Certified Learning Strategist (CLS)
The only Learning Strategist Professional certification that focuses on the learning journey where the exam taker feels they have acquired new competencies and skills that can be applied in their organization, because we are backed by evidence-based insights, not theory.
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Earn a Certified Learning Strategist (CLS) professional certification through Brandon Hall Group’s Certification Program.
Self-paced Online Certification
Designed for your business
Professionals who attain Certified Learning Strategist designation receive CLS credentials and a digital badge to be displayed on a CV, in a bio, on social profiles and in email signatures.
This certification is taken in 3 phases. We have created a comprehensive Resource Guide with thought-leading research insights, use cases and executive interviews covering the 24 competencies every HR professional should possess to prepare you to apply your new skills on the job, every day.
THREE PHASE COURSE
COMMITMENT
You should plan on committing approximately 40 hours to complete the certification and you have 1 year to complete. This includes reading through the resource guide and the exam time.
"I found the case studies really interesting. It can be easy to be trapped in the bubble of our own context. Stepping outside my current day to day and stepping into another company/industry/challenge was both broadening and provocativ."
Micah Jacobson
Sr. Director, Global Enablement Innovation Strategy at Salesforce.
“I found this course to be very relatable to my current work profile at Colgate Palmolive. The topics covered provide a good amount of knowledge each professional should possess. The assessments allow us to think from various perspectives and are well laid out for learning retention. I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of this program”
Rakhi Dadoo
Global Learning Design Manager at Colgate Palmolive
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Advantages of this learning path
Earn a Certified Learning Strategist (CLS) professional certification through Brandon Hall Group’s Certification Program. Professionals who attain the CLS designation receive credentials and a digital badge to be displayed on a CV, in a bio, on social profiles, and in email signatures.
Phase 1
Phase 1 consists of 96 questions across 24 competencies that every Learning Strategist professional should posses. These competencies better prepare you to implement your new skills on the job. Learning styles differ, so while we do provide a PDF Resource Guide for studying, you also have the option of following the interactive learning journey within the platform itself.
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Phase 2
Phase 2 is comprised of case studies that are converted to “what would you do” scenarios then scored similarly to Excellence Award entries. We provide 7 scenarios for you to choose one. Using the scenario as a start you will identify the business need, design a solution, share how your would deliver the solution, what change management techniques you would use, and how you would measure the program / expected benefits.
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Phase 3
In this final phase, you will submit a scenario from your company and how you would address the situation. This phase is a culmination of everything you have learned, now applied to demonstrate your new expertise. Similar to a thesis defense, a board of evaluators reads each assignment and then provides feedback. Once you have completed this final phase, you are officially a Certified Learning Strategist
Leveraging our HCM Excellence Awards we teach you how to create programs that measurably benefit the organization.
Award Winning Formula
Videos, quizzes and interactive content designed for a proven learning experience.
Learning Journey
The more, the better
Enroll a group into our cohort model to upskill as a team.
Strategic Skills
- Design Thinking
- Ideation
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Inclusiveness
- Collaboration
Interpersonal Skills
- Consulting
- Business Acumen
- Leadership and Change Advocacy
Leadership Skills
Technical Skills
- Data Science
- Digital Dexterity
- Learning Agility
Performance Skills
- Organizational Performance
- Workforce Performance
- Performance Consulting
Modeling Skills
- Talent Structure Modeling
- Organizational Design and Effectiveness
- Change Management
- Outcome-based Learning Construction
- Learner Engagement
- Neuroscience Application
Development Skills
Delivery Skills
- Learning and Performance
- People Analytics
- Technology Leadership
Just-in-Time Training on Tactical Tasks
Adaptive Learning Accelerates Time to Competency
An “Anywhere University” Focused on Remote Engagement, Effective Coaching
A Program to Create a Culture Geared Toward Digital Transformation
Innovating Onboarding Through Self-Pacing and Mentoring
Raising Skills and Maintaining Continuous Learning for Sales
New Learning Technology Accelerates Call Center Skills
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