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The Learning Coach: A Lesson In Mind Shifting
Have you heard of this catchphrase in campy, science-fiction shows? An evil alien spaceship attacks a city with a death ray. The hero intercepts the ray with his own and barks to his team “Reverse polarity!” The death ray is repelled and the enemy spaceship explodes.

The Learning Coach: A Lesson In Mind Shifting
Have you heard of this catchphrase in campy, science-fiction shows? An evil alien spaceship attacks a city with a death ray. The hero intercepts the ray with his own and barks to his team “Reverse polarity!” The death ray is repelled and the enemy spaceship explodes....

Bloom’s Taxonomy and Picking The Right Training Methodology: A Guide to Effective Learning
Many training programs fail to engage learners, leaving them unsure of how to apply what they’ve learned on the job. Aside from the trainer’s lack of facilitation skills, it could be because of a poorly designed course. It is critical to grasp Bloom’s Taxonomy and use...

Career Secrets Revealed: Why Talent Development Professionals Make Exceptional CEOs
The function of a CEO requires extraordinary leadership abilities and the capacity to foster organizational growth in today’s fast-paced and changing corporate environment. While there are various paths to the top, one often overlooked but highly effective route is...
Featured Articles
The Learning Coach: A Lesson In Mind Shifting
Have you heard of this catchphrase in campy, science-fiction shows? An evil alien spaceship attacks a city with a death ray. The hero intercepts the ray with his own and barks to his team “Reverse polarity!” The death ray is repelled and the enemy spaceship explodes.
Bloom’s Taxonomy and Picking The Right Training Methodology: A Guide to Effective Learning
Many training programs fail to engage learners, leaving them unsure of how to apply what they’ve learned on the job. Aside from the trainer’s lack of facilitation skills, it could be because of a poorly designed course. It is critical to grasp Bloom’s Taxonomy and use it as a tool to construct effective training activities in order to address this issue. Training Practitioners may empower their learners to reach higher levels of learning and effectively apply their acquired knowledge by aligning training approaches with the targeted learning goals.
Career Secrets Revealed: Why Talent Development Professionals Make Exceptional CEOs
The function of a CEO requires extraordinary leadership abilities and the capacity to foster organizational growth in today’s fast-paced and changing corporate environment. While there are various paths to the top, one often overlooked but highly effective route is through a background in Talent Development. Let us explore why practicing talent development functions is an outstanding preparation for aspiring individuals on their journey to becoming a CEO.
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Full Asynchronous Online Course - Training Fundamentals
Managing the Learning and Development Function
The Power of Visuals in Learning

Storyboarding and Scriptwriting Basics
Offered Courses
Full Asynchronous Online Course - Training Fundamentals
Philippine Society for Talent Development Inc. (PSTD) brings you the Training Fundamentals asynchronous program, a 2-hour foundational course that you can take at your own time, filled with the critical need-to-know items so you can confidently embark on a career in workplace learning!
Managing the Learning and Development Function
The Managing the Learning and Development Function training is a two-day course that aims to provide leaders with the fundamental management skills to manage L&D more strategically and efficiently using global best practices.
The Power of Visuals in Learning
The course can be delivered and completed in a three-hour session via Zoom. This course is meant for up-and-coming instructional designers, content developers, or learning professionals creating learning materials. This course is also suitable for those exploring a career in content creation.

Storyboarding and Scriptwriting Basics
This workshop will introduce you to the finer details of storyboarding and scriptwriting – useful in relaying the learning vision to stakeholders, promoting ease of communication between learning architects and content developers, and is critical to designing and developing effective and relevant adult learning programs.
Training Calendar 2023
Full Asynchronous Online Course | Training Fundamentals - Full Asynchronous Online Course ![]() | Php 3,000.00 | |
Full Asynchronous Online Course | Introduction to Talent Development - Full Asynchronous Online Course | Php 3,000.00 | |
July 11-12, 17, 2023 | Online Course | Measuring the Value of Learning ![]() | PSTD Member – Php 10,000.00 Non Members – Php 12,000.00 |
July 18 - 20 , 2023 | Face to Face Course | Facilitating Skills Training ![]() | PSTD Member – Php 17,000.00 Non Members – Php 19,000.00 |
July 24- 26, 2023 | Online Course | Bridging Competency Gaps Through Effective TNA ![]() | PSTD Member – Php 10,000.00 Non Members – Php 12,000.00 |
July 27, 2023 | Conference | 1st Talent Development Research Conference ![]() | PSTD Member – Php 5,000.00 Non Members – Php 6,000.00 |
August 3, 2023 | Online Program | The Power of Visuals in Learning ![]() | PSTD Member – Php 3,000.00 Non Members – Php 4,000.00 |
August 17-18, 2023 | Talent Development Program | Developing Your Organization's Talent Management Competency Map & Talent Capability ![]() | PSTD Member – Php 6,500.00 Non Members – Php 7,500.00 |
October 3 - 5, 2023 | Certification Program | Training Facilitation Certification Program ![]() | PSTD Member – Php 17,000.00 Non Members – Php 19,000.00 |
October 9,10 & 12, 2023 | Online Program | Designing interactive e-learning using Articulate Storyline ![]() | PSTD Member – Php 9,000.00 Non Members – Php 10,000.00 |
October 11 - 13, 2023 | Certification Program | Training Designer Certification Program ![]() | PSTD Member – Php 17,000.00 Non Members – Php 19,000.00 |
October 13, 16, 19, 25 & 27, 2023 | Certification Program | Designing e- Learning Program ![]() | PSTD Member – Php 10,000.00 Non Members – Php 12,000.00 |
November 14, 15 & 20, 2023 | Certification Program | Training Measurement and Evaluation Certification Program ![]() | PSTD Member – Php 10,000.00 Non Members – Php 12,000.00 |
Nov 29-30, Dec 1, 2023 | Certification Program | Managing Learning & Development Function Certification Program ![]() | PSTD Member – Php 10,000.00 Non Members – Php 12,000.00 |
PSTD Christmas Party | Christmas Party |
Training Calendar 2023
Training Fundamentals – Full Asynchronous Online Course
Available Starting February 2022
Investment Rate: Php 3,000.00
Introduction to Talent Development – Full Asynchronous Online Course
Investment Rate: Php 3,000.00
Bridging Competency Gaps Through Effective TNA
July 24- 26, 2023 | via Zoom
PSTD Member – Php 16,000.00 | Non-Members – Php 18,000.00
1st Talent Development Research Conference
July 27, 2023 | via Discovery Primea Makati
PSTD Member – Php 5,000.00 | Non-Members – Php 6,000.00
The Power of Visuals in Learning
August 3, 2023 | via Zoom
PSTD Member – Php 3,000.00 | Non-Members – Php 4,000.00
Developing Your Organization’s Talent Management Competency Map & Talent Capability
August 17-18, 2023 | via Zoom
PSTD Member – Php 6,500.00 | Non-Members – Php 7,500.00
Training Facilitation Certification Program
October 3-5, 2023 | Discovery Suites Hotel, Ortigas Center, Pasig City
PSTD Member – Php 17,000.00 | Non-Members – Php 19,000.00
Designing interactive e-learning using Articulate Storyline
October 9, 10 & 12, 2023 | via Zoom
PSTD Member – Php 9,000.00 | Non-Members – Php 10,000.00
Training Designer Certification Program
October 11-13, 2023 | Discovery Suites Hotel, Ortigas Center, Pasig City
PSTD Member – Php 17,000.00 | Non-Members – Php 19,000.00
Designing e-Learning Program
October 13, 16, 19, 25 & 27, 2023 | via Zoom
PSTD Member – Php 10,000.00 | Non-Members – Php 12,000.00
Training Measurement and Evaluation Certification Program
November 13- 17, 2023 | via Zoom
PSTD Member – Php 10,000.00 | Non-Members – Php 12,000.00
Managing Learning & Development Function Certification Program
Nov 29-30, Dec 1, 2023 | via Zoom
PSTD Member – Php 10,000.00 | Non-Members – Php 12,000.00
Latest News

PSTD as Community of Learning, and the Joy of Sharing
Generosity and readiness to share are critical in building a successful learning community in the field of talent development. The Philippine Society for Talent Development (PSTD) believes strongly in the power of sharing, and as an organization, it is committed to building a community that fosters the exchange of tools, templates, and resources. This article explains why PSTD values sharing so much and discusses how members can contribute to this communal effort. The Value of Generosity in Talent Development.

PSTD’s Holds the 1st TD Research Conference on July 27
Trainers need to be competent researchers too! In this post-pandemic world of new learning technologies and methodologies, we, talent development (TD) professionals, must ask the right questions, choose the right research methods and gather data the right way. We must continue to explore more innovative and effective ways to deliver content and achieve learning outcomes and to understand more about learning experience. Given the amount of organizational resources allocated to L&D and TD, we need to have a solid grasp of research methods that help us make sound, data-driven decisions.

PSTD Awards Nine Level 1 Facilitator Certification
The Philippine Society for Talent Development (PSTD) has awarded nine individuals with Level 1 Facilitator Certifications for their successful completion of the Certified Facilitator Level 1 program. One of the awardees was a participant from last year's Facilitation...
The Man Behind Road To 1K – PSTD BoT Ed Ebreo
We have seen a lot of activities in relation to memberships and communications. The Road to 1K campaign of PSTD is at its full blast this year. Major initiatives have been launched in relation to managing the membership experience. Let us get to know the man behind this campaign by reading through the interview transcript of PSTD Trustee, Edwin Ebreo.
Career Management Practices and Challenges: A Survey of Philippine Organizations
Personal career growth is one of the top motivators of employees. Many talents would be willing to receive a lower offer for a higher position level. Professionals seek promotions to obtain new competencies, gain respect of their peers and to create a strong personal brand. Consequently, a lack of career growth opportunities can lead top talents to seek employment elsewhere. Recognizing the importance of career management in talent development and retention, Philippine Society of Talent Development (PSTD), in partnership with Fourthwall, launched a survey on current career management practices and challenges of organizations in the Philippines.
PSTD as Community of Learning, and the Joy of Sharing
Generosity and readiness to share are critical in building a successful learning community in the field of talent development. The Philippine Society for Talent Development (PSTD) believes strongly in the power of sharing, and as an organization, it is committed to building a community that fosters the exchange of tools, templates, and resources. This article explains why PSTD values sharing so much and discusses how members can contribute to this communal effort. The Value of Generosity in Talent Development.
Latest News
PSTD as Community of Learning, and the Joy of Sharing
Generosity and readiness to share are critical in building a successful learning community in the field of talent development. The Philippine Society for Talent Development (PSTD) believes strongly in the power of sharing, and as an organization, it is committed to building a community that fosters the exchange of tools, templates, and resources. This article explains why PSTD values sharing so much and discusses how members can contribute to this communal effort. The Value of Generosity in Talent Development.
PSTD’s Holds the 1st TD Research Conference on July 27
Trainers need to be competent researchers too! In this post-pandemic world of new learning technologies and methodologies, we, talent development (TD) professionals, must ask the right questions, choose the right research methods and gather data the right way. We must continue to explore more innovative and effective ways to deliver content and achieve learning outcomes and to understand more about learning experience. Given the amount of organizational resources allocated to L&D and TD, we need to have a solid grasp of research methods that help us make sound, data-driven decisions.
PSTD Awards Nine Level 1 Facilitator Certification
The Philippine Society for Talent Development (PSTD) has awarded nine individuals with Level 1 Facilitator Certifications for their successful completion of the Certified Facilitator Level 1 program. One of the awardees was a participant from last year's Facilitation...
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Address: Unit 3A35 Grand Central Residences, Tower 1, EDSA cor. Sultan Street, Mandaluyong City
Phone: 8721-6096
Telefax: 8721-7464
Wireless: 8703-8789 or 90
Email: programs@pstd.org, inquiries@pstd.org