Bradfield Learning and Development

What Bradfield Learning and Development does

Bradfield Learning and Development LTD is a UK-headquartered, privately held training provider incorporated in England and Wales that delivers accredited CIPD HR and Learning & Development qualifications, plus a catalogue of short corporate training courses, primarily to individual practitioners and corporate employers. The portfolio is anchored on CIPD Level 3 (Foundation Certificate in People Practice, including a first-to-market Arabic-language version and both Online Live and On-Demand formats), CIPD Level 5 (Associate Diplomas in People Management and Organisational L&D), and CIPD Level 7 (Advanced Diplomas in Strategic People Management and Strategic L&D). Supporting the regulated qualification stack is an add-on catalogue of short courses (Train the Trainer, Leadership, Recruitment & Selection, Diversity Awareness, Time Management, Performance Appraisal, Performance Management, Managing Discipline, Managing Meetings) and a Bespoke/Tailored Training offering for employer clients.

The technical platform is a conventional online learning management system with 24/7 accessible course materials, mobile-compatible content, tutor-supervised live interactive online classrooms running in evenings, and a 100% self-paced on-demand study option. Distribution spans UK, the five Gulf states (UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait) and India, served from offices in London and Dubai Knowledge Park (opened 2008); pricing is per-learner for individuals, per-delegate for short corporate courses (e.g., £4,000 for up to 4 delegates on Train the Trainer), and customized for in-house enterprise cohorts with a 6-employee threshold. CIPD-membership fees sit separately and are payable directly to CIPD, while Bradfield-managed instalment plans spread higher-ticket Level 5/7 fees over multiple months, interest-free.

The business model combines one-time course fees on individual qualifications and short courses with subscription-style instalment plans on higher levels and professional-services pricing on bespoke corporate training; the company has operated since 1989, has held CIPD-approved provider status since 1992, claims over 6,000 cumulative qualified professionals and 10,000+ active students, and reports a wholly-owned subsidiary (Bradfield HR Ltd.) providing outsourced HR services to UK small businesses.

Name

Bradfield Learning and Development

Legal name

Bradfield Learning and Development LTD

Website

https://bradfield.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bradfield Learning and Development is a UK-headquartered, CIPD-accredited training provider delivering Foundation, Associate and Advanced HR and L&D qualifications, plus short corporate courses, to individual practitioners and employer cohorts across the UK, Gulf states and India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional HR and L&D Education and Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Mentorship & Coaching (Career, Academic, Industry-Specific) (EDAMAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Leadership, Character Education & Values Development (EDAMAIAG)

Keywords

• CIPD qualifications training
• HR professional development
• Learning and development courses
• Online CIPD programmes
• Corporate training services

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. CIPD Qualification Courses: Revenue from delivering CIPD Level 3, Level 5, and Level 7 qualifications. Courses offered in multiple formats: on-demand self-study, live online classes, and blended classroom + online learning. Pricing varies by support level and delivery format.
2. Leadership and Management Training: Short courses and certificate programs for businesses including Train the Trainer, Leadership, Time Management, and other professional development courses. Priced per group (e.g., £4,000 for 4 delegates for Train the Trainer).
3. Bespoke Corporate Training: Customized company-specific learning programmes built for individual client organizations. Trainers travel to client locations for in-house delivery.
4. Interest-Free Payment Plans: Flexible financing options allowing customers to spread course costs over monthly instalments, enabling broader accessibility to qualifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Bradfield Learning and Development is a CIPD-accredited training provider that delivers professional qualifications (CIPD Levels 3, 5, and 7) in HR and Learning & Development through multiple formats including on-demand self-study, live online classes, blended learning, and in-house corporate delivery. The portfolio also includes short professional development courses (Leadership, Train the Trainer, Recruitment, Equality & Diversity, Performance Management, Discipline, Time Management, Meetings) and bespoke tailored programmes built for individual client organisations across the UK, MENA, and India.

Product overview

Bradfield Learning and Development is a CIPD-accredited training provider offering a portfolio of professional qualifications and short courses. The core offering consists of CIPD qualifications at three levels: Level 3 (Foundation Certificate in People Practice, available in English and Arabic, with Online Live and On Demand formats), Level 5 (Associate Diplomas in People Management and Organisational Learning & Development), and Level 7 (Advanced Diplomas in Strategic People Management and Strategic Learning & Development). Supporting the qualification portfolio are short professional development courses including Equality & Diversity, Recruitment & Selection Skills, Leadership Training (with multiple modules), Time Management, Discipline in the Workplace, Train the Trainer, Managing Meetings, Performance Appraisal, and Performance Management. Bradfield also offers bespoke/tailored training programmes for corporate clients and in-house CIPD delivery for employer organisations. The company operates across UK, MENA, and India markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice Entry-level CIPD qualification for newcomers to HR/L&D, providing foundational knowledge in business culture, analytics, professional behaviours, and people practice essentials, available across on-demand, live online, and blended formats.
• CIPD Level 3 Arabic Programme Arabic-language version of the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice, designed for Arabic-speaking HR professionals in the MENA region with a blended (50% classroom) learning format.
• CIPD Level 3 On Demand Self-paced online version of CIPD Level 3 with 24/7 access to learning materials and optional tutor clinic sessions, allowing learners to start anytime.
• CIPD Level 3 Online Live Live online interactive sessions combined with self-study for CIPD Level 3, featuring real-time tutor-led classes in evenings outside working hours.
• CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management Intermediate CIPD qualification for HR professionals covering organisational performance, evidence-based practice, employment relationships, talent management, and reward management.
• CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development Specialist L&D-focused intermediate CIPD qualification covering self-directed learning, learning design, facilitation, and organisational performance.
• CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management Advanced postgraduate-level CIPD qualification for senior HR professionals focusing on strategic HR management, employment relations, and organisational design.
• CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Strategic Learning and Development Advanced postgraduate-level CIPD qualification for L&D leaders covering strategic L&D design, leadership development, international HR management, and organisational change.
• CIPD For Employers (In-House Training) In-house CIPD qualification delivery for organisations with groups of 6+ employees, with Bradfield trainers travelling to client locations.
• Bespoke / Tailored Training Customised company-specific learning programmes built in partnership with client organisations, covering HR, L&D, leadership, and soft skills topics.
• Equality and Diversity Course Half-day training course on diversity awareness covering primary/secondary dimensions of diversity, diversity policies, and the impact of stereotypes and assumptions.
• Recruitment and Selection Skills Course One-day course covering recruitment processes, job description writing, competency-based interviewing, and relevant legislation.
• Leadership Training Programme Short course series leading to Certificate in Leadership, covering leadership styles, prioritisation, influencing skills, and delegation, with optional modules on presentation, coaching, recruitment, discipline, and performance management.
• Time Management Skills Course Training on managing time effectively through organisational skills, priority management, and assertive responses to workplace demands.
• Discipline in the Workplace Training Course Training on implementing disciplinary procedures, legal requirements, conducting disciplinary interviews, and handling difficult employee situations.
• Train the Trainer Course Four-day intensive course covering the training cycle (needs analysis, design, delivery, evaluation) with focus on delivery skills, priced at £4,000 for up to 4 delegates.
• Managing Effective and Efficient Meetings Course Two-hour course covering chairperson responsibilities in workplace meetings, including agenda structuring, facilitation, and action planning.
• Performance Appraisal Training Course Two-day course on designing, developing, and implementing appraisal schemes with effective feedback, competency assessment, objective setting, and interviewing skills.
• Performance Management Training Course Half-day course on managing poor performance, legal frameworks, diagnostic approaches, intervention methods, and disciplinary/grievance procedures.

Quantifiable outcome

• 73% of graduates advanced their careers within 3 months of completing the course
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1992Bradfield has been a trusted partner and approved provider of CIPD qualifications since 1992, delivering their qualifications in the UK, Europe, and Middle East. Bradfield is one of the first authorized CIPD study centres in the UAE (2004) and the first in Qatar. They were the first to deliver the new syllabus in 2021 and the first to start delivering CIPD in Arabic in 2023. CIPD qualifications are accredited by Ofqual, the UK government's qualifications regulator.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ICS Learn: One of the largest UK-based online CIPD-approved centres offering Levels 3, 5, and 7 via on-demand and tutor-supported formats. Direct overlap with Bradfield's core individual-learner CIPD qualification business across the UK and internationally.
• Avado: UK-based professional learning provider offering CIPD qualifications alongside broader management and leadership apprenticeships. Closely comparable digital-delivery model and target audience of working professionals seeking accredited HR credentials.
• Pitman Training: UK private training brand offering professional development short courses and diplomas across multiple office and online channels. Comparable delivery model and audience of working professionals, though broader than HR/L&D specialisation.
• Mind Tools: Subscription-based L&D and management skills content platform serving individual professionals and corporate L&D teams. Highly comparable target market (L&D/HR professionals) and overlap in short-course leadership and management content.
• Open Study College: UK online distance-learning provider offering CIPD Levels 3, 5, and 7 alongside broader professional courses. Direct competitor for self-paced individual learners seeking lower-cost alternatives to Bradfield's on-demand offering.

Broad incumbents

• BPP: Large UK professional education group delivering CIPD qualifications alongside accountancy, law, and healthcare training. Comparable CIPD offering but within a much broader portfolio and supported by significantly greater resources and infrastructure.
• Kaplan: Global education provider with CIPD qualifications as part of a wider professional and higher-education catalogue. Overlaps with Bradfield on HR/L&D credentials but competes from a broader, more diversified base.
• London School of Business and Finance (LSBF): UK-based private professional education institution offering ACCA, MBA, and selected HR qualifications. Overlaps with Bradfield on professional credentials for working professionals but from a broader financial/business education base.
• Henley Business School: UK-based business school offering executive education, MBAs, and management qualifications. Comparable on advanced leadership/management content for senior professionals, though positioned at a higher price point and academic prestige tier.

Others

• Chartered Management Institute (CMI): UK chartered body offering management and leadership qualifications (Levels 3–7) that overlap with Bradfield's leadership and management short courses. Functions partly as an alternative accreditation ecosystem rather than a direct delivery competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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