{"id":11695,"date":"2015-01-16T08:00:33","date_gmt":"2015-01-16T08:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stagingweb.trainingindustry.com\/?post_type=wiki&p=11695"},"modified":"2026-06-01T13:00:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T17:00:23","slug":"certifications-for-training-professionals","status":"publish","type":"wiki","link":"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/wiki\/professional-development\/certifications-for-training-professionals\/","title":{"rendered":"Certifications for Training Professionals"},"featured_media":11408,"template":"","tags":[503,2938,1100,184],"class_list":["post-11695","wiki","type-wiki","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-certification","tag-certified-professional-in-training-management","tag-cptm","tag-professional-development","global_topic_tax-professional-development"],"acf":{"sponsored":false,"gated":true,"gated_content_type":"file","file_attachment":"","gated_content":"","form_instruction_header":"","pardot_html_embed":"[hubspot type=\"form\" portal=\"47185625\" id=\"986e4cdf-c11c-4a21-bc86-d6703a2ded27\" version=\"v4\"]","custom_dfp_keywords":"","wiki_date":null,"excerpt":"There are specialized certifications for training, learning and development professionals who are seeking ways to increase business performance through innovative and collaborative training methods.","wiki_sections":[{"heading":"","content":"There are specialized certifications for training, learning and development professionals who are seeking ways to increase business performance through innovative and collaborative training methods. These certifications not only provide the necessary skills and tools to improve performance management, but also establish a credential that is recognizable in the training industry. Certifications usually address specific areas of expertise including training delivery instructors, design developers, online learning facilitators and others.\r\n\r\nMost certification eligibility requirements include several years of experience in a performance improvement and facilitating field.\r\n\r\nThe following table provides a list of some of the most recognized certifications for training professionals. For a side-by-side comparison of the two leading L&D certifications, view this guide<\/a>.\r\n

Certifications for Training Professionals<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
CPTM<\/td>\r\nCertified Professional in Training Management<\/a><\/td>\r\nTraining Industry Inc.<\/td>\r\nThe CPTM program provides the tools needed to develop and manage performance improvement. CPTM is ideal for both experienced and early-career L&D professionals.\r\n\r\n <\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
APTD<\/td>\r\nAssociate Professional in Talent Development<\/a><\/td>\r\nAssociation for Talent Development Certification Institute<\/td>\r\nThe Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) is a professional certification for TD professionals with at least three years of experience\u2014those who are in the early parts of their careers.\r\n\r\n <\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
COLF<\/td>\r\nCertified Online Learning Facilitator<\/a><\/td>\r\nLearning and Performance Institute<\/td>\r\nThe COLF course offers the skills and approaches to provide live interactive online courses and events.\r\n\r\n <\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
CPTD<\/td>\r\nCertified Professional in Talent Development\u00a0<\/a><\/td>\r\nAssociation for Talent Development Certification Institute<\/td>\r\nFormerly called CPLP, the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) is a professional certification for L&D professionals with at least five years of experience. It is broad and measures a professional\u2019s various knowledge and skills.\r\n\r\n <\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
CPT<\/td>\r\nCertified Performance Technologist<\/a><\/td>\r\nInternational Society for Performance Improvement<\/td>\r\nThe CPT credential uses evidence-based performance research to provide the skills and knowledge necessary to improve performance within an organization.\r\n\r\n <\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
CTDP<\/td>\r\nCertified Training and Development Professional<\/a><\/td>\r\nThe Institute for Performance and Learning<\/td>\r\nThe CTDP credential focuses on professionals with multiple years of experience demonstrating skills in facilitating training and performance needs.\r\n\r\n <\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
CTP<\/td>\r\nCertified Training Practitioner<\/a><\/td>\r\nThe Institute for Performance and Learning<\/td>\r\nThe CTP credential recognizes trainers based on experience and skill facilitating training sessions.\r\n\r\n <\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
TTA<\/td>\r\nThe Training Associates Certification<\/a><\/td>\r\nThe Training Associates<\/td>\r\nThe TTA certification program is for those who have demonstrated knowledge, proficiency and experience training in development and performance.\r\n\r\n <\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
N\/A<\/td>\r\nSpecialty Certification<\/a><\/td>\r\nLangevin Learning Services<\/td>\r\nThe Specialty Certification provides eight days of workshops in a specific area of expertise.\r\n\r\n <\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
N\/A<\/td>\r\nMaster Trainer<\/a><\/td>\r\nLangevin Learning Services<\/td>\r\nThe Master Trainer is the next level after the Specialty Certification and provides 16 days of workshops.\r\n\r\n <\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
N\/A<\/td>\r\nTraining and Development Diploma<\/a><\/td>\r\nLangevin Learning Services<\/td>\r\nThe Training and Development Diploma is the highest level of certification after the Master Trainer and provides 24 days of workshops.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
N\/A<\/td>\r\nLevel 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development<\/a><\/td>\r\nThe Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)<\/td>\r\nCIPD's Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development is focused on a broad range of L&D topics and is designed for training professionals across a variety of job titles. It typically takes 12-16 months to complete with total qualification time (TQT) estimated at 420 hours.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

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