Career questions tagged learning-&-development
What would be the best degree pathway for a future career goal of Learning & Development/ Talent Development?
I’m currently working as a student recruitment advisor with over seven years of experience. My bachelor’s degree is in applied languages, with a focus on corporate communication, which led me into my current role. Recently, I’ve been considering a transition into Learning & Development (L&D), as I’m passionate about helping others grow. While this aligns with what I do now, it would be in a different context. Hence, I feel that my profile may be lacking in terms of business acumen and people management. I’m exploring further study options to support this transition and would really appreciate your advice. I’m currently considering: - A Master of Education (MEd), which feels like a safe choice but may not fully support a career switch into corporate L&D. - An MBA, which offers strong business exposure, though I’m concerned about areas like corporate finance and data analysis --- these are not my strength. - An MSc in Human Resource Management (HRM), which seems relevant but I’m unsure how well it would position me for L&D roles. Aside from the above master's degree, I'm aiming to take a Professional Practice Certificate in Training & Development (this is just a short course equivalent to NFQ Level 6 in Ireland). I would greatly appreciate any insights or recommendations based on your experience. Thank you very much in advance!
