Preconference Learning | ATD26

2026 Preconference learning

Make the most of your time in Los Angeles. Add a preconference experience to develop new skills and make early connections with fellow lifelong learners. Select your preferred preconference education opportunity when you register below for ATD26 Conference and EXPO.

Special ATD26 Precon BOGO Save 50% Offer

Unlock essential capabilities before the conference by joining our Fundamentals of Negotiation Skills Workshop on May 15 and Developing Business Acumen Workshop on May 16. Register for Fundamentals of Negotiation Skills Workshop and save 50% on Developing Business Acumen Workshop when you purchase both workshops using promo code BUSBOGO50 before April 17.*

Adult Learning Certificate

Gain foundational knowledge of the theories and cognitive science principles underlying adult learning in the workplace to design, build, and facilitate learning with greater impact.

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AI for Instructional Design Workshop

Harness the power of generative AI to efficiently design and develop impactful learning experiences.

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Applying AI in Learning & Development Certificate

Generative AI is reshaping the talent development field. Learn about the capabilities to drive transformation in your work.

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Articulate Rise Certificate

Save time and increase the quality and impact of your e-learning projects by learning how to use this simple authoring tool.

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Articulate Storyline Certificate

This course will teach you everything you need to know to create interactive and engaging e-learning using this powerful software.

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ATD Master Trainer® Program

Elevate your skills through this experiential and blended assessment-based program. Grow your knowledge, prove your skill, and challenge yourself.

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Change Management Certificate

Prepare to sponsor and engage in change efforts, conduct diagnostic assessments to define needs, use a proven change model, and design a strategic change plan that minimizes impact and maximizes buy-in.

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Coaching Certificate

Develop successful coaching competencies and skills by applying a comprehensive model to individual, team, and organizational coaching initiatives.

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Consulting Skills Certificate

Use a proven model to partner within an organization to drive results and change through talent development solutions.

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Creating Leadership Development Programs Certificate

Prepare top performers at all levels in your organization to take on management responsibilities through high-impact leadership development programs.

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Designing Training Videos Certificate

Drawing on both media psychology and learning theory, discover a step-by-step process for designing video content to support learning.

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Developing Business Acumen

Develop essential business skills to better understand your organization’s strategy, align TD initiatives with business goals, and engage in more strategic stakeholder conversations.

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E-Learning Instructional Design Certificate

Use instructional design principles and models to design asynchronous e-learning courses that engage participants and meet business outcomes.

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Evaluating Learning Impact Certificate

Make the shift from activity-based to results-based talent development programs by applying a comprehensive and scalable evaluation process.

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Fundamentals of Negotiation Skills Workshop

Discover the principles and practices of effective negotiation.

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Human Performance Improvement Certificate

Learn how to use the Human Performance Improvement (HPI) process, a proven approach to improving performance, to help your stakeholders create bottom-line results.

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Instructional Design Certificate

Design and develop outcome-based learning using proven instructional design approaches, practical models and templates, and an iterative process that considers learner and stakeholder input.

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Leading in Talent Development Certificate

Develop advanced skills to use learning as a lever to drive organizational success, boost team performance, influence key stakeholders as strategic partners, and align talent development with business goals.

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Measuring Return on Investment Certificate

Develop and deliver effective return on investment (ROI) evaluations for investments in training, talent development, organization development, human resources, change, and more.

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Microlearning Certificate

Close a knowledge or performance gap by curating, creating, and crowdsourcing bite-sized learning opportunities for your team – which they can access anytime and anywhere.

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Needs Assessment Certificate

Boost your professional credibility by learning the purpose, process, and payoffs of assessing individual and organizational performance needs.

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New Employee Onboarding Certificate

Create an effective onboarding program that immediately builds engagement with your new hires to increase retention and transform your organization.

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Project Management Certificate

Become an effective project manager with the skills to successfully initiate, plan, implement, and launch any talent development project.

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Training & Facilitation Certificate

Gain a complete understanding of the training function by learning and practicing the skills of an exceptional trainer and facilitator.

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Using AI Assistants to Power Productivity Workshop

Explore how to use AI as a personal digital assistant and create specialized AI agents (Gems/GPTs) to increase your productivity and improve your talent development workflows.

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*Offer code BUSBOGO50 is valid only on purchases of the ATD26 preconference sessions of Fundamentals of Negotiation Skills Workshop on May 15, 2026 and Developing Business Acumen Workshop on May 16, 2026. The 50% discount will apply to the price of Developing Business Acumen Workshop. Discount cannot be combined with any other offers. Promotion valid through April 17, 2026.

Join us in Los Angeles, California May 17-20, 2026,
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industry experts, and connect with a global network
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