Fourteen certifications, three certifying bodies.

Talent development credentials from ATD, certified professional programmes carrying CPD recognition, and the full innovation suite from the Global Innovation Institute. Where a qualification records a career, a certification proves what someone can do now.

01ATD 02CPD 03GInI

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ATD2ATD CertificationsAssociation for Talent DevelopmentAPTD® and CPTD®, the international credentials for talent development practitioners, examined against the Talent Development Capability Model. skills+ was named ATD Best Global Partner in 2023.CPD7CPD CertificationsContinuing Professional Development Certification ServiceSeven certified programmes covering the practical roles organisations recruit for, business partnering, people analytics, first-line leadership, sales, administration, instructional design and emotional intelligence.GInI5GInI CertificationsGlobal Innovation InstituteThe complete innovation credential suite, from design thinking practitioner to Chief Innovation Officer, plus the assessor credential used to evaluate innovation maturity.

02Choosing between them

Three bodies, three different jobs.

ATD, for the learning profession itself

If the person's job is developing other people, ATD is the credential that says so internationally. It requires demonstrable experience as well as examination, which is precisely why it holds weight.

CPD, for role readiness

These are shorter, role-shaped programmes for people who need to perform a defined job well. They carry formal continuing professional development recognition and fit around a full-time role.

GInI, for the innovation mandate

Innovation is a stated requirement in government excellence frameworks across the Gulf. GInI credentials give an entity people who can build and assess an innovation system rather than run another ideas campaign.