Preconference Learning
ATD Master Trainer® Program
Course Info
Elevate your skills through this experiential and blended assessment-based program. Grow your knowledge, prove your skill, and challenge yourself.
The role of the trainer has evolved to include building consultative partnerships, demonstrating facilitation skills dependent on learner dynamics, and reporting on business metrics to validate the effectiveness of the learning solution. Aligned to the Talent Development Capability Model™, this renowned program covers the entire process of training delivery including purpose and assessment, decision making, planning and preparation, presentation and facilitation, performance and evaluation, and business metrics and reporting.
Engage with your cohort and facilitator to lift the conversation about training delivery to the master level, showcasing your ability to adapt to learner needs and be successful delivering in any modality (classroom, virtual, asynchronous, or a blend). Identify where you excel and where you have opportunities for growth. Benefit from a structured and collaborative learning experience and the opportunity to assess your knowledge and facilitation skills through discussion, practice, and skills demonstrations.
Why Should I Attend?
- Develop and demonstrate mastery of advanced training and facilitation techniques through multiple practice deliveries, including individualized feedback and analysis.
- Gain access to practical course materials, including tools, resources, and templates, to use on the job.
- Receive personalized feedback from your facilitator and peers to advance your professional growth as a master facilitator.
- Earn the industry-recognized ATD Master Trainer designation and digital badge.
- Accelerate your pathway toward achieving the APTD or CPTD Certification.
Dates & Times
April 20, 2026 – June 12, 2026, 08:30 AM – 04:30, Pacific Time
Preconference Learning Price
ATD Member: $3,545
Non Member: $3,845
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
Darryl Wyles
Darryl Wyles, CPTD, believes that every conversation has the power to create change. As a senior facilitator with the Association for Talent Development (ATD), he helps leaders, teams, and organizations turn dialogue into action through purposeful, human-centered learning experiences.
With more than 25 years of experience in talent development, Darryl brings presence, clarity, and professionalism to every engagement. He is known for creating spaces where people feel seen, respected, and empowered to contribute—spaces where ideas move, trust grows, and progress happens. His facilitation style combines deep preparation with high emotional intelligence, allowing him to read the room, adapt in the moment, and guide groups toward alignment and meaningful outcomes.
As coauthor of Facilitation in Action: Finding Your Authentic Training Style, Darryl inspires others to lead with authenticity and intention. His career spans leadership roles in both government and financial services, where he built learning programs from the ground up and helped transform how people work, communicate, and grow together.
Whether in the classroom, the boardroom, stage, or virtual space, Darryl’s mission is simple: to help people connect with purpose, communicate with impact, and collaborate with courage. He reminds audiences that when we bring our full selves to the conversation, real change begins.