Planning and the Organisational Capability Review process
  • Conducting effective Calibration Meetings
  • Developing a Succession plan for Business Strategy
  • Communicating the Strategy to the Board and the Company
  • Summary Planning
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