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Credentials for Training and Development Specialists

119 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $65,850 · projected growth +10.8%. See full occupation profile →

Master's Degree

ADULT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TEACHING

University of West Alabama
AL
Master's Degree

ADULT EDUCATION

Troy University
AL
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Adult Education Graduate Certificate Program

Troy University
AL
Certification

Associate Certified Coach (ACC)

International Coach Federation
$175 cost
Apply professional ethics codes in coaching practice contextsIdentify conflicts of interest in coaching relationships and professional engagementsApply laws, regulations, and organizational policies related to confidentiality in coaching contextsExplain the definition and scope of coaching in professional practiceDifferentiate coaching from therapy, counseling, mentoring, and consulting in client engagementsRecognize when to refer clients to mental health professionals in coaching contexts
Certification

Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD)

Association for Talent Development
$525 cost
Apply communication, emotional intelligence, and leadership skills in talent development contextsDesign and develop instructional content using learning theories, instructional design models, and adult learning principlesFacilitate training and leverage learning technologies to support knowledge sharing and skill developmentEvaluate learning impact using qualitative and quantitative data collection methods in organizational environmentsAnalyze business needs and performance gaps to inform talent strategy, consulting, and organizational development decisions
Bachelor's Degree

BSBA in Human Resource Management

University of West Florida
Bachelor's Degree

Business Human Resource Management

Anderson University (SC)
Bachelor's Degree

Business International Development

Anderson University (SC)
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Certificate in Adult Education and Corporate Training

American College of Education
Certificate

Certificate in Human Resource Management

Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
Certification

Certified Hospitality Trainer (CHT)

American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI)
$531 cost
Articulate the case for training and development within a hospitality organizationApply training and development as an investment strategy within a hospitality organizationAssess training needs within a hospitality organizationDesign instructional content to meet identified training needsSelect and apply training tools and techniques in a hospitality environmentMeasure and evaluate training and development outcomes in a hospitality organization
Certification

Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)

Association for Talent Development
$1,099 cost
Apply communication, emotional intelligence, and leadership skills in talent development contextsDesign learning solutions by selecting modalities, defining outcomes, and developing instructional assets aligned to adult learning theoriesEvaluate learning impact by defining outcome metrics and applying qualitative and quantitative data methods in organizational environmentsAnalyze business needs and performance gaps to inform talent strategy, consulting approaches, and organizational development decisionsImplement performance improvement, change management, and data analytics techniques to support organizational capability and future readiness
Certification

Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM™)

Training Industry
$3,695 cost
Align training strategies with business goals to lead a high‑performing training functionIdentify training needs and develop learning solutions that address performance gapsManage training resources, vendors, and technology systems to support effective learning operationsOptimize training processes and portfolios to improve efficiency, scalability, and organizational impactEvaluate learning performance using data to demonstrate value and drive continuous improvement in training management
Course

Conflict Resolution

Alabama Training Network
AL
Resolve Workplace ConflictsMediate Disputes Between EmployeesApply Conflict Management Tools In Organizations
Micro-Credential

Diploma in Workplace Stress Management

Alison
Doctoral Research

Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Adler University
Master's Degree

EDUCATIONAL MEDIA

Auburn University
AL
Master's Degree

Ed Media/Instructional Systems (13.0601)

University of West Florida
Doctoral Research

Ed.D. in Instructional Technology

American College of Education
Post-Master's Certificate

Ed.S. in Instructional Technology

American College of Education
Short-Term Certificate

Education Media

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
Master's Degree

Education Media Design & Technology

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
Short-Term Certificate

Educational Technology Certificate

Athens State University
AL
Master's Degree

Educational/Instructional Technology

Anderson University (SC)
Certificate

Express Employment Professionals Career Preparedness Certification

Express Employment Professionals
AL
Micro-Credential

Foundations of Virtual Instruction

University of California Irvine
Micro-Credential

Fundamentals of Human Resources

Alison
Certification

Google Certified Educator Level 1

Google
Identifies the appropriate Google tools for various tasksUnderstands how to create, distribute, and collect assignments using Google ClassroomCreate and format files in Google DriveManage calendars and build Google SiteDetermine the correct permission settings for Google filesSelects suitable Google tools for ongoing communication with stakeholders
Certification

Google Certified Educator Level 2

Google
Streamline teaching and enrich learning using Google Workspace for Education tools in interactive, personalized, and blended instruction contextsStreamline communication with the school community using Google Workspace tools for automation and personalized updatesEnhance collaboration and learning by leveraging Google Drive, Docs, Slides, and Google Meet for instructional content and extended opportunitiesManage workflow efficiently between teachers and students using Google tools to support exploratory learning and differentiationEmploy Google tools to strengthen communication with both school and home communities
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Graduate Certificate In Human Resource Management

DeVry University-Illinois
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology

DeVry University-Illinois
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management

Troy University
AL
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Graduate Certificate in Instructional Technology

Troy University
AL
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Graduate Certificate in Instructional Technology

University of Alabama
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Graduate Certificate in Training and Development

Athens State University
AL
Master's Degree

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Troy University
AL
Bachelor's Degree

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Auburn University at Montgomery
AL
Short-Term Certificate

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Certificate

Athens State University
AL
Bachelor's Degree

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Athens State University
AL
Master's Degree

Human Resource Leadership

Sullivan University
Bachelor's Degree

Human Resource Leadership

Sullivan University
Bachelor's Degree

Human Resource Management

University of Alabama at Birmingham
AL
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Human Resource Management

Troy University
AL
Bachelor's Degree

Human Resource Management

University of North Alabama
AL
Bachelor's Degree

Human Resource Management, BS

University of Alabama at Birmingham
AL
Bachelor's Degree

Human Resource Mgmt

Auburn University at Montgomery
AL
Post-Master's Certificate

Human Resources Management

Anderson University (SC)
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Human Resources Management

Jacksonville State University
AL
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Human Resources Management

Berkeley College-Woodland Park
Master's Degree

Human Resources Management

Union College (KY)
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Human Resources Management (Graduate Certificate)

Jacksonville State University
AL
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Human Resources Management/Personnel Admin

Anderson University (SC)
Doctoral Research

INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

Auburn University
AL
Master's Degree

INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA

Jacksonville State University
AL
Master's Degree

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY

University of Alabama
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY

Auburn University
AL
Master's Degree

Industrial & Organizational Psychology (Non-Thesis) — MS

Auburn University
AL
Doctoral Degree

Industrial & Organizational Psychology — PhD

Auburn University
AL
Master's Degree

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Auburn University
AL
Short-Term Certificate

Instructional Design

Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
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