Courses & Certificate Programs for L&D Professionals | ATD
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ATD offers more than 200 in-person, live online, and on-demand courses to meet your unique needs. Join the thousands of professionals—individuals and teams—who learn from us every year.
Advance Your Talent Development Role & Career
Find role-specific learning to build your skills.
Trainer/Facilitator
Discover the course you need to train and facilitate with impact.
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Instructional Designer
Design workplace learning experiences that drive results.
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E-Learning Professional
Design and author e-learning content using proven models and tools.
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Talent Development Manager
Learn to make strategic decisions and manage teams effectively.
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HR/OD Professional
Develop skills to become a strategic partner across your organization.
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Coach
Learn and practice valuable coaching skills anyone can use.
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Independent Consultant
Gain key insights into L&D consulting from experts who've been there.
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All Roles
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Certificates
Offered live online and face to face, these comprehensive courses are led by expert facilitators and emphasize learning through peer-to-peer collaboration. Every course is designed to support key roles in the talent development profession and includes practical skills and templates and tools to use back on the job.
Duration: 2-5 Days
ATD Master Programs
Stand out in your field and show others you are at the top of your game by earning an industry-recognized designation. These advanced, assessment-based programs are grounded in theory and focused on practice. Join a cohort of peers and an expert facilitator in an eight-week, blended learning format that combines self-directed work with highly collaborative live online or face-to-face sessions. After completing the program, take a complimentary certificate program to continue your development (exclusions apply).
Duration: 3-4 Live Sessions and 8 Weeks Self-Directed Online Learning
Learn on Demand
Learn industry-standard techniques and stay on top of the latest talent development trends at your own pace and at a time that fits your schedule with ATD’s online course library. Enroll in courses individually or subscribe to the entire library of more than 80 courses, giving you the flexibility to tailor your learning experience!
Duration: 45 Minutes Per Course
ATD Workshops
ATD Workshops are social learning events rooted in discovery and hands-on practice. Each workshop is the equivalent of one day in person or two sessions in the virtual classroom. Learners receive credits and a letter of completion when they are done. Join us and take your talent development strategies to the next level!
Duration: 1 Day or 2 Half Days
Certification Prep
Ready to take the next step in your career and earn the Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD®) or Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD®) certification? Our certification prep courses are offered in multiple formats for flexible and convenient studying. Each course includes a full practice test, study workbook, and digital access to the TDBoK™ Guide: Talent Development Body of Knowledge, second edition.
Duration: 2 Day Team Workshop, 5-6 Week Bootcamp, or On Demand
Why Us?
ATD is the world's largest association dedicated to the talent development profession.
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"ATD has a strategic and forward-thinking approach to providing valuable professional development. They are constantly rethinking the value proposition of talent development on a global scale and deliberately positioning the organization in a way that adds value to my membership. I look to the association for industry trends and best practices."
"The knowledge, skills, and connections I gained through ATD have played a role in advancing my career. Whether through securing new job opportunities, taking on leadership roles, or achieving professional milestones, ATD has provided me with the tools and support needed to succeed."
"ATD offered subjects with excellent instructors that other vendors didn't offer. It met and surpassed my expectations."
Training Options for Your Team
We offer flexible team training solutions tailored to your team’s specific goals and needs. Whether you are looking for foundational courses or fully customized programs, we collaborate with you to create the right training experience.
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