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PSTD kicks off 2022 with Grand Tipanan
The Philippine Society of Talent Development (PSTD) held its 2022 Grand Tipanan last January 27. Acknowledging the new normal that the pandemic has brought, PSTD 2021 President Jun Roy emphasized the redefined purpose that PSTD has set to embark on – a transformation...

5 Tips to Make Your Online Learning Session Work
Conducting online learning sessions is challenging. Learning and Development Managers and Facilitators need to work out a system for maximizing the benefits of running online training.

Solutions-Focused Thinking with Kenneth Kwan
Kenneth Kwan talked about solutions-focused thinking as one of the concurrent speakers in the recent PSTD National Conference. He advised leaders to develop possibility thinking, focus on what is working, and helping people take action independently. Kwan shared two stories to illustrate his principles and sang the chorus of a British hit song to make his point.

Adult Learning
Adult learning focuses on the adult learners’ characteristics or more specifically, their character especially from Jennifer Kavanagh’s perspectives. It will focus on the following characteristics: experience, self-consciousness, goal-orientation, different reaction times and collaboration. Finally, it will end with how adult learning can impact trainers’ respective workshop, seminars or training.
Featured Articles
5 Tips to Make Your Online Learning Session Work
Conducting online learning sessions is challenging. Learning and Development Managers and Facilitators need to work out a system for maximizing the benefits of running online training.
Solutions-Focused Thinking with Kenneth Kwan
Kenneth Kwan talked about solutions-focused thinking as one of the concurrent speakers in the recent PSTD National Conference. He advised leaders to develop possibility thinking, focus on what is working, and helping people take action independently. Kwan shared two stories to illustrate his principles and sang the chorus of a British hit song to make his point.
Adult Learning
Adult learning focuses on the adult learners’ characteristics or more specifically, their character especially from Jennifer Kavanagh’s perspectives. It will focus on the following characteristics: experience, self-consciousness, goal-orientation, different reaction times and collaboration. Finally, it will end with how adult learning can impact trainers’ respective workshop, seminars or training.
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Offered Courses
Training Fundamentals (Masterclass)
This 10-hour foundational course aims to introduce the concepts and principles of learning and develop the technical competencies of participants, specifically in the areas of needs analysis and assessment, instructional design and delivery, and evaluation of needs-based and learner-centered training interventions.
Training Needs Analysis (TNA) Towards Design
This 10-hour virtual instructor- led Training Needs Analysis (TNA) provides the basic knowledge and conceptual skills to conduct TNA using “performance gap analysis” and “task analysis”. to Result of the TNA study enables the designer to identify the basic objective and content of a training program.
Managing Learning and Development Function
The Philippine Society for Talent Development (PSTD) Foundation, Inc. is a professional organization for practitioners in the field of Training and Development in the Philippines. It is committed to the professional development of its members as well as the development of the profession itself. As one of its flagship programs, PSTD has developed the Certified Training and Development Manager to help leaders in the Talent Development profession become strategic partners in enabling the achievement of business goals through effective management of the talent development function in both virtual and physical environments.
Assessing Training Effectiveness Based on Needs
This course in conducting training evaluation provides a step by step guide to pursuing training effectiveness measurement and evaluation. While there are many approaches to evaluating training effectiveness, a needs-based approach following Donald’s Kirkpatrick’s four levels of evaluation is the most practical and logical framework as it shows how evaluation can be done, aligned to the needs of the organization to establish how a training program contributes to organizational results.
Offered Courses
Training Fundamentals (Masterclass)
This 10-hour foundational course aims to introduce the concepts and principles of learning and develop the technical competencies of participants, specifically in the areas of needs analysis and assessment, instructional design and delivery, and evaluation of needs-based and learner-centered training interventions.
Training Needs Analysis (TNA) Towards Design
This 10-hour virtual instructor- led Training Needs Analysis (TNA) provides the basic knowledge and conceptual skills to conduct TNA using “performance gap analysis” and “task analysis”. to Result of the TNA study enables the designer to identify the basic objective and content of a training program.
Managing Learning and Development Function
The Philippine Society for Talent Development (PSTD) Foundation, Inc. is a professional organization for practitioners in the field of Training and Development in the Philippines. It is committed to the professional development of its members as well as the development of the profession itself. As one of its flagship programs, PSTD has developed the Certified Training and Development Manager to help leaders in the Talent Development profession become strategic partners in enabling the achievement of business goals through effective management of the talent development function in both virtual and physical environments.
Assessing Training Effectiveness Based on Needs
This course in conducting training evaluation provides a step by step guide to pursuing training effectiveness measurement and evaluation. While there are many approaches to evaluating training effectiveness, a needs-based approach following Donald’s Kirkpatrick’s four levels of evaluation is the most practical and logical framework as it shows how evaluation can be done, aligned to the needs of the organization to establish how a training program contributes to organizational results.
Training Calendar 2022
Available Starting February 2022 | Full Asynchronous Online Course | Training Fundamentals -Full Asynchronous Online Course ![]() | Php 3,000.00 |
June 21 | Online Course | Using The Power of Visuals in Learning ![]() | PSTD Member – Php 3,000.00 Non Members – Php 3,500.00 |
June 23 | Membership Meeting & Learning Session | June Tipanan: Practical Tips in Conducting Hybrid Learning Sessions![]() | PSTD Member – FREE Non Members – Php 1,300.00 |
June 27, 28 & 29 | Online Course - President Series | Presidents Series - Succession Planning in a Post Pandemic Era ![]() | PSTD Member – Php 3,900.00 Non Members – Php 4,400.00 |
July 5, 6 & 13 | PSTD Online Course | Competency Framework Building for Talent Development ![]() | PSTD Member – Php 8,000.00 Non Members – Php 8,500.00 |
July 12 | Online Course | FREE Webinar For Teachers (Hybrid Learning) | Registration is FREE |
July 18, 20, 22, 26 & 28 | Master Trainer Certification | Designing e- Learning Course ![]() | PSTD Member – Php 9,000.00 Non Members – Php 10,500.00 |
July 25, 26 & 27 | Online Course | Learning Analytics: A Guide for L&D Leaders to have a Data-Driven Talent Development ![]() | PSTD Member – Php 8,000.00 Non Members – Php 8,500.00 |
July 28 | Membership Meeting & Learning Session | July Tipanan | PSTD Member – FREE Non Members – Php 1,300.00 |
August 10 | Online Course - President Series | Presidents Series Webinar : Unleashing Creativity and Innovation ![]() | PSTD Member – Php 2,000.00 Non Members – Php 2,500.00 |
August 15, 16, 17, 18 & 19 | Master Trainer Certification | Facilitating Digital Learning![]() | PSTD Member – Php 9,000.00 Non Members – Php 10,500.00 |
August 18 & 19 | Face to Face Training Course: Master Trainer Certification | Bridging Competency Gaps Through Effective TNA ![]() | PSTD Member – Php 15,000.00 Non Members – Php 18,00.00 |
August 22, 24 & 29 | Online Course | Storyboarding and Scriptwriting Basics ![]() | PSTD Member – Php 9,000.00 Non Members – Php 9,500.00 |
September 5, 8, 12, 15 & 19 | Master Trainer Certification | Designing e- Learning Course | PSTD Member – Php 9,000.00 Non Members – Php 10,500.00 |
Training Calendar 2022
Full Asynchronous Online Course
Available Starting February 2022
Investment Rate: Php 3,000.00
Master Trainer Certification: Training Needs Analysis Towards Design
May 23, 25, 27, 30 – June 1, 2022
Investment Rate: PSTD Member – Php 9,000.00; Non-Members – Php 10,500.00
Master Trainer Certification: Assessing Training Effectiveness Based on Needs
June 2, 6, 8, 10 and 13 , 2022
Investment Rate: PSTD Member – Php 9,000.00; Non-Members – Php 10,500.00
Master Trainer Certification: Managing Learning & Development Function
June 6, 8, 10, 13 & 15, 2022
Investment Rate: PSTD Member – Php 9,000.00; Non-Members – Php 10,500.00
Master Trainer Certification: Training Fundamentals
June 15, 16, 20, 22 & 24, 2022
Investment Rate: PSTD Member – Php 9,000.00; Non-Members – Php 10,500.00
PSTD Online Course: Using The Power of Visuals in Learning
June 21, 2022
Investment Rate: PSTD Member – Php 3,000.00; Non-Members – Php 3,500.00
June Tipanan: Practical Tips in Conducting Hybrid Learning Sessions
June 23, 2022
Investment Rate: PSTD Member – FREE; Non-Members – Php 1,300.00
Online Course – President Series: Succession Planning in a Post Pandemic Era
June 27, 28 & 29, 2022
Investment Rate: PSTD Member – Php 3,900.00; Non-Members – Php 4,400.00
PSTD Online Course: Competency Framework Building for Talent Development
July 5, 6 & 13, 2022
Investment Rate: PSTD Member – Php 8,000.00; Non-Members – Php 8,500.00
Online Course: FREE Webinar For Teachers (Hybrid Learning)
July 12, 2022
Investment Rate: Registration is FREE
Master Trainer Certification: Designing e- Learning Course
July 18, 20, 22, 26 & 28, 2022
Investment Rate: PSTD Member – Php 9,000.00; Non-Members – Php 10,500.00
Membership Meeting & Learning Session: July Tipanan
July 21, 2022
Investment Rate: PSTD Member – FREE; Non-Members – Php 1,300.00
Online Course: Data-Driven Talent Development
July 25, 26 & 27, 2022
Investment Rate: PSTD Member – Php 3,000.00; Non-Members – Php 3,500.00
Master Trainer Certification: Training Needs Analysis Towards Design
August 1, 5, 8, 10 & 12, 2022
Investment Rate: PSTD Member – Php 9,000.00; Non-Members – Php 10,500.00
Master Trainer Certification: Facilitating Digital Learning
August 15, 16, 17, 18 & 19, 2022
Investment Rate: PSTD Member – Php 9,000.00; Non-Members – Php 10,500.00
Online Course: Storyboarding and Scriptwriting Basics
August 22, 24 & 29, 2022
Investment Rate: PSTD Member – Php 9,000.00; Non-Members – Php 9,500.00
Latest News

Presidents’ Series: Lirio Mapa Talks About The 4 Disciplines of Execution
This article highlights the key takeaways from the PSTD Presidents Series talk on 4DX last August 25, 2021. Ms. Lirio Mapa expounded on the four disciplines comprising 4DX.

July E-Tipanan | Enhancing L&D Effectiveness through Social Learning
Social Learning Theory has been adapted by several organizations particularly in L&D. The E-Tipanan held last July 29, 2021 gave further emphasis on how organizations enhanced the effectiveness of their L&D. Ms. Catherine Granados – Candelaria and Mr. Vett Watson shed light on this topic.

PSTD Holds Fundamentals of Facilitating Design Sprint for Learning and Development Professionals
Design sprint means combining business strategy, innovation, behavior science, design thinking, and more. This is packed into a four-day process for answering critical business questions through design, prototyping, and testing ideas with customers. With this, the professionals will design L&D or other people programs in a structured approach that balances the customer insights and business goals. Customer insights can come from internal employees and company experts.
Mentoring is About Transformation
Last June 24, 2021, PSTD organized the first-ever Philippine Mentoring Summit. This was attended by more than 100 mentoring practitioners and advocates with a panel of international and local mentoring experts. My Closing Remarks, which you can read below, highlights my personal belief in the transformative power of mentoring. As the article succinctly states, Mentoring is About Transformation.
“3Cs Kontra-Corona: A Trainer’s Guide”
As to whether to proceed with trainings / events or not, this will be best decided on in reference to your organization's risk assessment. In case you decide to proceed doing face to face trainings / events, here are some helpful tips.
ELEVATION : PSTD 2017 Convention – Building a Learning Organization for Peak Performance (May 31 – June 2, 2017)
PSTD National Convention sparks conversation about the evolving role of learning and development to support the changing landscape and prepare talents now and in the future. It provides a platform for exchanging ideas, new practices and innovative set of tools and...
Latest News
Presidents’ Series: Lirio Mapa Talks About The 4 Disciplines of Execution
This article highlights the key takeaways from the PSTD Presidents Series talk on 4DX last August 25, 2021. Ms. Lirio Mapa expounded on the four disciplines comprising 4DX.
July E-Tipanan | Enhancing L&D Effectiveness through Social Learning
Social Learning Theory has been adapted by several organizations particularly in L&D. The E-Tipanan held last July 29, 2021 gave further emphasis on how organizations enhanced the effectiveness of their L&D. Ms. Catherine Granados – Candelaria and Mr. Vett Watson shed light on this topic.
PSTD Holds Fundamentals of Facilitating Design Sprint for Learning and Development Professionals
Design sprint means combining business strategy, innovation, behavior science, design thinking, and more. This is packed into a four-day process for answering critical business questions through design, prototyping, and testing ideas with customers. With this, the professionals will design L&D or other people programs in a structured approach that balances the customer insights and business goals. Customer insights can come from internal employees and company experts.
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Contact Details
Address: Unit 3A35 Grand Central Residences, Tower 1, EDSA cor. Sultan Street, Mandaluyong City
Phone: 721-6096
Telefax: 721-7464
Wireless: 703-8789 or 90
Email: secretariat.pstdfi@gmail.com, inquiries@pstd.org