Stand out in your field and show employers and peers that you are at the top of your game by earning an industry-recognized designation. These advanced, assessment-based programs are grounded in theory and focused on practice. Join a cohort of peers and an expert facilitator in an eight-week, blended learning format that combines self-directed online work with highly collaborative live online or face-to-face sessions. After completing the program, take a complimentary certificate program* to continue your development.
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Earn the Designation
Focused on practice and grounded in theory, prove your ability to deliver the most engaging and effective training solutions—in both the classroom and virtual environments. Become an ATD Master Trainer!
Earn the Designation
Discover the entire process of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of learning programs across all modalities. Become an ATD Master Instructional Designer!
Earn the Designation
Gain hands-on experience applying proven tools and methodologies to real-world performance improvement situations. Become an ATD Master Performance Consultant!
Ready to take the next step in your career and earn a certification? Our certification prep courses are offered on demand for flexible and convenient studying. Both courses include a full practice exam and digital access to the TDBoK™ Guide: Talent Development Body of Knowledge, second edition.
FLEXIBLE AND SELF-PACED
APTD® Certification Preparation Course
Prepare for the exam with a robust set of microlearning resources tailored for busy professionals and with an expert facilitator and community of candidates. Learn more!
FLEXIBLE AND SELF-PACED
CPTD® Certification Preparation Course
A facilitator-led self-paced exam prep program that you can personalize and adapt to meet your study needs. Includes a robust set of microlearning resources and a community of candidates. Learn more!
INCLUDED WITH PREP COURSES
Study With the TDBoK™ Guide
The first-ever, comprehensive collection of concepts, definitions, methodologies, and examples for those who develop talent in the workplace.
7-WEEK BLENDED PROGRAM
APTD® Certification Preparation Bootcamp
A comprehensive, facilitator-led program featuring guided instruction, content review, exam-taking strategies, practice testing, and a wealth of learning resources. Learn more!
11-WEEK BLENDED PROGRAM
CPTD® Certification Preparation Bootcamp
This comprehensive program includes a five-day facilitator-led training, live online check-ins, content modules, and additional resources to increase your confidence in preparing for the exam. Learn more!
ATD Education Workshops are social learning events rooted in discovery and hands-on practice. Each workshop is the equivalent of one day in person or two sessions in the virtual classroom. Learners receive credits and a letter of completion when they are done. Join us and take your talent development strategies to the next level!
Trending On Demand Courses
Working With SMEs to Curate and Create Content
Learn how to work collaboratively with subject matter experts (SMEs) to identify and gather the best content.
Engaging and Managing Participants
In this course, you’ll learn proven techniques to engage participants in training and new skills to manage group dynamics and behaviors.
Fostering Teamwork and Collaboration
Explore the five stages of team development and learn to leverage team members' strengths for a more cohesive working environment.
Principles of User Interface Design
In this course, you’ll explore important principles of user interface design, so you can create learning experiences that just work.
Cognitive Science in Learning
Leverage the science of learning for better engagement and knowledge retention.
Identifying and Developing High-Potential Talent
Assess and develop future leaders using proven criteria and strategies.
Our Brand Promise
No matter what type of course or format you choose, every ATD Education learning experience delivers:
Capability-Based Content
Research-based content to expand your knowledge, skills, and mindset.
Expert Facilitators
The wisdom and guidance of an industry-leading facilitator.
Peer-to-Peer Learning
Learning with and from your talent development peers.
Practical Approach
A practical, tools-based approach to support application on the job.
Personalized Learning
Development of mastery through a learning journey tailored to your unique role and goals.
Flexible Training Options
More than 200 courses offered face-to-face, live online, on demand, or a blend. Pick the option that works best for you!
Meet Some of Our Facilitators
Senior Facilitator | ATD
Darryl Wyles is the co-author of Facilitation in Action (2022 ATD Press) and Senior Facilitator for ATD Education. He brings over 20 years of experience in talent...
Diane Elkins is the co-founder of Artisan Learning, a custom learning design company. She has built a reputation as a national e-learning expert by being a frequent speaker...
Jonathan Halls is an award-winning author & was recently named by GFEL in the top 100 Visionaries for Education in 2021. His books include Confessions of a Corporate Trainer:...
Seema Nagrath-Menon is the Managing Director & Founder of CALM Worldwide (Center for Action in Learning Management), a professional and dynamic Management & Learning Consultancy.
Seema is a Talent Development...
Carla Torgerson, MEd, MBA, has nearly 25 years of experience as an instructional designer and instructional strategist. Always interested in the latest learning trends, she has authored numerous blogs and...
Mohamed M. Bahgat is the founder and CEO of SeGa Group. He is the author of FIRST Framework and an ATD-certified international facilitator. He is also the...
Julie Patrick is a learning and performance consultant with JP Learning Associates. Julie has been a trainer, facilitator, and instructional designer since 1992.
As a former manager of a corporate...
President and founder
Tonya J. Wilson, MAIOP, CPM, is a consultant, strategic change leader, executive coach, and organizational psychologist who helps organizations unlock workforce potential and build stronger, more agile teams. As president...
Welcome to the ATD Learning Center
ATD has fully reimagined the in-person professional learning experience and redesigned a state-of-the art Learning Center—located in the heart of the Washington, DC metro area—to create an environment that supports learning, deepens your engagement with the course material, and facilitates personal connections.
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