{"id":143890,"date":"2026-06-02T11:59:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T15:59:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/?post_type=courses&p=143890"},"modified":"2026-06-02T12:01:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T16:01:43","slug":"about-the-program","status":"publish","type":"courses","link":"https:\/\/trainingindustry.com\/continuing-professional-development\/certified-professional-in-training-management\/about-the-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Foundation and Credibility"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":130329,"menu_order":0,"template":"custom-cptm-template.php","tags":[],"class_list":["post-143890","courses","type-courses","status-publish","hentry","global_topic_tax-no-topic"],"acf":{"sponsored":false,"gated":false,"gated_content_type":"","file_attachment":null,"gated_content":"","form_instruction_header":"To access the full article, please fill out the form below:","pardot_html_embed":"","excerpt":"The Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM\u2122) program is backed by a body of knowledge collected from learning leaders across the globe over the course of a decade.","main_content":"

WHY DID TRAINING INDUSTRY CREATE THE CPTM PROGRAM?<\/h3>\r\nTraining Industry\u2019s Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM\u2122) program is the first of its kind: A credential focused specifically on the training manager job role.\r\n

Contact Us<\/a>\"Training<\/p>\r\nLaunched in 2015, the CPTM program is backed by a body of knowledge collected annually from thousands of learning and development (L&D) leaders across the globe since 2008. These findings are published in the report, \u201cWhat Makes a Training Organization\u00a0Great?<\/a>\u201d and are the basis of Training Industry\u2019s\u00a0Training Manager Competency Model\u2122<\/a>. Read the full history here<\/a>.\r\n\r\n\"Over\r\n\r\nThrough over 15 years of research on the\u202fcore processes of great training organizations<\/a>, Training Industry recognized that training managers need practical skills, job aids, tools and strategies to be successful. The CPTM program was designed specifically to help you strategically align training to business goals<\/strong><\/span>, which is the foundation of great training.\r\n\r\nWith a focus on the\u202fcore responsibilities and key competencies<\/a>\u202fof the training manager job role and the best practices of great training organizations, getting certified offers you an understanding of how to apply<\/em> those principles when aligning your L&D plan to organizational goals. This serves as the foundation from which the training manager creates strategic alignment, identifies needs, develops and delivers solutions and evaluates performance.\r\n

IS CPTM WORTH IT?<\/h3>\r\nEarning your CPTM certification gives you the necessary tools and skills to grow in your career and is a testament to your proficiency in the L&D field. In fact, more than 95% of CPTMs<\/strong><\/span> surveyed have been able to apply principles from the program on the job. After six months of earning their credential, nearly 1 in 4 alumni reported receiving a salary increase and nearly 90% reported that they improved training practices in their business.\r\n\r\nThroughout our research, we have also seen that the benefits you achieve through the CPTM program only grow over time \u2014 meaning you will continue to have a lasting impact in your L&D career. Take a look at what your peers have to say: The CPTM program has consistently received five-star reviews<\/a>.\r\n\r\n
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\u201cI recently completed the CPTM program and cannot speak highly enough of the experience<\/strong><\/span>. The online modules taken before the live practicum had incredible information for training managers at any experience level<\/strong><\/span>. The live practicum was the icing on the cake!\" \u2013 Laura McGaw, CPTM Training Manager, Magnolia Plumbing<\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n

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WHO RECOGNIZES THE CPTM CREDENTIAL?<\/h3>\r\nThe CPTM credential is recognized globally, across industries, as an established standard for training and development leaders<\/strong><\/span>. Each year, hundreds of companies<\/a> list CPTM as a preferred qualification in their training manager job postings. The credential is also recognized by numerous other certification bodies<\/a>, including SHRM and ATD.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, the value of the CPTM credential has been highlighted by numerous organizations in the following articles: \u201cWhat is the Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM)?<\/a>,\u201d \u201c10 Employee Certifications to Advance Your Career<\/a>,\u201d \u201c8 Learning and Development Certifications for the Workplace<\/a>,\u201d \u201cLearn About Being a Training Manager<\/a>,\u201d and \u201c13 Best Learning and Development Certifications in 2024<\/a>.\u201d\r\n

WHO ARE CPTM ALUMNI?<\/h3>\r\nTraining Industry created the CPTM credential for training managers and aspiring training managers across all industries. The alumni network<\/a> is made up of a diverse group of elite L&D professionals. While they all may have training and development in common, alumni differ in the specialties, functions and industries they serve, in job titles and backgrounds, location and the size of the companies that employee them<\/strong><\/span>.\r\n\r\n\"CPTM\r\nSee the companies that employ CPTMs<\/a>.\r\nLearn more about the CPTM community here<\/a>.\r\n

WHAT CAN I EXPECT WHEN I SIGN UP TO EARN MY CPTM CREDENTIAL?<\/h3>\r\nAt our core, Training Industry Courses are designed to improve the impact of training by developing learning leaders throughout their careers. Every Training Industry course, including the flagship CPTM program<\/a>, is application and business focused. In addition, the CPTM program can be completed online, and in as little as two months.\r\n\r\nWhen you complete the CPTM program, you\u2019ll gain a supportive community and personal connections to build your network of peers. You\u2019ll also learn data-driven, research-based best practices that Training Industry continuously validates through the real-world experiences of your L&D peers. These best practices will provide you with immediately applicable competencies and insights to help you achieve your career goals. Further, as your needs change, the CPTM program provides all the resources and continuing professional development that you need to advance your career \u2014 and your entire training function. In fact, 100% of CPTMs certified in the last year said they were able to apply the tools they gained through certification on the job right away<\/strong><\/span>.\r\n\r\n\"Over\r\n\r\nHear what graduates of the CPTM training program have to say about their experience. Read reviews from CPTMs here<\/a>.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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