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๐ŸŽ“ Learning & Development  ยท  Intermediate

Certified Training and Development Professional

Online Certification  ยท  10 Weeks  ยท  Globally Recognised  ยท  (CTDP)

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Executive Summary

Certified Training and Development Professional

Designed for todayโ€™s high-impact professionals, the Certified Training and Development Professional (CTDP) delivers a rigorous Intermediate-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in instructional design, training delivery and learning management.

This 10 Weeks programme is structured around recognised instructional-design, quality-assurance and CPD standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLIโ€™s CTDP holders are recognised by leading organisations across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and the Americas as qualified, results-driven professionals. Whether you are advancing your current career or transitioning into new responsibilities, this certification provides the competitive edge you need in 2026 and beyond.

Programme Overview

Certification at a Glance

Certification
Certified Training and Development Professional
Acronym
CTDP
Category
Learning & Development
Level
Intermediate
Duration
10 Weeks
Delivery Mode
100% Online
Assessment
Online Examination
Certificate
Digital + Physical
CPD Eligibility
CPD Accredited
Alumni Benefits
GLI Network Access
Self-Paced
USD 399
Live Virtual
USD 599
Target Audience

Who Should Enrol?

  • Trainers and Facilitators
  • Instructional and Curriculum Designers
  • Learning and Development Professionals
  • Academic and Education Administrators
Programme Inclusions

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

  • All study materials and study guide
  • Access to GLI online learning portal
  • Online examination and assessment
  • Digital certificate and digital badge
  • Physical certificate (shipped to you)
  • CPD credits for professional bodies
  • GLI alumni network membership
  • Facilitator and tutor support
  • Resource downloads and reference library
  • Automatic enrolment confirmation
Certification Benefits

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Career Advancement
Accelerate your career towards senior L&D, academic and learning-leadership roles
Professional Recognition
Credential aligned with recognised instructional-design, quality-assurance and CPD standards
Leadership Capability
Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex instructional design functions
Organisational Impact
Design and implement instructional design systems that drive performance and measurable results
Compliance Readiness
Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to instructional design
Global Employability
Qualify for instructional design roles across training providers, universities, corporates and education institutions worldwide
Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

โœฆLearning Needs Analysis
โœฆLearning Delivery
โœฆDevelopment Planning
โœฆTraining Materials
โœฆLearning Analytics
โœฆLearning Impact Measurement
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1โ€“20 ยท specific to Certified Training and Development Professional ยท module 20 is the capstone
1
Training and Development Foundations
Training needs analysis ยท Inclusive and accessible training ยท Evaluation of training effectiveness ยท Evaluation of training (Kirkpatrick)
2
Learning Needs Analysis
Learning needs analysis: is training the answer at all? ยท Training needs analysis and commissioning ยท Learning needs analysis (TNA) ยท Learning needs analysis at organisational level
3
Competency Development
Competency-based assessment ยท Digital delivery of coaching: video, asynchronous and hybrid practice ยท Blended delivery techniques ยท Accessibility in delivery
4
Training Programme Design
Leadership development: designing programmes that transfer ยท Theory of change: the causal argument behind a programme ยท Curriculum and programme design ยท Facilitation, training and public presentation skills
5
Learning Delivery
Delivery: voice, presence and holding a room ยท Learning objectives and outcomes ยท Active-learning methods ยท Adult learning theory (andragogy)
6
Training Facilitation
Facilitation technique: questions, silence and the room ยท Machine learning: training, evaluation and generalisation ยท Delivery and evaluation plan ยท Innovation and continuous delivery
7
Learning Assessment
Organisational maturity, assessment and improvement programmes ยท Security assessment, vulnerability management and remediation ยท Assessment design for learning: testing what was meant to be learned ยท Driving measurable learning impact
8
Development Planning
Demand planning, forecasting and the distortion of signals ยท National development planning and public investment ยท Session and lesson planning ยท Planning a session: structure, timing and flow
9
Learning Transfer
Designing learning for transfer, not coverage ยท Learning transfer and capability building ยท Learning transfer and the managerโ€™s role ยท Social and collaborative learning
10
Learner Engagement
Engagement mechanics: attention, activity design and gamification ยท Learner and stakeholder satisfaction ยท Feedback and learner support ยท Feedback and learner analytics
11
Training Materials
Training materials, handouts and visual support ยท Materials, aids and resources ยท Agile and collaborative delivery ยท Project data, performance analysis and delivery intelligence
12
Training Administration
Managing the training function and its logistics ยท LMS and LXP administration ยท Internet service delivery and the last mile ยท Safeguarding and do-no-harm in programme delivery
13
Training Evaluation
Evaluation design: attribution, comparison and honest claims ยท Evaluating training: from reaction to results ยท Questioning, listening and the coachโ€™s restraint ยท Evaluating training and transfer to the job
14
Learning Analytics
Learning analytics: what platform data can and cannot tell you ยท Aligning learning to performance ยท Leading the learning function ยท Apprenticeships and work-based learning
15
Development Progress Monitoring
Motivation and adult learners ยท Roles, standards and professional ethics ยท Equity, diversity and inclusive education ยท Future of work and reskilling
16
Training Quality Assurance
Quality assurance, standards and accreditation in training ยท Assurance: the three lines, coordination and avoiding duplicate effort ยท Quality assurance and standards ยท Virtual classrooms and webinars
17
Learning Impact Measurement
Social impact: defining, planning and demonstrating it ยท Presenting learning proposals and impact ยท Evaluating learning impact (Kirkpatrick, ROI) ยท Evaluating learning honestly: reaction to impact
18
Training Improvement
Content development and storyboarding: from design to build ยท The L&D function: demand, prioritisation and credibility ยท Assessment that measures capability ยท Curriculum, qualifications and accreditation
19
Professional Training Practice
Secure development practice ยท Strengths, flow and engagement ยท Apps, self-help and blended care ยท Building trust and engagement
20
Training and Development Capstone
Virtual and distributed teams ยท Training and development ยท Managing virtual and cross-cultural teams ยท Market analysis and environmental scanning
Professional ElectivesModules 21โ€“30 ยท common to all GLI certifications ยท broaden your professional range
21
Strategic Communication and Executive Presentation
Vision, purpose and translating direction into work ยท Audience-centred communication and message structure ยท Executive leadership: the board interface and enterprise stewardship ยท Persuasive structure: framing, evidence and the ask
22
Leadership and Team Effectiveness
Leadership identity, style and the limits of style ยท Leadership assessment, feedback and continuous self-review ยท Leadership versus management and when each is needed ยท Situational and adaptive leadership
23
Analytical Thinking and Evidence-Based Reasoning
Creativity and critical-thinking development ยท Analytical techniques and bias ยท Evidence-based improvement ยท Problem framing: symptoms, definition and scope
24
Professional Decision-Making
Managerial decision-making, bias and decision rights ยท Escalation and decision-making ยท Decision support: briefs, options and judgement under pressure ยท Decision frameworks: criteria, weighting and trade-offs
25
Negotiation, Influence and Stakeholder Management
Negotiation preparation: interests, options and the walk-away ยท Power, followership and organisational politics ยท Negotiation: preparation, interests and value creation ยท Concessions, anchoring and the shape of a bargain
26
Project and Execution Management
Proposals, bids and the business case ยท Project roles and the project manager ยท Developing the project business case ยท Planning, scheduling and personal workflow systems
27
Financial Literacy for Professionals
Financial reporting standards and their application ยท Financial management for the operating manager ยท Liquidity, funding and balance sheet management ยท Management accounting: costing, budgeting and decision support
28
Digital Skills, AI and Technology for Professionals
Digital workplace, collaboration and user support ยท Productivity, collaboration and workflow tools ยท Tools for interaction and collaboration ยท Working with data: quality, interpretation and honest presentation
29
Ethics, Governance and Professional Accountability
Ethical leadership: integrity, tolerated behaviour and moral courage ยท Ethics, conduct and speaking up ยท Business development risk, ethics and integrity ยท AI for managers: adoption, oversight and governance
30
Personal Effectiveness, Productivity and Career Growth
Emotional competence: awareness, regulation and expression ยท Self-awareness, strengths and the accuracy of self-image ยท Emotional intelligence and self-regulation ยท Priority: outcomes, importance and the urgency trap

Every module opens in the learning portal with its full lesson set, worked examples, further reading and video masterclasses. 30 modules ยท 150 lessons.

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

  • Learning Needs Analysis โ€” applied to your own work
  • Competency Development โ€” applied to your own work
  • Training Programme Design โ€” applied to your own work
  • Learning Delivery โ€” applied to your own work
  • Training Facilitation โ€” applied to your own work
  • Learning Assessment โ€” applied to your own work
Our Position

Professional Certifications: Tools for the Continuing Professional Journey

Professional certifications equip, strengthen and continuously tool professionals throughout their current professional journey and within their existing fields of practice. They provide structured opportunities to deepen knowledge, develop specialised competencies, refresh existing capabilities, adopt contemporary practices, and apply practical tools, frameworks and techniques to real-world professional challenges.

01

Tooling, Not Onboarding

Professional certifications are professional tooling and development instruments, not onboarding instruments. They are particularly valuable to professionals who are already working in a field, entering it through an established professional pathway, advancing within it, transitioning across it or specialising in it — and who wish to strengthen their professional capability and effectiveness.

02

Complementary, Never a Substitute

A professional certification does not replace an academic qualification, professional degree, statutory licence, practising certificate, regulatory approval or any other qualification legally required to practise a profession. Where a profession or jurisdiction establishes specific academic, licensing or regulatory requirements, those requirements remain fully applicable.

03

Built for Lifelong Relevance

A professional certification is a complementary professional credential that supports continuing professional development, competence enhancement, specialisation, career progression, professional mobility and lifelong learning. It adds practical professional tooling to an individual’s existing academic and professional foundation, helping professionals remain relevant, capable and effective as their professions, organisations and operating environments evolve.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CTDP certification?

The Certified Training and Development Professional is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Training and Development Professional, culminating in the capstone “Training and Development Capstone”, plus 10 professional elective modules common to all GLI certifications. Candidates study through the online portal, submit the capstone project and sit a final examination; those who pass receive a verifiable certificate carrying a unique certificate ID.

Who should enrol in the CTDP?

This certification is ideal for Trainers and Facilitators, Instructional and Curriculum Designers, Learning and Development Professionals and Academic and Education Administrators, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in instructional design, training delivery and learning management with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CTDP certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 10 Weeks and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CTDP internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with recognised instructional-design, quality-assurance and CPD standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CTDP certification?

The Certified Training and Development Professional is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 399 and Live Virtual at USD 599. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CTDP certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CTDP?

The Certified Training and Development Professional is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CTDP?

The Certified Training and Development Professional carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CTDP while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CTDP?

Graduates progress towards senior L&D, academic and learning-leadership roles. The CTDP strengthens your expertise in instructional design, training delivery and learning management and positions you for advancement across training providers, universities, corporates and education institutions.

Graduate Voices

What Our Alumni Say

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The curriculum was directly applicable to my daily work. I immediately applied what I learned and saw results within weeks of completing the programme.

Head of Learning
Private Sector
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GLI's certification is the most practical professional programme I have attended. The international frameworks gave me credibility with my employer and clients.

L&D Manager
NGO Sector
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I earned my CTDP while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Lead Facilitator
Government
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