Certified Learning and Development Professional (CLDP)

The Certified Learning & Development Professional program is an Internationally Accredited Certification designed to help learners develop the knowledge, strategies, and practical skills required to manage effective learning and development initiatives within modern organizations.

In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, organizations must continuously invest in employee learning, upskilling, and performance development to remain competitive. This program provides a comprehensive understanding of how Learning & Development (L&D) functions contribute to employee growth, organizational success, and long-term business performance.

The course covers key areas such as Training Needs Analysis (TNA), instructional design, learning strategies, training delivery methods, employee development, and learning evaluation models. Participants will gain practical exposure to designing impactful training programs that align with organizational objectives and improve workforce capability.

Through real-world HR scenarios and structured learning methodologies, learners will understand how to identify skill gaps, develop training plans, conduct engaging learning sessions, and measure training effectiveness.

By the end of this program, participants will be equipped with the practical expertise required to support organizational learning initiatives and build a successful career in Learning & Development.

Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive an Internationally Accredited Digital Certificate and Digital Badge, valid for 3 years, enhancing your professional credibility.

Globally Recognized Certification

Upon successful completion of this certification program, you will receive globally recognized credentials that validate your HR expertise and improve your employability.

• You will receive an Internationally Accredited Digital Certificate, valid for 3 years.

• You will also receive a Digital Badge that you can share on:

  • LinkedIn

  • Email signatures

  • Resumes

  • Portfolios and websites

After 3 years, certification renewal requires appearing for the recertification online exam.

Certification Validity, Membership & Renewal Policy

Our Internationally Accredited Certifications, accredited under the ISO/IEC 17024:2012 standard, are designed to ensure that certified professionals maintain current knowledge and competency throughout their careers.

To preserve the integrity and global recognition of these credentials, the following certification policies apply:

Lifetime Learning Portal Access

Participants will receive lifetime access to the learning portal, including course materials and resources, for as long as their IIHR Membership remains active.

An active membership allows learners to revisit course content, refresh their knowledge, and stay updated with future learning resources published by IIHR.

Certification Validity

All internationally accredited certifications are valid for three (3) years from the date of certification.

To maintain an active certification status, certified professionals must renew their certification every three years.

Certification Renewal

Certification may be renewed by:

• Successfully completing the Certification Renewal Examination, and
• Paying the applicable Certification Renewal Fee of USD $100.

Upon successful renewal, the certification validity will be extended for another three (3) years.

Expired Certifications

If a certification is not renewed before its expiry date:

• The certification status will become Expired.
• The learner’s certification privileges and digital credentials may be suspended.
• Access to certification-related benefits may be revoked.
• To regain active certification status, the learner must:
  • Complete the Certification Renewal Examination.
  • Pay the applicable Renewal Fee of USD $100.

Membership Requirement

Maintaining an active IIHR Membership is mandatory to continue enjoying lifetime access to the learning portal and member benefits.

If membership expires or is not renewed:

• Learning portal access may be suspended.
• Member-exclusive resources and benefits will no longer be available until membership is renewed.

Certification Examination Completion Policy

After enrolling in an internationally accredited certification program, learners are required to complete the certification examination within three (3) months from the date of enrollment.

If the certification examination is not completed within the prescribed period:

• Examination access will automatically expire.
• The learner’s certification portal access may be suspended.
• To reactivate examination access, the learner must pay the Certification Examination Reactivation Fee of USD $100.

Once the examination access is restored, the learner will be provided with a new examination eligibility period in accordance with IIHR’s certification policies.

Continuous Professional Development

IIHR encourages all certified professionals to continuously update their knowledge and skills throughout their careers. Regular recertification helps ensure that certified professionals remain aligned with current industry practices, emerging technologies, changing regulations, and internationally accepted professional standards.