

PRE-SUMMIT EDUCATION PROGRAM
ATD TRAINING & FACILITATION SKILL CERTIFICATE

COURSE OVERVIEW
This training certificate course covers the entire end-to-end training cycle, including planning and preparing a training event, managing the learning environment, engaging participants in the classroom, and following up post-event to continue to support learning. We'll cover the science behind learning—learner needs and preferences, training techniques, classroom environment, and well-structured materials all affect learning outcomes. At the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your techniques in a skills training practice where you will receive feedback and guidance from peers and an ATD expert facilitator.
Drawing upon ATD's extensive research and experience, this program will help you become a learner-centric facilitator who recognizes and can apply the skills of an effective trainer.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN
Select the appropriate mix of learning modalities to support specific contexts, learners, and learning objectives in both formal and informal learning settings.
Identify the logistical tasks necessary to create a classroom environment conducive to effective face-to-face learning.
Create facilitation plans that prepare you for a successful learner-centered event.
Apply brain science to deliver strategies that address various learner preferences and cognitive needs in the learning environment.
Select methods to support a variety of learning preferences to achieve the desired learning outcomes.
Demonstrate adult learning principles and effective facilitation techniques to assess and ensure a safe, comfortable, and supportive learning environment.
Utilize a variety of facilitation techniques to create a professional and engaging learning experience.
Use a variety of techniques to engage participants, communicate effectively, and manage group dynamics and behaviors during an event.
WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND
Get an overview of all phases of the training cycle, from planning to evaluation.
Leave with the knowledge and skills to become a participant-focused facilitator in any environment, from large-scale training events to meetings and presentations.
Learn from an expert trainer and facilitator who will demonstrate best practices in the classroom.
Gain access to ATD-exclusive templates and tools to use in your own practice.
Demonstrate your new skills and receive personalized, actionable feedback from your ATD expert facilitator.
Earn an industry-recognized certificate, continuing education credits, and an ATD digital badge to share with your networks.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
New and experienced trainers and facilitators from any industry and those who want to gain a comprehensive skill set for facilitating and delivering instructor-led learning events will benefit from this program. In addition to professional trainers and facilitators, training coordinators, training managers, learning consultants, instructional designers, independent consultants, educators, and professors may benefit if facilitation is part of their jobs. Professionals with unique domain expertise who have been asked to teach others, customer/technical/software educators, or those who lead others may also find valuable grounding in core training and facilitation concepts.
COURSE TOPICS

FACILITATOR

Wally Su, PhD, APTD® Lead Facilitator, ATD Great China Region
Dr. Wally Su holds a Ph.D. in Business Management from Sun Yat-sen University and has been the founder and General Manager of Shengdian Technology for over 15 years. Since 2016, he has been contracted as a facilitator for ATD in the Greater China region and is an expert in the multifaceted integration of digital learning content, talent training, and business management consulting. He has long been committed to research and training in learning technology, TTT training, and corporate senior leadership coaching.
Asia's premier leadership and talent development event
ATD will collaborate with the ATD Best Award winning company, Wynn Macau, Limited, to jointly organize the ATD x Wynn 2025 Asia Leadership Summit. The summit, themed "Leading Through Change: Bridging Technology and Human Capital", will explore four key areas:
Technology: Harnessing technology for leadership development.
Talent Development: Best practices in leadership development.
Leadership Empowerment: Empowering leaders to be skill-based and future-ready.
Change Management: Leading organizations toward sustainable development and transformation.
The summit will feature top global experts discussing cutting-edge developments in leadership, technology, and talent. It will gather C-suite, HR, OD, TD, and LD executives, as well as seasoned professionals from leading Asian companies to share insights. The event offers a secure, professional environment for deep discussions to foster communication and networking among attendees. The summit, themed "Leading Through Change: Bridging Technology and Human Capital", will explore four key areas:
Top
Keynotes
20+
International Speakers
2
Concurrent Tracks
200+
Corporate executives and leaders in HR, TD, LD, and OD from Asia's top organizations
Participants' Benefits
Acquiring High-Quality Knowledge Learn from world-renowned experts in leadership, talent development, and technology.
Enhancing Industry Experience Learn from the best practices of top global organizations to refine and integrate them into your strategy.
Understanding Future Trends Gain an edge on the future by staying informed about the latest industry and technological trends.
Seizing Overseas Opportunities Engage in in-depth conversations with business leaders and industry experts from across Asia to explore the boundless opportunities in the Asian market.
Expanding Social Networks Connect with Asian business elites to build a social network that transcends borders, industries, and functions.
Discovering the Latest Technology Connect with Asian business elites to build a social network that transcends borders, industries, and functions.
Embarking on a Cultural Journey Indulge in a distinctive cultural journey within the opulent and luxurious setting of Wynn Palace.