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

Identify how reimagining your leadership identity can drive organizational results.  Design strategies to inform, persuade, and influence diverse audiences.   Outline strategies for developing others through empowerment, coaching practices, and feedback techniques.   Use models and tools to measure and evaluate business performance.   Integrate team development competencies with business acumen to drive organizational success.

Question 3

Why should I attend?

Accepted Answer

Understand the leadership mindset, strategies, and skills to operate as a partner, driving business outcomes through learning.  Learn how to communicate and influence your team and key stakeholders.  Use systems thinking to connect business goals to learning strategy.

Question 4

Who should attend?

Accepted Answer

This program is designed for experienced talent development professionals who are ready to expand their leadership capabilities and take on greater responsibilities within their organizations. It is also well-suited for talent development managers and independent consultants who support or advise within the talent development function and seek to enhance their impact at the organizational level.

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

How will this course help me to lead a learning and development team?

Accepted Answer

The Strategic Leadership for Talent Development Certificate will help you to advance your leadership skills, expand your influence, and communicate as a leader. This program is the natural next step after the Leading Talent Development Teams Certificate and is designed for professionals with some experience managing people and/or teams who are looking to advance to the next level in their organization.

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

Strategic Leadership for Talent Development Certificate

Step confidently into the role of a strategic learning leader.