Microlearning Certificate
Use bite-sized learning for employee development.
Close a knowledge or performance gap by curating, creating, and crowdsourcing bite-sized learning opportunities for your team – which they can access anytime and anywhere.
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Course Info
Microlearning is an ever-evolving segment of the professional learning field. While organizations may define and implement it in different ways, one thing is clear—microlearning is here to stay. Bite-sized learning provides necessary support for busy employees who may not otherwise be able to participate in formal training on a given topic and can help organizations meet compliance needs and improve job performance. If you can address learning needs more quickly and efficiently, employees will be grateful—and so will their managers!
So, how do you get started? This certificate program guides you through the entire process of designing, creating, and promoting a microlearning program using the exclusive MIcroLEarning Design Model (MILE). You will define microlearning, review current trends, determine the appropriate contexts for its use, and learn how to turn videos, blogs, infographics, e-learning activities, and more into effective microlearning resources. We will analyze successful microlearning examples, including those created without a Learning Management System (LMS), taking away ideas for our own future programs.
As part of the program, you will draft your own microlearning resource and get feedback from your peers and facilitator. You will leave the program ready to incorporate microlearning into your talent development initiatives.
Format
Live Online
Face-to-Face
Roles
Learning Technologist, Instructional Designer, Trainer/Facilitator
Capability Areas
Knowledge Management, Instructional Design, Technology Application
Level
Capable
Language(s)
Chinese
English
Credits
APTD 14
CPTD 14
CEU 1.4
HRCI 14
PDC 14
Recognition
ATD Certificate of Completion
ATD Microlearning Certificate Brochure
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Microlearning Certificate with Carla Torgerson
Our facilitator, Carla Torgerson, discusses the Microlearning Certificate.
By Carla Torgerson on October 25, 2017
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Dates & Locations
Time Zone: UTC
Apr 7 - 16 2025, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Online
May 16 - 17 2025, 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Face-to-Face
Washington, DC
Jun 3 - 12 2025, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Online
Jun 26 - 27 2025, 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Face-to-Face
Shanghai City, China
Jul 29 - Aug 7 2025, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Online
Credits & Recognition
ATD Certificate of Completion
14 Learning Hours1.4 CEUs| Additional Credits | Type | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| APTD Credential | Professional Development Hours/Recertification Points | 14 | More Info |
| CPTD Credential | Professional Development Hours/Recertification Points | 14 | More Info |
| HR Certification Institute® | Recertification Credit Hours | 14 | More Info |
| Society for Human Resource Management | Professional Development Credits (PDCs) | 14 | More Info |
WHAT OUR PARTICIPANTS ARE SAYING
Facilitators
Sarah Mercier
Chief Executive Officer | Build Capable
Sarah Mercier, CEO and strategic consultant at Build Capable, specializes in instructional strategy and learning technology. Sarah is known for translating highly technical concepts and research to real-world practice....
Carla Torgerson
Solution Architect | SweetRush
Carla Torgerson, MEd, MBA, has nearly 25 years of experience as an instructional designer and instructional strategist. Always interested in the latest learning trends, she has authored numerous blogs and...
Darryl Wyles
Senior Facilitator | ATD
Darryl Wyles is the co-author of Facilitation in Action (2022 ATD Press) and Senior Facilitator for ATD Education. He brings over 20 years of experience in talent...
Kimberly Devlin, CPTD
Managing Director | EdTrek, Inc.
Kimberly Devlin, CPTD, transforms information overload and time crunch into innovative and actionable systems that improve outcomes, productivity, and time management. Bringing a fresh, pragmatic point of view to topics...
Lynette Van Steinburg
Virtual Effectiveness Driver | Virtual Effectiveness Consulting
Lynette Van Steinburg has worked in the sphere of corporate learning, leadership, and transformation since 1997. She has had experience in leadership, project management, instructional design, development, change management, quality...
Nader Bechini, CPTD
Regional Director Middle East North Africa; Co-founder, Managing Director | ROI Institute; Growship
Nader Bechini is passionate about assisting people and organizations with improving and maximizing their performance and bottom-line results. His life mission is to support others with strengthening their abilities to...
Robyn A. Defelice
Learning Strategist and Innovator
Picture an L&D professional who gets equally excited about creative learning solutions and efficient L&D operations—that’s me! I’m Robyn A. Defelice, PhD, and for the past 25 years, I’ve been...
WHAT OUR PARTICIPANTS ARE SAYING
Testimonials
"The tools and activities used in this certificate program have prepared me to make microlearning a reality in my organization. It’s energizing to gain expertise in a skill that enables me to provide more relevant, practical learning for years to come. Bravo!"
Read More"The two-day Microlearning Certificate program with ATD was a key inspiration to our new microlearning program and a practical way to start working with and learning from other L&D professionals."
Read More"I chose ATD because it is a leader in Talent Development and is well respected in my organization."
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