Certification

Show that you have the knowledge and practical experience to make a difference in your work environment and meet the demands of the future. Prove it through obtaining one of the premier certifications for learning and development professionals: Certified Training Practitioner^TM(CTP) or Certified Training and Development Professional^TM(CTDP).

Certification should take candidates one year to complete and is a self-study process.

Lead the way with innovative leadership, capacity and confidence! Begin your journey today.

To learn more about the Certifications, view the following links:

Overview of Certification: Certification Executive Overview
Body of Knowledge, CSTDs Competency Model: Competency Model.pptx
Quick Reference - Training Essentials (Competency Summary): Quick Reference.pdf
Certification-at-a-Glance: Certification-at-a-Glance.pdf
Fee Structure: Fee Guide.pdf
The Value of Certification: Value of Certification
CTP Candidate Manual: CTP
CTDP Candidate Manual:CTDP

Click here to listen to two CSTD Members, Gregg Brown, CTDP, and Kirk Fox, CTDP, on the radio show Career Buzz, discussing the value of the CTP and CTDP certifications within the training and development industry.

View this informational webinar for an overview of the CTP and CTDP Certifications:

Education Programs in Learning and Development

Searching for an educational program but not sure where to go? Check our Recognized Programs to browse schools and their programs from across Canada.

Hoping to have your institute recognized? Planning to map a curriculum against the Competencies for Training and Development Professionals© document? Contact the Certification Department at certification@cstd.ca for more information.

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