This document is a reference guide for over 50 HR certifications across various functions in human resources management. It provides high-level information about these certifications, intended to assist HR professionals in selecting appropriate certifications, with details on the requirements and focus areas of various organizations, including SHRM, CIPD, HRCI, TMI, IPMA-HR, and others. The guide also includes specifics about recruitment certifications, organization development, and compensation and benefits certifications.

1. HR Certifications
Reference guide for more than 50 certifications in all
functional areas of human resources management.

2. Table of Content
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General HR
Recruitment
Organization Development
Compensation and Benefits
Learning and Development
HR Information Systems
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3. Professional certification is a common practice in all types of
industries worldwide. It signifies an individual’s knowledge
and expertise to employers, peers and clients. It also helps in
defining and maintaining industry standards.
This guide offers a high-level information about HR
Certifications available in the market. It is intended to help
HR professionals to find out about certifications in specific
fields. Some of the certifications are country-specific and may
not be related to the Saudi market, however I included them
just for information.
All the certifications mentioned in this guide require some
sort of assessment to be obtained, hence, mere attendance
of a training course is not enough to get certified.

4. General HR
Certifications that covers the majority of HR practices in all functional areas

5. The Society for Human Resource Management
(SHRM) is a professional human resources
membership association headquartered in
Alexandria, Virginia. SHRM promotes the role of
HR as a profession and provides education,
certification, and networking to its members,
while lobbying Congress on issues pertinent to
labor management.
Society for Human Resource Management SHRM
SHRM Senior Certified Professional SHRM-SCP
The SHRM-SCP is for individuals who work in jobs that are strategic in nature and involve
activities such as developing policies and strategies, overseeing the execution of HR
operations, analyzing performance metrics, and contributing to the alignment of HR
strategies with organizational goals.
SHRM Certified Professional SHRM-CP
The SHRM-CP is for individuals who work in jobs that are operational in nature and involve
activities such as implementing policies, serving as an HR point person in their
organization or with organizations they support, and performing day-to-day HR functions.
General HR
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6. The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development CIPD
CIPD Certifications Types
All CIPD Certifications Types have Three
Levels
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and
Development (CIPD) is a professional association for
human resource management professionals. It is
headquartered in Wimbledon, London, England. The
organization was founded in 1913 - it is the world's
oldest association in its field and has over 145,000
members internationally working across private,
public and voluntary sectors.
Award
The Award qualification provides you the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills of
one specific professional area within HR.
Certificate
The Certificate qualification is a medium sized qualification. At this level, it provides a firm
introduction and understanding of HR or L&D in a wider business context.
Diploma
The Diploma qualifications are the largest size qualification. It enables you to develop your
skills of HR and L&D through undertaking more units and through widening your breadth
of HR and L&D knowledge further.
Level 3
Foundation level qualifications provide an excellent introduction to HR and L&D. As well
as providing a recognized professional qualification, they help you to acquire a wide range
of relevant, practical skills that you can apply in the workplace.
Level 5
Intermediate level qualifications offer you the opportunity to build your expertise in HR or
L&D. Set at undergraduate level (Level 5 RQF) they will help you to develop your ability to
evaluate the effectiveness of HR models.
Level 7
Advanced level qualifications are the most widely recognized professional qualifications in
the field of HR and L&D and are set at postgraduate level (Level 7 RQF). They will give you
a depth of knowledge that enables you to become an HR expert.
CIPD.co.ukWWW
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General HR

7. HR Certification Institute HRCI
aPRHi
Associate Professional in Human Resources - International™ (aPHRi™) is designates foundational
knowledge of talent management practices.
HR Certification Institute®(HRCI®),
headquartered in the U.S., is the premier
credentialing organization for the human
resources profession. For 40 years, HRCI
has set the standard for HR expertise and
excellence around the globe.
PHRi
Professional in Human Resources - International™ (PHRi™) (formerly the Human Resources
Business Professional or HRBP) validates professional-level competency, knowledge and skills.
SPHRi
Senior Professional in Human Resources - International™ (PHRi™) (formerly the Human Resources
Management Professional or HRMP) is a senior-level expertise in HR strategy, and service delivery.
GPHR
Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) is designed for HR professionals who work
across international lines and must have an understanding of different countries and national
guidelines.
aPRH
Associate Professional in Human Resources (PHRi™) is designates foundational knowledge of
talent management practices for US professionals
PHR
Professional in Human Resources (PHR™) (formerly the Human Resources Business Professional or
HRBP) validates professional-level competency, knowledge and skills for US professionals.
PHR ca
Professional in Human Resources (PHR™) (formerly the Human Resources Business Professional or
HRBP) validates professional-level competency, knowledge and skills for California professionals.
SPHR
Senior Professional in Human Resources (PHRi™) (formerly the Human Resources Management
Professional or HRMP) is a senior-level expertise in HR strategy and service delivery for US
professionals.
HRCI.orgWWW
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General HR

8. TMI is a world leader in Talent Management
credentialing and is widely credited for its
contribution in developing Talent Management into a
profession of critical significance for global industry
and business. While TMI initiatives, standards
frameworks and body of knowledge spell the state of
the art in Talent Management today, TMI
certifications for professionals and enterprise talent
systems have become industry leading qualifications
demonstrating leadership and excellence in the
thought and practice of Talent Management.
Talent Management Institute TMI
Global Talent Management Leader (GTML)
GTML™ is packed with leading-edge learning materials in the art and science of Talent Management,
and focuses on how business results can be driven and optimized by instituting a talent approach
and mindset throughout an organization. Furthermore, GTML™ certified professionals qualify
directly for the selective TMI-Wharton Associate Fellow program in Talent Management.
Senior Talent Management Practitioner (STMP)
The STMP™ credential is robust proof of your competence as an ambitious HR professional. It will
help you assure employers of your advanced skills in handling complexities of a changing business
landscape, workforce dynamics and HR accountabilities for their business. It’s a qualification that
increasingly proves how a Talent Management credential can accelerate career growth.
Talent Management Practitioner (TMP)
TMP™ is the first step in launching a profession in Talent Management and Human Resources for
both young HR professionals and recent graduates. Growth in traditional HR positions is plateauing
and there is an increasing demand for proven knowledge in Talent Management. TMP™ makes you
a more attractive hire for HR recruiters around the world.
TMI.orgWWW
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General HR

9. Talent Management Institute (TMI) and The Wharton
School of the University of Pennsylvania have
partnered to design and deliver two powerful
programs in Talent Management that equip high-
potential HR leaders from around the world with the
knowledge of the latest principles, models, tools, and
practices of Talent Management, and equip
participants with a clear and robust understanding of
how the discipline’s power as a business
hyperfunction can be used to fuel organizational
growth.
Talent Management Institute & The Wharton School
at the University of Pennsylvania, USA
Global Fellow Program In Talent Management
Applicants to the TMI-Wharton Global Fellow program in Talent Management are all thought-leading,
high-achievers, and impact-makers in their organizations and industries. These people aim to accelerate
their personal and professional growth, and enhance their sphere of influence and impact through
insightful practice of Talent Management.
Associate Fellow Program In Talent Management
This program is designed for senior HR professionals, high-potential experts in organizational learning
& development, as well as Strategic HR & Talent Management consultants and HR business partners,
who are preparing for larger, higher-impact leadership roles and assignments.
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10. The International Public Management
Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR) is
the leading public sector human resource
organization in the world.
Since 1906, IPMA-HR has been a resource for
comprehensive and timely HR industry news,
jobs, policies, resources, education, and
professional development opportunities.
The International Public Management Association
for Human Resources IPMA-HR
IPMA-HR Senior Certified Professional IPMA-SCP
The IPMA-HR Senior Certified Professional (IPMA-SCP) designation is for public sector
human resources professionals who have reached an advanced level in their career. This
certification is for managers, directors, and executive level management.
The IPMA-HR Certified Professional (IPMA-CP) designation is designed for entry-level and
mid-level HR professionals who work in the public sector. This certification provides the
skills and knowledge required for successful performance in public sector human resources.
IPMA-HR Certified Professional IPMA-CP
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General HR

11. CPHR Canada represents 27,000 members in the
Human Resources Profession across nine
provinces and three territories in Canada.
Established in 1994, CPHR Canada is the national
voice on the enhancement and promotion of the
HR Profession.
We recently signed a memorandum of
understanding to collaborate with the Society for
Human Resource Management (SHRM) in the U.S.
Charted Professionals in Human Resources CPHR
The Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation is a nationally recognized level of
achievement within the field of human resources. It reflects a conviction that the professional practice of
human resources management can safeguard the interests of employers, employees and the business
community. The designation represents continuing recognition of the bearer’s professionalism.
CPHR.caWWW
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12. The Human Resources Professionals Association
protects the public interest by governing and
regulating the professional practice of its more
than ​​​​​24,000​ member registrants.​​ In enhancing its
status as a regulatory association, HRPA advances
the professionalization of HR and
acknowledgment of the profession as a key driver
of organizational success.
Human Resources Professionals Association HRPA
Certified Human Resources Executive CHRE
CHRE level represents a high-level experience and responsibility such as leading
the HR function in large organizations, developing and executing significant HR
projects, working with Boards or HR Committees, dealing with executive
compensation, and HR long term strategies.
Certified Human Resources Leader CHRL
CHRL level represents responsibilities such as managing projects, programs, and
initiatives, implementing plans passed down by senior management, and
delegating tasks to entry-level staff. In professional matters, individuals at this
level can act independently.​
Certified Human Resources Professional CHRP
The CHRP is an entry level designation, but it is also the best known HR
designation in Canada. It is intended for HR professionals in roles that are mostly
administrative in nature, such as a contributing role in a larger HR function, or a
sole HR practitioner in a small HR function.
HRPA.caWWW
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The Institute of Organization Development (IOD)
is a global learning organization providing award
winning online certification programs in the areas
of Organization Development, Organization
Process Professional, Talent Management,
Executive Coaching, and Leadership
Development.
The Institute of Organization Development IOD
Talent Management Certified Professional TMCP
Through the Talent Management Certification Program participants gain skills, knowledge,
best practices, tools, and resources needed to design and implement a Talent Management
strategy that is aligned to the business strategy. Using an integrated Talent Management
approach, you will create a strategy and implementation plan, as well as design each of the
talent management components to meet your organization’s needs and facilitate the
development of talent throughout the entire employee life cycle.
HR Business Partner Certified Professional HRPB
The HRBP Certification Program is designed to help participants learn to consult and
partner with their clients to develop strategies, manage change, improve processes, solve
problems, resolve conflicts, and improve relationships. Participants will learn proven skills
and tools to help turbo-charge the organization’s growth results by boosting their
consulting capabilities and facilitation skills to develop for strategic partnerships with senior
leaders.
InstituteOD.comWWW
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14. Recruitment
Certifications in the functional area of Recruitment

15. Advanced Internet Recruitment Strategies started
in 1997. They are a global leader in recruitment
training, certifying over 10,000 people a year
globally. AIRS offers eight industry-recognized
certifications enabling recruiters to showcase
their sourcing expertise.
Advanced Internet Recruitment Strategies AIRS
Professional Recruiter Certification PRC
A full cycle recruitment training program that helps Recruiting and Human Resource professionals learn to think
strategically about the talent acquisition process. The focus is on the core components of recruiting including
requisition evaluation, effectively working with hiring managers and clients, building candidate pipelines,
preparing for cold calls, effective contacting and negotiating methodologies.
Certified Social Media Recruiter CSMR
In this certification you will have the opportunity to learn how to leverage multimedia sites, shopping sites and
other unique destinations to locate candidates, user profiles and gather competitive intelligence. Learning how to
effectively and efficiently use highly trafficked site can provide a competitive advantage in today's talent market.
Certified Social Sourcing Recruiter CSSR
AIRS Certified Social Sourcing Recruiter class has been at the forefront of social media recruiting for more than
ten years. This certification is about creating a viable and manageable social recruiting program that is scalable
and appropriate for organizations and individual recruiters alike.
Certified Diversity and Inclusion Recruiter CDR
In this certification you will learn strategies that help you create and improve their diversity and inclusion talent
acquisition practices. AIRS helps recruiters learn to locate and leverage diverse candidate pools with a variety of
resources, including Boolean search techniques and effective keywords that can be added to any sourcing
strategy.
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16. Advanced Internet Recruitment Strategies AIRS
Search Lab CIR
The essential foundation for sourcing and recruiting professional that want to transform their talent acquisition
capabilities and hiring efforts. Search Lab will help you learn to effectively and efficiently use core AIRS search
techniques to attract and locate top talent on the internet.
Advanced Lab ACIR
In this certification you will learn the most leading edge and innovative search tactics available to locate the best
candidates on the web today. Leaving behind the common recruiting destinations, this certification explores
creative avenues and techniques to locate top talent.
Certified Military Veteran Recruiter CMVR
This certification is focused on helping talent acquisition and HR professionals create and improve a veteran
recruiting program. Understanding military culture, targeting specific sourcing destinations, positioning
candidates to hiring managers, and effective closing strategies are key elements of this certification.
Elite Certified Recruitment Expert ECRE
This certification demonstrates the knowledge and ability to apply advanced recruiting concepts in;
general recruiting principals, social networking, diversity and inclusion recruiting and advanced
internet recruiting. It is designed for the accomplished talent acquisition professional who has
attained 4 out of the 7 AIRS certifications (CIR, PRC, CDR, CSSR, CSMR, CMVR and ACIR).
Advanced Internet Recruitment Strategies started
in 1997. They are a global leader in recruitment
training, certifying over 10,000 people a year
globally. AIRS offers eight industry-recognized
certifications enabling recruiters to showcase
their sourcing expertise.
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Recruitment

17. ASA is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. ASA
has been the voice of the U.S. staffing industry
since 1966. ASA and its state affiliates advance
the interests of the industry across all sectors
through advocacy, research, education, and the
promotion of high standards of legal, ethical, and
professional practices.
American Staffing Association ASA
ASA Certified Staffing Professional CSP
The program features rigorous content focused on employment and labor law at both the federal and
state levels. It is the essential credential for staffing professionals, certifying your expertise to work with
both employees and clients within the bounds of federal and state laws and regulations.
ASA Certified Search Consultant CSC
The program is designed specifically for search and placement professionals and focuses on federal
employment law specific to recruiters. The CSC® program also includes state licensing and registration
laws that affect direct hire firms.
ASA Technical Services Certified TSC
The program is designed especially for staffing and recruiting professionals who work in technical,
information technology, and scientific staffing. The TSC℠ program features all of the rigorous content
included in the Certified Staffing Professional program, plus the additional subject areas of per diem rules,
worker classification, and H-1B visas.
AmericanStaffing.netWWW
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Recruitment

18. Organization Development
Certifications in the functional area of Organization Development

19. The Institute of Organization Development (IOD)
is a global learning organization providing award
winning online certification programs in the areas
of Organization Development, Organization
Process Professional, Talent Management,
Executive Coaching, and Leadership
Development.
The Institute of Organization Development IOD
Organization Development
OD Process Professional Certification Program ODPC
The OD Process Professional Certification Program (ODPC) is an excellent opportunity
for those new to Organization Development, or those interested in advancing their
career or for teams who are engaged in new OD projects. If you would like to start your
career path in OD, this is the first step. After you’ve mastered this program, we
recommend our next certification- ODCP.
Organization Development Certification Program ODCP
The Organization Development Certification Program (ODCP) is designed to help
participants gain practical skills to advance in the field of Organization Development.
Participants earn the distinction as an Organization Development Certified Professional
(ODCP). Participants learn how to apply the concepts of OD by using the Action
Research Model and OD’s model for change to help clients identify needs and solve
critical business challenges using a whole systems approach.
Organization Development Consultant Certification Program ODCC
The OD Certified Consultant Program (ODCC) is focused on helping participants to advance to the level of OD
Certified Consultant by learning and practicing advanced OD methodologies, tools and interventions. The
program will prepare participants to intervene in rapid, incremental, transformational and complex OD
situations, making them ready for any potential OD Scenario. Participants will learn to manage complex change,
complex adaptive & dialogic OD and to transform cultures. Apart from the process consulting approach,
participants will learn to intervene with the structure of the organizations through Organization Design.
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20. Compensation and Benefits
Certifications in the functional area of Compensation and Benefits

21. Compensation and Benefits
World at Work
CCP
The Certified Compensation Professional certification provides essential knowledge about
integrating compensation programs with business strategy, designing and administering base
and variable pay programs, complying with legal and regulatory requirements, and effectively
communicating compensation information.
World at Work is the leading global
nonprofit organization for professionals
who are engaged in the practice of Total
Rewards. World at Work serves Total
Rewards professionals throughout the
world working in organizations of all sizes
and every industry.
GRP
The Global Remuneration Professional certification provides the understanding of the impact of
globalization and regional influences on the design and delivery of global reward programs. It
represents that you have the knowledge and skills to design and administer base and variable pay
programs, and effectively communicate reward programs.
ACCP
The Advanced Certified Compensation Professional designation demonstrates that you have
the knowledge, experience and critical skills needed to understand and grasp the critical core
principles that have an impact on business results. The ACCP examination covers all topic areas
addressed in the Body of Knowledge.
CECP
The Certified Executive Compensation Professional designation demonstrates that you have
the knowledge, experience and critical skills needed to design and manage programs that attract,
motivate and retain dynamic executives and leaders who have the ability to provide positive
business results and organizational strategies.
CSCP
The Certified Sales Compensation Professional signifies that you have the knowledge and
critical skills in the design, administration, evaluation and management of sales compensation
programs that will attract, motivate, engage and retain dynamic sales representatives and teams.
CBP
The Certified Benefits Professional is the benefits certification that is widely recognized in the
HR and total rewards communities. It demonstrates your knowledge and skills in strategy
development, design and administration of U.S. employee benefits programs.
WorldatWork.orgWWW
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22. The International Foundation of Employee Benefit
Plans is a nonprofit organization, dedicated to
providing the diverse employee benefits
community with objective, solution-oriented
education, research and information. It delivers
research findings, education and networking
opportunities to thousands of benefits
professionals who rely on us for objective,
accurate and timely information.
The CEBS designation delivers professional expertise supported by researched-
based best practices with curriculums developed by the Wharton School of the
University of Pennsylvania and Dalhousie University. You can rely on CEBS to
provide the knowledge you need as well as the application exercises that show
you how to tackle challenges you will face throughout your career in benefits.
CEBS coursework does more than prepare you to pass an exam. It prepares you to
think strategically, make decisions confidently and sleep soundly knowing you’ve
done the best you can for the lives impacted by the work you do
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
Certified Employee Benefit Specialist CEBS
ifebp.orgWWW
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23. Performance Management
Certifications in the functional area of Performance Management

24. The KPI Institute is a leading global research
institute specialized in business performance. It
operates research programs in 12 practice
domains, ranging from strategy and KPIs to
employee performance and from customer
service to innovation performance.
The KPI Institute
Performance Management
Certified KPI Professional
This certification course presents a rigorous KPI Measurement Framework that embeds 10 years of
research in the field of key performance indicators and relies on best practices identified in the real
business environment. The certification can be obtained by taking a multiple question Certification
Exam in the last day of the course.
KPIinstitute.orgWWW
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Certified KPI Practitioner
This is an advanced level comes after obtaining the (Certified KPI Professional). It improves the
practical skills in working with KPIs and developing instruments like scorecards, dashboards and Key
Performance Indicators documentation forms. The applied exercises of this course will enable
participants to complete the portfolio of the KPI Practitioner Certification.
Certified Performance Management Professional
The certification provides a strong foundation towards managing performance in different scenarios,
by presenting relevant tools, processes and techniques to close the performance gap. It presents 6
pillars that need to be applied to ensure performance improvement, these six pillars are then applied
in 12 scenarios for different levels across the company, to diverse capabilities and different
stakeholders.
Certified Performance Management Practitioner
This is an advanced level comes after obtaining the (Certified Performance Management Professional).
The certification provides a strong foundation towards managing performance in different scenarios,
by presenting relevant tools, processes and techniques to close the performance gap. It presents 6
pillars that need to be applied to ensure performance improvement, these six pillars are then applied
in 12 scenarios for different levels across the company.

25. The KPI Institute is a leading global research
institute specialized in business performance. It
operates research programs in 12 practice
domains, ranging from strategy and KPIs to
employee performance and from customer
service to innovation performance.
The KPI Institute
Certified Employee Performance Management Professional
This certification will clarify key, specific, detailed concepts and will provide practical tools and
techniques for implementing, improving or maintaining the company’s employee performance
management system. Attendees will gain exposure to best practices in the field of performance
management and will learn how to establish and use criteria for evaluating performance.
KPIinstitute.orgWWW
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Certified Employee Performance Management Practitioner
This is an advanced level comes after obtaining the (Certified Employee Performance Management
Professional). This certification will clarify key, specific, detailed concepts and will provide practical
tools and techniques for implementing, improving or maintaining the company’s employee
performance management system.
Certified OKR Professional
This certification trains participants in how to set and work with OKRs and offers them the opportunity
to get certified on the ability to deploy and use OKRs in accordance with The KPI Institute’s standards,
developed through extensive research and practical knowledge in the field of Performance
Management and Objective Setting.
Certified Balanced Scorecard Management System Professional
This certification provides you with relevant knowledge on how to develop and implement a Balanced
Scorecard System. It offers a comprehensive overview on the many benefits any organization can
extract from the Balanced Scorecard System implementation. The focus is on delivering all the
information needed to fully comprehend the value of the Balanced Scorecard, as well as on
developing the necessary skills for a successful implementation.
Performance Management

26. Learning and Development
Certifications in the functional area of Learning and Development

27. The Association for Talent Development is a
professional membership organization
supporting those who develop the knowledge
and skills of employees around the world. We
support the talent development profession by
providing trusted content in the form of research,
books, webcasts, events, and education
programs. We host a variety of conferences
several times a year, including the premier
international gathering for talent development
practitioners.
Association for Talent Development ATD
Learning and Development
Certified Professional in Talent Development CPTD
The Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) is an advanced professional certification
for Senior Talent Development professionals with at least five years of experience. This certification
cover 23 capabilities across personal, professional, and organizational domains.
Associate Professional in Talent Development ASTD
The Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) is a professional certification for talent
development professionals who are in the early stages of their career. It serves professionals
working in training delivery, instructional design, and learning technologies.
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28. The Institute for Performance and Learning (I4PL),
formerly the Canadian Society for Training and
Development, is a not-for-profit member-driven
organization for professionals supporting
learning and performance in the workplace. I4PL
exists to elevate the performance and learning
profession by setting the standard for excellence
in professional practice through a competency
framework, code of ethics, and sought-after
professional designations.
The Institute for Performance and Learning I4PL
Certified Training and Development Professional CTDP
This certification enables L&D professionals to demonstrate competencies
such as: performance needs assessment, learning design, training evaluation.
The CTDP exam consists of 100 multiple choice questions across the broad
set of Competencies for Performance and Learning Professionals®, candidate
will have 5 hours to complete it.
Certified Training Practitioner CTP
Certified Training Practitioner (CTP) is the professional designation for those
with a focus in the key competency area of facilitating training and partnering
with clients to deliver training. The CTP exam consists of 30 multiple choice
questions focused on Facilitating Learning Experiences, candidate will have 2
hours to complete it.
PerformanceandLearning.caWWW
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Learning and Development

29. ICF is the leading global organization dedicated
to advancing the coaching profession by setting
high standards, providing independent
certification and building a worldwide network of
trained coaching professionals.
The International Coaching Federation ICF
Associate Certified Coach ACC
This certification can be obtained by Completion of an entire ICF Accredited Coach
Training Program (ACTP). A minimum of 100 hours (75 paid) of coaching experience
with at least 8 clients following the start of your coach-specific training. At least 25 of
these hours must occur within the 18 months prior to submitting the application for
the credential. And Completion of the Coach Knowledge Assessment (CKA).
Professional Certified Coach PCC
This certification can be obtained by Completion of an entire ICF Accredited Coach
Training Program (ACTP). A minimum of 500 hours (450 paid) of coaching experience
with at least 25 clients following the start of your coach-specific training. At least 50 of
these hours must occur within the 18 months prior to submitting the application for
the credential. And Completion of the Coach Knowledge Assessment (CKA).
Master Certified Coach MCC
This certification can be obtained by Completing 200 hours of coach-specific training.
And 10 hours of Mentor Coaching over a minimum of 3 months. Your Mentor Coach
must be an MCC. This cannot be the same Mentor Coaching that was applied toward a
previous ICF Credential application. A minimum of 2,500 hours (2,250 paid) of coaching
experience with at least 35 clients, following the start of your coach-specific training.
Performance evaluation (two audio recordings and written transcripts of coaching
sessions). Currently or previously hold a PCC Credential. Complete or previously passed
CKA assessment.
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Learning and Development

30. ISPI is a non-profit membership organization that
believes “Being Better Matters.” We help people
and organizations make a difference, to their co-
workers, to their clients, to their communities,
and to their world. By providing tools and
strategies for effective and universal
improvement, we are helping members create
bigger impact, make greater contributions, and,
ultimately, make our world a better place to be.
The International Society for Performance Improvement ISPI
Certified Performance Technologist CPT
The CPT credential is in demand by organizations hiring for specific performance improvement
expertise and used as a benchmark for organizations choosing to develop their staff, deploy teams,
and evaluate the expertise of vendors and consultants. The CPT is the sole performance improvement
credential available that is based on a comprehensive demonstration of real-world experience and
competence across multiple projects.
Certified Facilitator of Training CFT
This certification was developed in response to the need for competent facilitators. Facilitation is the
discipline of presenting instructional content and executing learning tactics, while effectively engaging
learners and managing group dynamics so learners’ attention is on comprehending, retaining, and
mastering skills.
Certified Developer of Training CDT
CDT demonstrate the standards, such as Instructor-led Training, Synchronous and Asynchronous
eLearning, Serious Games, Self-study, and more. Collectively, the mark and badge are designed to
promote certificants’ expertise. Certificants may or may not have been involved in the need’s
assessment and front-end analysis, design, delivery; however, they have demonstrated deep skills in
developing learning solutions.
ISPI.orgWWW
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Learning and Development

31. Training Industry is the most trusted source of
information on the business of learning. On our
website; in Training Industry Magazine; and in our
webinars, events and continuing professional
development opportunities, we focus on the
professional needs of the learning professional.
Our aim is to provide the information, insights
and resources needed to more effectively
manage the business of learning.
Training Industry
Certified Professional in Training Management CPTM
The Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM™) program utilizes a blended
approach to learning, providing the right amount of self-paced pre-work combined with
applied experiences, to enable a lasting and impactful transformation of the business
practices associated with managing learning and development. Once you’ve registered and
chosen a practicum date, there are three steps to attain certification.
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Learning and Development

32. The Learning & Performance Institute (LPI)
(formally The Institute of IT Training (IITT)) is a
self-governing, not-for-profit professional body
for training professionals. It was established in
1995 and since then has grown on an annual
basis. In February 2010 the Institute completed a
management buyout from membership and
research organization, the National Computing
Centre and is now a self-governing body.
The Learning and Performance Institute
Certified Online Learning Facilitator COLF
This certification gives you the skills, knowledge and experience to deliver effective
online classroom sessions using web conferencing interactivity tools; re-purpose
traditional classroom exercises for collaborative online learning; engage learner
attention and participation in your online classroom events; conduct best practices for
facilitating live online learning events; and develop comprehensive lesson plans,
facilitator guides, presentations and participant materials.
Certified Designer of Online Learning CDOL
This certification gives you the skills to design learning materials for the live online
environment. The live online environment is very different to the face-to-face one. You
cannot simply transfer your classroom courses to the live online environment. it will
provide you with proven, research-based, best practice tips and techniques for online
training design that lead to practical learning transfer, which will be explained,
practiced, and reinforced throughout the course.
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33. HR Information Systems
Certifications in the functional area of HR Information Systems

34. Since 1980, The International Association for
Human Resource Information Management
(IHRIM) has been the leading membership
association for HR information management
professionals and offers you a unique community
that blends education, collaboration and
professional certification.
IHRIM’s Human Resource Information Professional Certification Examination is designed
to assess the knowledge and competencies of professionals in the HR technology field.
Passing the exam indicates a demonstrated comprehensive understanding and proficiency
of the defined body of knowledge in HR information management. Passing the exam is
only one part of the Certification process. In order to maintain certification, a total of 60
recertification credit hours are required during the 3 year period starting from the date
the certification is granted.
HR Information Systems
The International Association for HR Information Management
IHRIM
The Human Resource Information Professional HRIP
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35. Healthcare HR
Specialized HR certification for the Healthcare industry

36. Founded in 1964, the American Society for Health
Care Human Resources Administration (ASHHRA)
is a professional membership group of the
American Hospital Association (AHA) and has
more than 2,500 members nationwide. ASHHRA
leads the way for members to become more
effective, valued and credible leaders in health
care human resources.
The CHHR is the premier credential that is based on sound assessment of expertise within the
healthcare HR community, the knowledge of the healthcare environment and healthcare
workforce needs, and the ability to adapt this knowledge to individual healthcare organizations'
needs and goals.
Healthcare HR
American Society for Health Care Human Resources
Administration ASHHRA
Certified in Healthcare Human Resources CHHR
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37. ASA is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. ASA
has been the voice of the U.S. staffing industry
since 1966. ASA and its state affiliates advance
the interests of the industry across all sectors
through advocacy, research, education, and the
promotion of high standards of legal, ethical, and
professional practices.
American Staffing Association ASA
ASA Certified Health Care Staffing Professional CHP
The program features rigorous content focused on employment and labor law at the federal level for
health care staffing and recruiting professionals. It is the essential credential for health care staffing
professionals, certifying their expertise to work with both employees and clients.
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38. This is the end of this document. Your
feedback and comments are always
welcome and much appreciated. You can
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email address below.
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