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Learning and Development Strategy and Operating Model

Learning and development functions must align with business strategy, respond to rapid skills change and demonstrate impact. A clear L&D strategy and operating model help…

  • 5 daysClassroom or online
  • 15Upcoming dates
  • 6Cities
  • £2,750Fees from
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Learning and Development Strategy and Operating Model
Next classroom session London 16 - 20 Nov 2026 · £2,750 Also available Barcelona 7 - 11 Dec 2026 · £3,850

Course overview

Why Attend

Learning and development functions must align with business strategy, respond to rapid skills change and demonstrate impact. A clear L&D strategy and operating model help them do so.

This LLMI course covers aligning L&D with business priorities, learning needs analysis at organisational level, L&D operating models, learning technologies, partnerships and providers, budgets, governance and measuring learning impact. Participants develop an L&D strategy.

Course Objectives

Align L&D strategy with business priorities

Analyse organisational learning needs

Design L&D operating models

Select learning technologies and providers

Manage L&D budgets and governance

Measure and communicate learning impact

Target Audience

L&D managers and directors

HR directors

Talent development professionals

Training managers

HR business partners

Learning consultants

Course Methodology

Strategy workshops

Case studies

Operating model exercises

Group discussions

Planning

Course outline

  1. 1Day 1: L&D Strategy
    • Role of L&D
    • Business alignment
    • Skills trends
    • Strategy development
    • Exercise: L&D maturity
  2. 2Day 2: Learning Needs
    • Organisational analysis
    • Skills gaps
    • Prioritisation
    • Stakeholders
    • Workshop: Needs analysis
  3. 3Day 3: Operating Models
    • Centralised and federated models
    • Academies
    • Roles
    • Providers
    • Exercise: Operating model design
  4. 4Day 4: Technology and Budget
    • Learning platforms
    • AI in learning
    • Budgets
    • Governance
    • Case study: Corporate academy
  5. 5Day 5: Impact
    • Evaluation
    • Business impact
    • Reporting
    • Continuous improvement
    • Capstone: L&D strategy

Schedule

Dates and fees

15 upcoming dates in 6 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted. Every date can also be joined live online for £1,280.

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November 2026
16NOV 16 - 20 Nov 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext sessionOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each
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December 2026
7DEC 7 - 11 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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21DEC 21 - 25 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
Netherlands flag AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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January 2027
11JAN 11 - 15 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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February 2027
8FEB 8 - 12 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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March 2027
8MAR 8 - 12 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each
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April 2027
12APR 12 - 16 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Netherlands flag AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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May 2027
10MAY 10 - 14 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
France flag ParisFrance · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
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June 2027
14JUN 14 - 18 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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July 2027
12JUL 12 - 16 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Switzerland flag GenevaSwitzerland · Classroom
£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each
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August 2027
9AUG 9 - 13 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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September 2027
13SEP 13 - 17 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Netherlands flag AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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October 2027
11OCT 11 - 15 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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November 2027
8NOV 8 - 12 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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December 2027
13DEC 13 - 17 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each
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Questions

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Learning and Development Strategy and Operating Model course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Learning and Development Strategy and Operating Model course?

The next public date is 16 - 20 Nov 2026 in London. There are 15 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Munich, Paris, Geneva.

Can I take Learning and Development Strategy and Operating Model online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,750 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

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