Sophia Kadar, CPTM

Learning and Development Capabilities Lead, Takeda Business Solutions

Earning my CPTM credential in 2019 was a key milestone in my transition from global mobility to capability building. While I had a background in HR and education, the certification helped me sharpen my expertise and structure practical tools, enabling me to create my first capability-building framework. In 2021, I moved to a new company as global capabilities lead, expanding my impact in strategic capability building. During the same period, I presented at the Training Industry Conference & Expo (TICE) on identifying and building strategic capabilities. In 2023, I made a cross-functional move from Poland to Singapore as learning, development and capabilities lead for growth and emerging markets, where I drive learning and development efforts across 24 countries.

La’rae Mobley-Moumouni, CPTM

Director of Learning Solutions, Lyric

Since earning my CPTM credential, I have transitioned from training manager to director of learning solutions, where I am focused on positioning the customer and employee education team to support enterprise-level initiatives while continuing to meet the needs of customer success teams. In this role, I have worked to establish a clear mission, vision and set of values for the team, ensuring alignment with both organizational priorities and customer-focused outcomes. Leveraging the leadership and strategic insights gained through CPTM, I have partnered with executive leaders to design and deliver training programs emphasizing core and leadership competencies as well as organizational values, with the goal of fostering employee engagement and alignment across the organization.

Benji Wittman, MBA, CPTM

Training and Operations Supervisor, Sweetwater Sound

Since becoming a CPTM, I have built new training programs and managed emerging initiatives with a sharper focus on business impact. Most notably, I played a key role in our organization’s recent LMS transition, leading the development of a new eLearning initiative for technical skills training and designing curriculum maps and competency frameworks to align learning needs to business processes. I also developed custom scheduling and reporting tools that streamlined in-person training operations, reducing administrative overhead and improving learner progress tracking. These improvements have enabled me to manage thousands of training events over the past few years, enhancing employee onboarding, technical expertise and overall learning effectiveness. Additionally, my expertise in training development, operational strategy and instructional design has led to thought leadership opportunities, including writing industry articles and presenting on experiential learning strategies.

Tiffany B. Smith ACIPD, CPTM, ICAgile

Senior Learning Experience (LX) Designer and Performance Analyst, Saudi Aramco, Dhahran Saudi Arabia

Since earning my CPTM credential, I’ve gained the confidence to engage senior leaders in meaningful L&D discussions and was entrusted to lead a team in rewriting our organization’s competencies. This milestone has also positioned me as a sought-after expert on LinkedIn, connecting with professionals who value my insights. The certification has elevated my performance, giving me a deeper understanding of what drives successful training organizations.

Cheryl Haga, CPTM

Head of Talent Development, Cruise, LLC

Since earning my CPTM credential, I published a book called “Titans of Training: Foundations of Excellence: Building a Strong Training Strategy,” which has achieved significant recognition on Amazon and is one of the top new releases in organizational learning. In February, I was asked to be a keynote speaker at the Chief Learning Officer Exchange. I also moved to a new company at a higher level (from senior manager to director).

Melissa L. Brown, CPTM, SHRM-SCP, MSML

Manager, Learning and Development, Holland & Hart LLP

After nearly two decades in L&D, the CPTM program gave me the practical tools to link training directly to business strategy. The program transformed me from a traditional training designer into a performance consultant, capable of driving real business results. This shift has completely changed how I tackle learning challenges and create solutions that matter to the bottom line.

Robert Rodriguez, CPTD, CPTM

Senior Manager, Learning and Development, Cosm

Earning the CPTM credential changed my approach to learning and development by equipping me with strategic frameworks to align training initiatives with business outcomes. The certification strengthened my consultation skills through ongoing partnerships with leaders to diagnose business challenges and priorities, enabling me to design targeted solutions that delivered measurable value.

Valerie Celeste Marsh, CPTM

Senior Director, Learning & Development, Jushi

Much has changed in my corporate life since becoming a CPTM. I was recruited into a brand-new industry that needed training built from the ground up, with zero historical background to leverage. I was able to use what I learned from the CPTM program to create centralized learning and development teams that were — at my previous company — and are — at my current company — embedded within the organization and viewed as business partners. Additionally, we focus on providing training that is timely, relevant and from which we can show ROI, whether that be through decreased ramp-up time, improved employee or customer satisfaction, or financial measures.

Justin Roscoe, CPTM

Vice President, Learning & Organizational Development, California Credit Union

With the achievement of the CPTM credential, I was able to collaborate with my senior leadership team and propose and obtain approval for the idea of implementing a six-month leadership training program, which aligns perfectly with our company’s strategic objectives. After rolling out the program and sharing its benefits and its efficacy with others in the L&D industry, not only was the program recognized as a finalist in the Corporate Learning Network’s 2024 Trailblazer Award, but I personally was recognized as a Top Business Leader Under Forty in San Diego. None of the above (the leadership program or the accolades) would exist without CPTM.

Summer Sartain-Ritz, CPTM

Operations Training & Development Manager, Ole Smoky Distillery, LLC

When I began my career in L&D, I didn’t have the traditional background that many in the field possess, but my passion for helping others to learn and grow kept me going. Since earning my CPTM credential, I’ve implemented weekly toolbox talks around safety which foster employee engagement and communication and have led to a noticeable reduction in common accidents on the job. I’m also extremely proud to have successfully launched our LMS for leadership after months of learning and creating new content, with a dedicated space focused on empowering employees to take charge of their own development. Without the knowledge I gained from the CPTM program, this achievement may not have come to fruition so soon!

Clark Waggoner, CPTM

Training Solutions Manager, Geotab Inc.

I put my CPTM skills to the test in early 2024, when I assumed leadership of a team who had faced five years of management changes, leading to instability and uncertainty. Utilizing my CPTM knowledge, I was able to gain buy-in from stakeholders to reshape the future of the department, simplifying processes and aligning training initiatives with revenue goals, ensuring that each step supported broader company objectives. These new standards significantly boosted the team’s professionalism and streamlined operations, revitalizing morale and fostering a renewed sense of optimism. My strategic efforts laid a solid foundation for delivering consistent, high-quality service and positioned the team for future growth and success.

Wade Watson, CPTM

Supply Chain Ops Training & Development Specialist, SCA Health

I completed the CPTM program aspiring to break into the training world.  I don’t have the traditional educational background that most professionals do, but have an extensive training background from my time in the military.  For five years, I was having a difficult time overcoming the educational gap and translating my military experience into a training position.  However, the skills, competencies and practices I learned in the CPTM program were just what I needed to learn, understand and articulate the core of a successful training organization.  I’m proud to say that only two months after obtaining my CPTM certification, I was offered and accepted a training position!

Joan Montjoy, CPTM

Implementation Strategist, FranklinCovey

I completed the CPTM program to help get a promotion that I was seeking. My leaders were so impressed that I did this that it opened the doors for me to move into the new role. Once I took the course, I was very pleased that I had learned so much and could honestly say that the CPTM certification was worth the time and expense. Getting the promotion was certainly icing on the cake!

Artrell Williams, CPTM

Manager of Learning and Development, Sumitomo Rubber USA

Within a year of completing my CPTM, I have spoken at six in-person and virtual conferences, written an article for ATD magazine and appeared on two podcasts. I have shopped for and implemented a new LMS, created a workforce development curriculum for a non-profit and received a recurring contract to deliver it. I also created a playing card game to teach tire manufacturing processes and won an award for it at TechLearn 2023! I continue to use the concepts from CPTM in a lot of new ways, referring to the content often, even a year later.