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Grow your knowledge, prove your skill, and challenge yourself by taking one of ATD’s Master Programs. These assessment-based, certificate courses give you the chance to prove your mastery of a single area of expertise. Not sure which course is right for you? Connect with a professional development specialist for a complimentary consultation to find the perfect fit.

To support your ongoing professional development, ATD master program registration now includes a complimentary course! Choose from any ATD certificate program following the successful completion of your ATD master program. Exclusions apply.

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ATD Master Trainer® Program

This program covers the entire process of training delivery, including assessment, preparation, creating a positive learning environment, and facilitating and evaluating learning. Find out more.

Instructional Design Elements For Experienced Instructional Designers

ATD Master Instructional Designer® Program

This program covers the entire process of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of learning programs across all modalities. Find out more.

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ATD Master Performance Consultant™ Program

This program provides you the opportunity to assess, refine, and enhance your performance-consulting skills. Find out more.

All of ATD’s Master Programs are taught by expert facilitators, cover the latest approaches and techniques, and offer participants the chance to demonstrate new skills and receive feedback as they learn. Each course is available in multiple formats so that you may choose the one that best suits your schedule.

Visit course pages for detailed descriptions, including learning objectives, course topics, and credit hours. These courses offer CEU credits for APTD®, CPTD®, SHRM, and HRCI certifications.

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ATD Master Trainer® Program Brochure

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ATD Master Instructional Designer® Program Brochure

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ATD Master Performance Consultant™ Program Brochure

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What Our Participants Are Saying
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“The Master Trainer course was hands down the best and most engaging workshop I've ever attended. Incorporating self-study, hands-on activities, feedback,...
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"This [ATD Master Instructional Designer] Program is an excellent way to challenge yourself while solidifying instructional design concepts and theory.&...
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“I found the Master Performance Consultant™ Program invaluable, and I have already put the training to use based upon the capstone project I completed,...
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