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Certificate Program

Managing the Learning Function Certificate

Optimize the learning function to meet business needs.

Learn how to effectively manage all aspects of the learning function—operations, strategy, governance, budgets, and business alignment.

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$2,445.00

non-member

$2,745.00

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Managing the Learning Function Certificate: Course Info

Content

This comprehensive certificate program gives you the tools to lead or support a learning function, so it runs like a high-impact business unit, not just a catalog of courses. As organizations expect a measurable return on every investment, learning leaders are increasingly accountable not only for what their teams teach, but for how the function itself is planned, resourced, and run. This program builds the strategic and operational skills to meet that expectation with confidence. You'll learn to translate organizational priorities into a clear learning strategy and plan , then put the structures in place to deliver on it, by establishing governance, managing budgets, and allocating people and resources where they'll have the greatest impact. A central focus is learning operations: the systems, processes, data, and technology that keep the function running efficiently and at scale. You'll strengthen your ability to oversee learning programs, manage technology and vendor partnerships, and streamline the day-to-day workflows that determine whether a strategy actually gets executed. Throughout, you'll practice making data-informed decisions that improve performance and demonstrate value, connecting learning activity to business results and communicating that impact to senior stakeholders . You'll leave better equipped to optimize your learning enterprise end to end: a function that is strategically aligned, operationally sound, and able to prove the difference it makes to the organization.

This comprehensive certificate program gives you the tools to lead or support a learning function, so it runs like a high-impact business unit, not just a catalog of courses. As organizations expect a measurable return on every investment, learning leaders are increasingly accountable not only for what their teams teach, but for how the function itself is planned, resourced, and run. This program builds the strategic and operational skills to meet that expectation with confidence.

You'll learn to translate organizational priorities into a clear learning strategy and plan, then put the structures in place to deliver on it, by establishing governance, managing budgets, and allocating people and resources where they'll have the greatest impact. A central focus is learning operations: the systems, processes, data, and technology that keep the function running efficiently and at scale. You'll strengthen your ability to oversee learning programs, manage technology and vendor partnerships, and streamline the day-to-day workflows that determine whether a strategy actually gets executed.

Throughout, you'll practice making data-informed decisions that improve performance and demonstrate value, connecting learning activity to business results and communicating that impact to senior stakeholders. You'll leave better equipped to optimize your learning enterprise end to end: a function that is strategically aligned, operationally sound, and able to prove the difference it makes to the organization.

Managing the Learning Function Certificate

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Format

Format

Face-to-Face

Roles

Roles

HR/OD Professional, Talent Development Manager

Capability Areas

Capability Areas

Consulting and Business Partnering, Emotional Intelligence and Decision-Making, Organization Development and Culture, Managing the Learning Function

Level

Level

Capable

Language(s)

Language(s)

English

Credits

Credits

APTD 21

CPTD 21

CEU 2.1

HRCI 21

PDC 21

Recognition

Recognition

ATD Certificate, Digital Badge

Course Topics

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WHAT OUR PARTICIPANTS ARE SAYING

Testimonials

"I would recommend this program because it gives you comprehensive knowledge of how to competently develop a learning organization and what to watch out for when developing your learning strategy and business plan."

"I am a few years into an L&D management role (both people and programs) and the learning curve is still pretty steep. This course gave relevant and applicable insights that I can use to help purposefully think about our role in the organization, as well as our metrics for success. The facilitator had outstanding examples and managed the program in a way that added significant value for everyone. It's also valuable to hear insights from others in the industry, share solutions to both common and unique challenges, and build relationships with other bright minds."

"As a newly promoted training manager, this program provided insights and tools that are needed for an optimal managing experience in learning programs. From strategic plans to business goals and needs, I got a bunch of resources and practical scenarios for the role I am taking care of right now. Because the courses are business oriented, the people that deliver them are well prepared and full of examples that have relevance to the strategies that I needed to apply for the role I was assigned to."

Credits & Recognition

Managing the Learning Function CertificateATD CertificateManaging the Learning Function CertificateDigital BadgeManaging the Learning Function Certificate21 Learning HoursManaging the Learning Function Certificate2.1 CEUs
Additional CreditsTypeCreditsActions
APTD CredentialProfessional Development Hours/Recertification Points 21More Info
CPTD CredentialProfessional Development Hours/Recertification Points21More Info
HR Certification Institute®Recertification Credit Hours21More Info
Society for Human Resource ManagementProfessional Development Credits (PDCs)21More Info

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