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ATD Announces Partnership With HRD Corp to Advance Talent Development in Malaysia

Published Wed Jun 03 2026

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(Alexandria, VA) June 3, 2026 —The Association for Talent Development (ATD) partnered with HRD Corp to accelerate the development of workplace learning and talent capabilities across Malaysia.

(Alexandria, VA) June 3, 2026—The Association for Talent Development (ATD) partnered with HRD Corp to accelerate the development of workplace learning and talent capabilities across Malaysia.

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This collaboration strengthens Malaysia’s talent development ecosystem and enhances the global competitiveness of its workforce.

This collaboration strengthens Malaysia’s talent development ecosystem and enhances the global competitiveness of its workforce.

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As part of this initiative, HRD Corp hosted the ATD Master Trainer™ Program in 2025, bringing together 64 elite trainers from across Malaysia. The program equips experienced facilitators with advanced methodologies grounded in global best practices.

As part of this initiative, HRD Corp hosted the ATD Master Trainer™ Program in 2025, bringing together 64 elite trainers from across Malaysia. The program equips experienced facilitators with advanced methodologies grounded in global best practices.

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Through this engagement, participants gained access to ATD’s internationally recognized frameworks and tools, strengthening their ability to design and deliver meaningful learning experiences. Upon completion, all 68 participants earned the globally recognized ATD Master Trainer™ designation.

Through this engagement, participants gained access to ATD’s internationally recognized frameworks and tools, strengthening their ability to design and deliver meaningful learning experiences. Upon completion, all 68 participants earned the globally recognized ATD Master Trainer™ designation.

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Further enhancing accessibility, 13 ATD certificate courses have been recognized under HRD Corp 100% Claimable courses through HRD Corp-authorized local training providers: MIS Academy, Ishayu Academy, and Aurora Training and Consultancy in 2026. This initiative significantly reduces financial barriers for organizations and individuals seeking world-class training, enabling broader participation in high-quality talent development programs.

Further enhancing accessibility, 13 ATD certificate courses have been recognized under HRD Corp 100% Claimable courses through HRD Corp-authorized local training providers: MIS Academy, Ishayu Academy, and Aurora Training and Consultancy in 2026. This initiative significantly reduces financial barriers for organizations and individuals seeking world-class training, enabling broader participation in high-quality talent development programs.

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The fully reclaimable courses reflect HRD Corp’s continued investment in workforce capability building and ATD’s commitment to expanding global access to its learning solutions.

The fully reclaimable courses reflect HRD Corp’s continued investment in workforce capability building and ATD’s commitment to expanding global access to its learning solutions.

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The reclaimable courses include:

The reclaimable courses include:

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    ATD Master Trainer™ Program

    ATD Master Trainer™ Program

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    ATD Needs Assessment Certificate

    ATD Needs Assessment Certificate

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    ATD Blended Learning Certificate

    ATD Blended Learning Certificate

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    ATD Microlearning Certificate

    ATD Microlearning Certificate

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    ATD Create Leadership Development Program Certificate

    ATD Create Leadership Development Program Certificate

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    ATD Human Performance Improvement Certificate

    ATD Human Performance Improvement Certificate

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    ATD Consulting Skills Certificate

    ATD Consulting Skills Certificate

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    ATD Change Management Certificate

    ATD Change Management Certificate

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    ATD Project Management Certificate

    ATD Project Management Certificate

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    ATD Instructional Design Certificate

    ATD Instructional Design Certificate

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    ATD Managing in Talent Development Certificate

    ATD Managing in Talent Development Certificate

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    ATD Leading in Talent Development Certificate

    ATD Leading in Talent Development Certificate

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    ATD Evaluating Learning Impact Certificate

    ATD Evaluating Learning Impact Certificate

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This expanded collaboration reinforces Malaysia’s position as a regional leader in human capital development and highlights the growing importance of international partnerships in shaping the future of work.

This expanded collaboration reinforces Malaysia’s position as a regional leader in human capital development and highlights the growing importance of international partnerships in shaping the future of work.

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By combining ATD’s global expertise with HRD Corp’s national leadership and funding support, this initiative delivers meaningful impact across industries and elevates professional standards within the Malaysian talent development community.

By combining ATD’s global expertise with HRD Corp’s national leadership and funding support, this initiative delivers meaningful impact across industries and elevates professional standards within the Malaysian talent development community.

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About HRD Corp

About HRD Corp

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HRD Corp is Malaysia’s leading organization for human capital development, driving workforce transformation through strategic initiatives, funding, and training programs.

HRD Corp is Malaysia’s leading organization for human capital development, driving workforce transformation through strategic initiatives, funding, and training programs.

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About ATD

About ATD

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The Association for Talent Development (ATD) is the world’s largest professional membership organization supporting those who develop the knowledge and skills of employees, improve performance, and help to achieve results for the organizations they serve. Established in 1943, the association was known as the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD).

The Association for Talent Development (ATD) is the world’s largest professional membership organization supporting those who develop the knowledge and skills of employees, improve performance, and help to achieve results for the organizations they serve. Established in 1943, the association was known as the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD).

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ATD’s members come from more than 100 countries and work in public and private organizations in every industry sector. ATD supports talent development professionals who gather locally in volunteer-led US chapters, international member networks, and with international strategic partners.

ATD’s members come from more than 100 countries and work in public and private organizations in every industry sector. ATD supports talent development professionals who gather locally in volunteer-led US chapters, international member networks, and with international strategic partners.

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For more information, visit td.org or contact Paula Ketter at [email protected].

For more information, visit td.org or contact Paula Ketter at [email protected].

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