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Corporate University Director Course: Lead Learning [EN]
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Corporate University Director Course: Lead Learning [EN]

Certified L&D Director | Corporate University | Corporate Learning | T&D Director | Learning Strategy
Last updated 6/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Understand the purpose and importance of a corporate university for business performance and culture.
  • Conduct a thorough audit of learning and development in the company.
  • Develop a strategic plan and budget for the corporate university.
  • Build relationships with internal and external trainers, and create a high-performing team.
  • Effectively engage with business leaders to align the university’s value with business goals.
  • Apply instructional design techniques and Results-Based Learning Models for impactful learning.
  • Create targeted development programmes for employees to become A-players.
  • Implement coaching and facilitation techniques to support learning transfer.
  • Manage career development within the company, including succession planning and talent pools.
  • Build and implement a competency model for employee development and assessment.
  • Work effectively with external training providers to complement internal expertise.
  • Develop and manage distance learning programmes, webinars, and online courses.
  • Gain the skills to position yourself as a Corporate University Director and drive business growth.

Course content

5 sections11 lectures5h 31m total length
  • Audit, Strategy and Budgeting38:50



    • What is a corporate university?

    • Why do businesses and HR need it?

    • Employee competency models

    • Auditing, strategy creation, and budgeting



  • Quiz: Running a Corporate University as a Business Partner
  • Turning an HR Audit into a Business-Driven HR Strategy
  • Working with Trainers - Recruitment and Training43:12



    • Identifying successful trainer competencies

    • Internal and external trainer selection

    • Training trainers and remuneration



Requirements

  • No prior experience in building or managing a corporate university is required.
  • Basic understanding of HR practices and business operations is helpful.
  • Interest in learning how to align employee training with business goals.

Description

Building a thriving corporate university isn’t just about delivering training. It’s about crafting an ecosystem that shapes your company’s success. This course gives you the blueprint to do just that—turn learning into your company’s most powerful tool for growth.


In the Corporate University Director course, you’ll unlock the secrets of designing, launching, and managing a corporate university that’s perfectly aligned with your organization’s goals. No more guesswork or outdated approaches—just actionable insights, ready-to-use frameworks, and battle-tested tools used by top companies worldwide.


Inside the course, you’ll cover:


  • Audit, Strategy, and Budgeting – Understand what a corporate university is, why it matters, and how to set a strategic foundation.

  • Working with Trainers – Learn how to recruit, train, and support trainers who will become your change agents.

  • Interaction with Business – Discover how to translate business needs into learning initiatives and prove ROI.

  • Instructional Design and Results-Based Learning – Develop learning programs that drive real-world results.

  • Developing Employee Training and Creating A-Players – Build a culture of excellence through targeted development.

  • Coaching and Facilitation – Master the art of coaching and group facilitation to empower teams.

  • Managing Careers and Succession Planning – Future-proof your organization by developing talent pipelines.

  • Competency Models and Employee Assessment – Establish robust frameworks to measure and develop skills.

  • Working with External Providers – Navigate partnerships and ensure external programs support your strategy.

  • Distance Learning – Learn to launch effective online programs that scale impact.


Throughout the course, you’ll gain access to a Q&A section where you’ll connect with peers, share experiences, and get insights directly from the course author. Each lesson is packed with practical examples, so you can immediately apply your new skills at work.

This course contains the use of artificial intelligence. It ensures cutting-edge insights and the latest practices.

This course contains a promotion. 

Don’t miss out—this is your chance to build a learning culture that sets your company apart. Enroll now and lead the charge in shaping the future of your organization!

Who this course is for:

  • HR Directors and Managers who want to launch or improve a corporate university.
  • Learning & Development professionals looking to develop strategic training programs.
  • Business leaders and team leads interested in aligning training with company goals.
  • HR Business Partners who aim to elevate their role in business performance.
  • Anyone tasked with implementing or managing learning initiatives in their organization.