Question 1

Why take a leadership course with ATD?

Accepted Answer

ATD’s leadership programs are designed specifically to meet the needs of talent development leaders, whose teams often work across an organization to develop L&D initiatives that drive business goals. The work of these leaders is complex, often serving an evolving list of internal clients comprised of different departments and business lines, each with their own goals.

Question 2

What will I learn?

Accepted Answer

Develop the mindset to successfully transition from an individual contributor to a leader.  Outline strategies for using effective communication and emotional intelligence to enhance workplace interactions.  Build an environment of trust, psychological safety, and inclusivity for a work team.  Use strategies for managing conflict within a work team.  Develop an effective process for managing team performance.  Discuss factors that contribute to an overall successful organizational landscape.

Question 3

Why should I attend?

Accepted Answer

Accelerate your transition into your new management role by adopting purposeful leadership.  Acquire essential tools and insights to thrive in your evolving position.  Develop strategies to optimize your team’s performance and broaden your influence throughout your organization.

Question 4

Who should attend?

Accepted Answer

This program is designed for trainers, instructional designers, and other talent development professionals who are entering management roles for the first time or managing cross-functional project teams. It specifically targets aspiring or new managers responsible for leading a talent development team, equipping them with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively guide their teams and connect to organizational goals. If you are not yet in a management role, completing this program will demonstrate your readiness to senior leaders and highlight your potential to advance within your organization.

Question 5

What are the attendance policy and course requirements?

Accepted Answer

Additional information to help you prepare for your program: Completion Requirements: Review the attendance policy before your course begins to ensure your successful completion.  Technical Requirements: Ensure your tech is ready for the first day of your program. Enrolled in a program? To check your course status and enrollment details, launch your course, or download your certificate, go to MyATD.  Terms and Privacy: Review our cancellation policy, health protocols for in-person courses, and more.  Have additional questions about ATD courses? Visit our ATD Education FAQ for answers.

Question 6

Which ATD leadership certificate is right for me?

Accepted Answer

ATD offers three leadership programs for different levels of experience:  Leading Talent Development Teams is designed for individual contributors transitioning into a role managing people and project teams. The course helps participants build foundational skills in supervision, communication, and team leadership. Strategic Leadership for Talent Development is intended for experienced managers who want to expand their leadership effectiveness, strengthen team performance, and increase their influence across their organization. Talent Development Executive Certificate prepares high-potential leaders to step into senior and executive-level roles, focusing on strategic leadership, organizational impact, and readiness for the C-suite.

Question 7

What management skills will I learn in this course, and how can I apply them in my L&D role?

Accepted Answer

This course will help you to define what it means to be a talent development manager and develop the core skills required to effectively supervise people and manage project teams. The skills covered in this course directly address: Communication, including conflict resolution Delegation Team dynamics Performance management Business alignment

Question 8

Is this program available for team training?

Accepted Answer

Connect with ATD’s Enterprise Solutions team to explore bringing this course to your organization. An ATD representative will guide scheduling, help identify the course that best suits your needs, discuss in-person and virtual options, and review opportunities to customize the course for your team’s unique requirements. Save up to 30%.

Additional Credits	Type	Credits	Actions
APTD Credential	Professional Development Hours/Recertification Points	21	More Info
CPTD Credential	Professional Development Hours/Recertification Points	21	More Info
HR Certification Institute®	Recertification Credit Hours	21	More Info
Society for Human Resource Management	Professional Development Credits (PDCs)	21	More Info

Leading Talent Development Teams Certificate

Essential skills for managing people and teams successfully.