1 Know how to scrutinise appropriate learning and development data.

Title of unit/s

Using information, metrics and developing business cases for L&D

Unit No/s

5DBC

Level

5

Credit value

6

Assessment method (s)

1. Written response
2. Written report

Learning outcomes:

1 Know how to scrutinise appropriate learning and development data.

2 Be able to conduct small-scale research in an area of L&D to support a business case.

Assessment brief/activity

Assessment

Criteria

Activity 1

Produce a written response in which you:

• Identify examples of metrics used to inform and measure L&D

1.1

• Evaluate a range of primary and secondary L&D data sources

1.2

Activity 2

Undertake research in an area of L&D and write a business report for stakeholders.

Within your report you should:

• Provide a short rationale for the area investigated

2.1

• Explain how you collected and analysed the data, justifying the approach adopted

2.2, 2.3

• Draw conclusions and make recommendations based on the findings

2.4, 2.6

• Summarise the limitations of your research

2.5

Evidence to be produced/required: Using information, metrics and developing business cases for L&D

Activity 1

Written response of approximately 500 words

Activity 2

A research-based business report of approximately 2,500 words.

All reference sources should be acknowledged correctly and a bibliography provided where appropriate (these should be excluded from the word count).