Learning and Development Education Programs

ASTD offers education programs to help individuals in the learning and development community develop the skills they need to be successful. Use the search feature to find the learning and development education program that’s right for you, or expand your search to over 50 ASTD education programs on a variety of topics. All programs can be brought on-site and customized for your organization.

Consulting Skills Certificate

This program demonstrates the behaviors and processes for effective internal consulting, including the actions to take to achieve desired outcomes, establishing goals and managing expectations, guiding clients through the process, building credibility to influence decision-making, and overcoming obstacles and resistance. More »

CPLP Prep ONLINE

This program is designed to prepare WLP professionals to take the Certified Performance and Learning Professional (CPLP™) certification examination. More »

Essentials of Adult Learning

This workshop answers the questions that should guide the designand delivery of workplace training, such as: How do we motivate theadult learner? How long should a lecture be? How do I accommodatedifferent learning styles? What is the best duration of a trainingsession 2 hours, 4 hours, 8 hours? And much more. More »

Essentials of Experiential Learning and Simulations

Join Ken Spero in the exploration of experiential learning and simulations and learn how to train participants in new ways and on a restricted budget. More »

Essentials of Graphics for Learning

Are your e-learning visuals eye candy or do they promote learning? What does the latest evidence tell us about how and when to use visuals to represent content and to show content relationships? This workshop offers the latest evidence and guidelines for how to design and develop visuals for e-learning. Whether you are an experienced graphic designer or a visual neophyte, you will benefit from the updates to the latest evidence and methods for visuals in e-learning design. More »

Essentials of Podcasts, Video and Writing for the Web

Essentials of Podcasts, Video, and Writing for the Web covers thethree key media that can be used to easily develop to enhanceonline learning products. More »

HPI Basics Certificate

This program is a high-level introduction of the Human Performance Improvement (HPI) process and principles. More »

ROI Basics Certificate

This program introduces participants to the basics, barriers, and benefits of using the ROI methodology as a tool to evaluate and support workplace learning and performance. More »