Learn to create learner-focused engagement in the virtual (synchronous live online) classroom.
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Course Info
Training and facilitating in the virtual classroom requires planning and preparation if facilitators are to motivate and engage learners. A successful learner-focused event goes beyond an informational webinar and requires a facilitator to understand the learners’ needs and create a welcoming and inclusive virtual space.
Learn how to select learning methods and facilitate activities in a virtual environment that will keep learners engaged throughout the event and prepare them to apply what they have learned on the job. Explore techniques for building rapport and connecting with learners in the virtual environment.
Aligned to the training delivery and facilitation capability of the Talent Development Capability Model, this certificate program will provide you with ATD-exclusive tools and templates as well as the opportunity to demonstrate your own new skills and receive feedback from your expert facilitator and peers. Practice skills in an authentic simulation where you will receive feedback and guidance from peers and an experienced ATD facilitator.
Format
Live Online
Roles
Instructional Designer, Trainer/Facilitator, Professor/Educator
Capability Areas
Training Delivery and Facilitation
Level
Capable
Language(s)
English
Credits
APTD 21
CPTD 21
CEU 2.1
PDC 21
HRCI 21
Recognition
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Apr 7 - 18 2025, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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May 19 - 30 2025, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Jun 16 - 27 2025, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Jun 23 - Jul 7 2025, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Additional Credits | Type | Credits | |
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APTD Credential | Professional Development Hours/Recertification Points | 21 | More Info |
CPTD Credential | Professional Development Hours/Recertification Points | 21 | More Info |
Society for Human Resource Management | Professional Development Credits (PDCs) | 21 | More Info |
HR Certification Institute® | Recertification Credit Hours | 21 | More Info |
Facilitators
Freelance Training | Independent Consultant
Aya is an enthusiastic training professional with 14+ years of experience in managing training projects and learning activities, designing and delivering trainings that vary between soft skills and technical topics...
Principal | The Impact Institute
Christie is Principal of the Impact Institute, a consulting firm that helps clients with interpersonal communication skills, team skills, leadership skills and presentation skills. She deals with real issues, asks...
Regional Partner | TPC Leadership Middle East
Niamh Briody Jordan is the Regional Partner for TPC Leadership Middle East, she resides in Abu Dhabi and is completing her 18th year living and working in the UAE.
Niamh...
L&D Professional
Amy Shilliday, CPTD, has more than 25 years of experience in L&D. With a down-to-earth facilitation style and self-effacing humor, Shilliday coaches on topics such as emotional intelligence, change management,...
Managing Partner | BCC Consulting, LLC
Dr. Bernadette Costello is the managing partner for BCC Consulting. The foundation of her coaching and consulting practice is “you are exactly where you are supposed to be.” Affirming where...
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...
Instructional Designer | CJLillegard3
Cecilia Lillegard is a Certified Professional in Talent Development and an innovative connector of people and processes to technology, growth, and purpose. With a focus on operational and performance improvement,...
Senior Portfolio Scrum Master | Government of British Columbia
Codie McQuay loves learning, loves learning about learning, and loves learning about the ways people learn. She brings an eclectic mix of therapeutic, experiential, practical, and product-focused knowledge to her...
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...
CEO & Founder | Momentum Learning Solutions
Emmy Monticelli is a certified leadership and mindfulness coach, facilitator, and consultant with more than 20 years of experience developing leaders, trainers, and employees in talent management. Her upbringing amidst...
Nelson Performance Develop, LLC
Erica Nelson, MA, has been in the learning and development field for 25 years, consulting with clients from various fields at the corporate level. Clients include Horizon Therapeutics, Wintrust Financial...
Senior Facilitiator
Hesham Ali is a seasoned facilitator and L&D consultant with more than 14 years of experience. He is a member of the Association for Talent Development (ATD) and the International...
Facilitator and Coach
Joe Schiappa has spent 10 years as a facilitator and coach, which has included time within the sales, pharmaceutical, and entertainment industries, leading teams to develop their skills in communication,...
Learning and Performance Consultant | JP Learning Associates
Julie Patrick is a learning and performance consultant with JP Learning Associates. Julie has been a trainer, facilitator, and instructional designer since 1992.
As a former manager of a corporate...
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...
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...
VP Training/Prof Services | Learning Solutions, LLC
Lynn Lewis is an author and learning and performance consultant who fell onto this path in life by accident. Starting her career in broadcast journalism and newswriting, she taught those...
Chief Learning Officer | MD Dept. of Human Services
Michael Dorsey Sr., DMin, currently serves as the chief learning officer for the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS). In this role, he provides executive leadership to all the learning...
Facilitator
Mike Powell, MBA is a leadership consultant, facilitator, and business coach who ignites passion, growth, and energy for positive change in people and organizations in every sector. A dynamic speaker...
Learning & Development Consultant
Ms. Banta, a skilled facilitator and organization development consultant, has over twenty years of experience helping organizations implement training and development initiatives that produce results.
Margaret (Mimi) Banta is an...
Technologist | Amazon Web Services
Myra Roldan is a talented technologist, a TEDx speaker, an author, and an international public speaker. She is widely regarded as an important source of information about new and emerging...
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...
Founder and Chief Executive Officer | APLS Group
Nanci Appleman-Vassil, M.A., NCC, CSP is a highly experienced business professional with more than 20 years of experience delivering training, organizational development, executive coaching, and corporate consulting interventions with a...
managing partner
As managing partner at Global Teams since 2003, Peter Byebierggaard has spearheaded numerous global learning and leadership development initiatives. His expertise lies in designing and implementing complex global learning solutions...
Knowledge Transfer Analyst | Southern NH University
Dr. Rachel Green Teague, EdD, is a system convener, knowledge transfer expert, adjunct instructor, education wizard, facilitator, and collaborator. Throughout her life, she has lived through change, growth, transition, and...
Founder & MD | CALM Worldwide (Center for Action in Learning Management)
Seema Nagrath-Menon is the Managing Director & Founder of CALM Worldwide (Center for Action in Learning Management), a professional and dynamic Management & Learning Consultancy.
Seema is a Talent Development...
Facilitator, Consultant | Bennett Global Group, LLC
Tracey Harris-Bennett is an energetic, results-oriented training professional experienced in instructional design, multimedia and training program development. She has over 25 years of experience designing and delivering training solutions for clients...
CEO | Thrive Hive Solutions, LLC
Tyra Bremer is a highly-accomplished and dedicated human resources executive with a proven history of delivering innovative strategies. A thought leader and visionary, she ignites strong leadership and enables good...
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Testimonials
"This program was very valuable! Learning about the various methods of facilitation inclusive of the psychology behind how learners learn and grasp information was of the utmost importance to me. As someone who is going to be facilitating classes soon, this program went above and beyond my expectations. I love how ATD included various methods of learning such as videos, transcripts, reference manuals, skills practice (which helped me to come out of my comfort zone in terms of facilitating), student workbook (which really helped me to think critically), and much more!"
Read More"I gained a new perspective to training/facilitating [virtual] trainings. I have new resources and information to support my career as I continue to move forward in facilitation. The facilitator was GREAT! Her energy and openness were helpful. She made the class engaging and as we were learning from her, she was learning from us."
Read More"I chose this course because I wanted to deepen my knowledge on conducting virtual trainings to make them more effective for my learners. My expectations were exceeded. I gained so many tools that I can now implement into my training. I highly recommend this course to anyone who may be thinking about enrolling."
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