The L&D Performance Academy

There’s no school for L&D. That’s why
we created the L&D Performance Academy.

9 self-paced, peer-validated courses

Built with input from our SME network and CLO David James, each course includes real-world case studies, proven frameworks, and practical tools—so you can start applying what you learn from day one.

From L&D leadership to AI and skills

Academy courses cover the most critical areas of performance-driven L&D, helping you master the fundamentals of L&D leadership while developing an expertise in AI, skills, and digital learning design.

Accredited by the Association for Talent Development

Add to your credibility, earn recognition, and advance your career with accreditations from the Association for Talent Development.

Inside the course curriculum

Strategy
L&D Programs
Leadership
Strategy: Business Strategy for L&D

Tired of reacting to training requests that miss the mark? Get the tools to align L&D with business strategy, speak your stakeholders' language, and drive real performance. Master use-case framing, KPI analysis, and stakeholder validation—with templates and tactics you can use today. Earn your certification and finally shift from order-taker to strategic partner.

Acquired skills:
Strategic alignment
KPI framing
Stakeholder influence
Business impact
L&D strategy
Strategy: Advanced Skills-Based Learning

Ready to show real L&D impact beyond completion rates? Learn how to build a skills-based learning strategy that aligns with your business needs. Identify critical skill gaps, map your existing capabilities, and build a targeted content plan that proves performance improvements. By the end, you’ll learn how to shift from reactive training provider to proactive skills strategist. Certification included.

Acquired skills:
Skills mapping
Skills-based learning
Skills gap analysis
Strategy alignment
Stakeholder comms
Content planning
L&D Programs: AI Fundamentals for L&D

Curious about AI but not sure where to start? This practical, beginner-friendly course shows you how to use AI tools like ChatGPT to automate admin tasks, accelerate course creation, and free up time for strategic work. You’ll get hands-on with real tools and prompts—no tech background required. Join thousands of L&D pros who’ve already earned their AI certification (now part of the L&D Performance Academy).

Acquired skills:
AI basics
ChatGPT
Prompt writing
Prompt engineering
Admin automation
Content creation
L&D Programs: Advanced AI: Strategic Applications

Already familiar with AI basics? This course takes your knowledge to the next level, showing you how to embed AI strategically across your L&D workflows. From scaling expert-led content creation to maintaining a live skills strategy, you'll learn to drive measurable performance improvements using advanced AI techniques. It’s the perfect follow-up for those who’ve completed "AI Fundamentals for L&D" and are ready to lead the charge on AI-driven transformation.

Acquired skills:
Workflow automation
AI co-authoring
Skills ontology
Prompt optimization
Business integration
L&D Programs: Digital Learning Design 

Still struggling with learner engagement? Spoiler: It's not about making things flashier—it's about making them matter. Learn how to create relevant, SME-driven learning content that solves real business problems. You’ll master collaborative content creation and walk away ready to build high-impact programs that learners actually finish. Certification included.

Acquired skills:
SME sourcing
Content co-creation
Business alignment
Learner engagement
Outcome tracking
Collaborative learning
L&D Programs: Measuring Impact for L&D

Tired of just reporting completion rates? Learn how to identify meaningful metrics and tell a compelling impact story. This course equips you to track performance-driven KPIs, align L&D with business goals, and showcase your value to leadership. Stop guessing. Start measuring what matters. Certification included.

Acquired skills:
KPI selection
Impact metrics
Data storytelling
Stakeholder insights
Strategy integration
L&D Programs: Strategic Tools and Tech for L&D

Outdated tools and reactive training requests holding you back? It’s time to level up. This course shows you how to build the right tech stack to power a truly strategic L&D function—one that automates admin, scales content creation, and focuses on impact. Learn how to evolve your tools alongside your strategy to drive engagement, close skill gaps faster, and build a high-impact learning ecosystem. Certification included.

Acquired skills:
Tech evaluation
Tool selection
System integration
Collaboration enablement
Implementation
Leadership: Governance for L&D

Trying to get leadership buy-in but stuck in silos? A strong L&D governance model is your ticket to lasting influence. This course shows you how to align L&D with business goals, structure decision-making, and secure sponsorship from leadership. Walk away with templates and tools to turn L&D into a strategic business partner. Yes, there's a certification.

Acquired skills:
Governance design
Executive alignment
Decision-making
Roadmap validation
Oversight rituals
Leadership: L&D Team Organization

If your team structure isn’t aligned with business goals, your impact will always be limited. In this course, learn how to choose and implement the right L&D org model for your context. Centralized, decentralized, hybrid, or learning business partner—you’ll walk away with clarity, strategy, and a plan. Certification included.

Acquired skills:
Org assessment
Model selection
Change rollout
Leadership buy-in
Talent planning
Strategy: Business Strategy for L&D

Tired of reacting to training requests that miss the mark? Get the tools to align L&D with business strategy, speak your stakeholders' language, and drive real performance. Master use-case framing, KPI analysis, and stakeholder validation—with templates and tactics you can use today. Earn your certification and finally shift from order-taker to strategic partner.

Acquired skills:
Strategic alignment
KPI framing
Stakeholder influence
Business impact
L&D strategy

Enroll in the L&D
Performance Academy

Use the form below to create an account on the 360Learning platform, where the Academy is hosted. You’ll receive a confirmation email inviting you to a quick welcome course.

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The L&D Maturity Model
The L&D Maturity Model

How performance-driven is your L&D function?
Find out with the L&D Maturity Model.

See the Maturity Model