Kathy Beevers is a qualified trainer, coach and verifier. She runs a training consultancy business called Lightbulb Learning Ltd. Andrew Rea is a trainer, coach and facilitator with a background in management. The essential text for the CIPD Certificate in Learning and Development Practice, containing all the practical advice and theory needed to pass your course. Part 1 covers the units and practical steps; Part 2 covers underpinning theories/models. New to this edition: Updated references to the HR Profession Map Review of theories, and updates to changes in legislation, e.g. training time allowance Inclusion of ethics and CSR - Enhanced coverage of cross-cultural and global issues Discussion of social media and technology as a learning platform, e.g. WebEx and Skype Future trends and hot topics in Lamp;D, for example emerging theories based on neuro-science. Alternate ISBN (other edition) 9781843982616