ETDEssentials of Talent Development Certificate
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Course Overview
This assessment-based certificate program provides a practical introduction to the talent development profession for professionals who are new to the field or transitioning from another discipline. Participants build a clear understanding of core concepts, terminology, functions, and roles across the talent development ecosystem and how talent development supports performance enablement throughout
Key Takeaways
1
Analyze the evolution, purpose, and organizational positioning of talent development.
2
Define key talent development functions and associated deliverables.
3
Apply capability model insights to real-world scenarios and role requirements.
4
Practice essential skills in instructional design, facilitation, and project management.
5
Develop a personal and professional development plan aligned to lifelong learning goals.
Association for Talent Development
Our members and customers are professionals who help others achieve their full potential by improving their knowledge, skills, and abilities in the workplace. They go by many titles: talent development managers, trainers, instructional designers, performance consultants, frontline managers, workplace learning professionals, and more. ATD’s members come from more than 120 countries and work in organizations of all sizes and in all industry sectors. Interested in learning more about membership? You can also join a local chapter or find out about international membership.
Course Outline
Module 1: Foundations Of Talent Development
Why Talent Development?
Defining Talent Development
Module 2: The ATD Talent Development Capability Model
Capability Synergies
Domains and Capabilities
Module 3: Key Functions Of Talent Development
Function Inputs and Outputs
What are the Functions of Talent Development?
Module 4: Roles And Careers In Talent Development
Talent Development Roles
Talent Development in the Employee Lifecycle
Module 5: Growing Into The Profession
Learning Technology and Tools
Building and Managing Professional Relationships
Informal and Formal Learning
Succession Planning
Career Models and Paths
Talent Development in the Employee Lifecycle
Who Should Attend?
This program is designed for professionals new to talent development or transitioning into a talent development role. Typical participants include:
Training coordinators
Instructional designers
L&D team members
Subject matter experts beginning to support learning initiatives
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What will participants learn?
Talent development foundations; key functions and deliverables; role alignment; applying the Capability Model and Career Pathway tool; practicing essential skills (instructional design, facilitation, project management); mapping employee lifecycle touchpoints; selecting learning technology; assessing trends; creating a development plan.
Who should attend?
Professionals who are new to the talent development field or transitioning into a talent development role from another discipline will find this course valuable. This includes training coordinators, instructional designers, L&D team members, or subject matter experts beginning to support learning initiatives and seeking foundational knowledge, language, and direction to grow in the field.