ATD Organization Development & HR Courses and Training - Courses by Role

The ATD courses that support HR professionals focus on the expanding scope of HR responsibilities these individuals take on throughout their careers. While ATD’s programs are not centered on traditional HR compliance or employment law, they help HR managers and others enhance their career development by building a robust skill set in areas that drive employee wellbeing and organizational success, such as employee performance management or coaching.

ATD courses designed for human resources and organization development professionals address the evolving roles these practitioners take on as their careers progress. Rather than focusing solely on traditional human resources management, ATD’s offerings in coaching, performance improvement, integrated talent management, change management, and more help HR managers and other human resources professionals strengthen the versatile skills needed to successfully support people in any organization.

These programs address a range of people strategies relevant to the HR field, from workforce and succession planning to employee experience and retention, and help bridge human resources and talent development functions for maximum impact. ATD’s expert-led courses blend research-backed frameworks, hands-on application, and insights from seasoned facilitators, enabling HR managers and OD professionals to elevate employee wellbeing and organization-wide effectiveness with confidence.

ATD’s training courses for HR and OD practitioners include industry-leading research, practical case studies, and proprietary tools and templates that HR professionals can use in their work. The ATD website also features blogs, videos, webinars, and other resources that explore the intersection of human resources and talent development, providing valuable insights for professionals as the scope of HR responsibilities continues to evolve.

Human resources professionals would benefit from ATD programs in coaching, change management, integrated talent management, performance consulting, and meeting facilitation. ATD certificate programs are industry-recognized and provide both a certificate and a digital badge upon completion, signaling expertise in the field. These certificate programs also offer continuing education credits for SHRM and HRCI certifications, supporting ongoing professional growth for human resources and organization development practitioners

Career advancement in human resources roles, as with any role, will hinge on increasing your knowledge and skills in areas that support the employee experience. ATD’s courses supporting HR practitioners are ones that broaden the scope beyond traditional HR tasks and knowledge to include knowledge and skills that support impacting organizational capability.

HR training courses offered by ATD vary significantly in length and format to meet different professional needs. Programs for human resources professionals range from on-demand courses that take just 45 minutes to complete, through half-day online and in-person workshops, to comprehensive certificate programs that span two or three days.

For example, an ATD certificate program in change management will take approximately three days. Pursuing the ATD Master Performance Consultant will require a commitment of many days over the course of several weeks. Human resources professionals interested in expanding their skill set with an ATD certificate should visit individual program pages to determine the exact duration and format of a course.

ATD’s courses that support HR professionals are offered in-person and online.

HR training courses help build your skills in employee relations and employee engagement. ATD’s Coaching Certificate and Consulting Skills Certificate could prove exceptionally helpful in this area because of the focus on skills like active listening and asking good questions. Human resources professionals might also find a course on advanced facilitation helpful to build capabilities in leading meetings and strategic discussions.