Preconference Learning
Coaching Certificate
Course Info
Develop successful coaching competencies and skills by applying a comprehensive model to individual, team, and organizational coaching initiatives.
Evidence shows that coaching for individuals, teams, and organizations is a powerful development tool that leads to positive change and results. Earning the ATD Coaching Certificate improves your ability to help the people you coach develop rapidly, produce better results, improve their ability to achieve goals, and take action.
What You’ll Gain: Coaching Skills, Frameworks, and Confidence
During this program, you will come to better understand yourself in the role of coach, uncovering your biases, strengths, and areas of development, so that you may refine your coaching approach for increased impact. The focus of this course is on practice, allowing you to quickly incorporate theories, models, and processes into your coaching conversations while receiving real-time feedback from your peers and an expert facilitator. You will leave this program better equipped to help individuals succeed by leveraging their natural strengths.
Research-Backed Content: ATD’s coaching program is based on the Coaching Capability outlined in the Talent Development Capability Model™. The course materials correspond to concepts described in the TDBoK™ Guide: Talent Development Body of Knowledge, second edition, the key reference for professionals in talent development.
Why Should I Attend?
- Practice core coaching competencies, skills, and strategies and hone your ability to apply them to coaching conversations.
- Refine your approach by recognizing and evaluating factors that affect the client coaching journey.
- Use the ATD Coaching Model to develop and maintain effective coaching plans with those whom you coach.
- Gain access to ATD-exclusive templates and coaching tools to use in your own practice.
- Earn an industry-recognized coaching certificate, continuing education credits, and an ATD digital badge to share with your networks.
Dates & Times
Session times listed in Pacific Time.
May 14 – 16, 2026, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Preconference Learning Price
ATD Member: $2,045
Non Member: $2,345
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
Sam Caballero
Sam Caballero is a seasoned talent development professional and pivot coach who is passionate about helping people help themselves. This is accentuated by his purpose of how he can be of service.
Co-founder of Pivotn and senior advisor to the Air Force Reserve Command’s Professional Development Center at Robins Air Force Base, he lives out his passion and purpose by providing coaching services from emerging leaders to C-level executives. He designs, develops, and facilitates various inspiring workshops that leave the participants engaged, enthused, and empowered. Additionally, he assists and supports organizations by analyzing their talent development initiatives then provides and implements solutions for how they can enhance overall workplace performance.
He has worked with military and civilian audiences, both English and Spanish, about topics in the areas of emotional intelligence, leadership and management development, diversity and inclusion of teams, personal branding, change management, and agile thinking.
His career began as a military training instructor for the US Air Force at Lackland Air Force Base. Since then, he has served in learning and organization development positions for the City of San Antonio, Burger King, Chevron, Heartland National TB Center, and CCC Group. Additionally, he volunteers as the vice president of finance for the Association of Talent Development’s San Antonio Chapter and director of strategy for iEmpower, a Texas-based organization with the purpose of promoting, elevating, and inspiring women.
Sam’s education includes an Associate of Science in training methodologies and another in human resources management from the Community College of the Air Force. He has a Bachelor of Arts in urban planning and a minor in economics from Texas State University and a Master of Arts in management from Webster University.
He holds a variety of credentials including the Certified Professional in Talent Development from the Association of Talent Development, Associate Certified Coach from the International Coaching Federation, Myer & Briggs Indicator Type (MBTI) Practitioner Certification from the MBTI Foundation, and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate from the University of South Florida.
Sam lives with his wife, Yorka, and their two kids, Samuel and Isabella, in San Antonio, Texas. He is an avid reader of self-development books, likes long-distance running, and loves traveling with his family.