L&D Essentials: A Starter’s Handbook
A comprehensive guide for newcomers to Learning and Development, covering key concepts, roles, and steps for creating effective training programs.
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With this playbook, you will learn:
• Explore the significance of Learning & Development in achieving organizational goals.
• Discover essential L&D activities.
• Learn about pivotal roles within L&D.
• Gain insights into required skill sets.
• Delve into the science behind learning and adult learning principles.
• Understand stages of learning product development.
• Gain insights into the importance of stakeholder management to support L&D initiatives.
• Learn evaluation models and tools for continuous improvement in L&D programs.
• Access a comprehensive list of resources to deepen your understanding of L&D.
L&D experts who shared their insights in this eBook
L&D experts who shared their insights in this eBook

Valeriia Forostianova

Ren Narciso

Giuseppe Perrone

Imran Tanveer

Anna Liashenko
Discover what experts are saying about this eBook
Discover what experts are saying about this eBook

Bohdan Feshchak
Instructional Designer at booyya
This handbook touches on a wide range of topics related to the L&D department, ID-related fields, and more. It covers key principles and approaches to ID, the cognitive aspects of learning, and the nuances of contextual learning. I also found the sections on the stages of Learning Product Development and stakeholder management particularly interesting.

Saviour Ukobong
Everything Learning - LXD, Tech & Research | Passionate about creating impactful learning experiences and solutions.
Learning and Development (L&D) is most effective when it aligns with organizational goals. This introductory handbook highlights the roles of learning designers, developers, and trainers, and their impact on organizations. It also explores how L&D specialists can bridge the gap between learning initiatives and organizational objectives. A very thoughtful and straightforward piece for L&D.

Gousia Siddick
ICF Certified PCC Coach |L&D professional|Organisational Psychologist |Design Thinker| AI enthusiast
Learning and Development is the core building block of an organization and is usually the most underrated one. This handbook guides people on how LnD professionals impact an organisation. It is simple, clear and effectively put.

BISAYO ADEWOLE
Learning Designer || Learning and Development Manager || Microlearning & Content Strategy || Tutor LMS & Masteriyo LMS Administrator || Articulate Storyline
This is a great resource for new and aspiring L&D professionals. It covered all the foundational aspects without getting overwhelming. I particularly love the stakeholders engagement section of this book. Many ID resources for starters don't cover that.

Valeriia Forostianova
Learning Advisor, Skills Facilitator, L&D Shakers project catalyst
It is excellent that everything has come together in this Handbook, as I believe these questions will be very beneficial for many.

Tamara Perminova
Talent Development Head
You covered a lot of ground and touched on many topics. I think this will be very useful, especially for newcomers in L&D. But for those with experience, it's also a good systematization of the main elements.
