Across industries, the art of developing people has become just as critical as refining products, which is reshaping how leaders invest in their workforce. Skill-building is no longer optional—it is strategic.

As organizations strive to remain adaptive and competitive, the demand for knowledgeable trainers and facilitators continues to grow. Strong talent development and modern training delivery are now central to organizational success.

Course overview

The KPI Institute’s Certified Training Professional course, presented by Maentae, is designed to strengthen participants’ capabilities in talent development and training delivery. This new program equips learners with practical skills in needs analysis, assessment, and the customization of training solutions for specific audiences.

Participants will also build strong competencies in training design, facilitation, and evaluation, using established instructional design models and measurement frameworks. By the end of the course, they will be able to:

• Conduct a focused Training Needs Analysis (TNA) aligned with organizational goals
• Apply proven instructional design models and learning theories to create effective learning experiences
• Develop structured training programs that integrate diverse methods and activities
• Facilitate engaging and high-impact training sessions
• Use evaluation tools to measure training effectiveness and identify areas for improvement

Benefits and importance

This course strengthens core training capabilities and equips participants with practical tools they can immediately apply in their organizations. In addition, learners gain several key benefits, including:

• Apply instructional design models such as ADDIE and SAM
• Design courses with SMART objectives and engaging training materials
• Evaluate training impact using methods like Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels and ROI
• Six-month access to smartKPIs.com with 500 documented KPIs and 20,000+ listed KPIs, and one Top 25 KPIs research report

Course structure and methodology

The course follows a three-part learning journey totaling approximately 40 hours:

1. Pre-course stage: Participants will assess their skills, engage with other learners in a live forum, and establish a strong start to the group learning journey.
2. Core-course stage: Focuses on active participation in course sessions, developing an individual learning map, preparing for exams, creating presentations, and evaluating training demos.
3. After-course stage: Participants will provide course feedback, engage in forum discussions, reflect in a learning journal, explore additional readings, and create a tailored action plan aligned with their organization’s needs.

Upon completion of the training, participants will be awarded the following certificates (soft copy):

• Certificate of Attendance: given after participating in the five-day live session course
• Certificate of Completion: presented upon completion of the pre-course activities and the online certification exam
• Certified Professional Diploma: awarded upon successfully completed all three stages of the learning experience

The journey through The KPI Institute’s Certified Training Professional course is just the beginning. Designed for a workforce where training is now strategic, the program equips trainers to meet rising organizational expectations with confidence.

Are you ready to take the next step? Read more about the program and sign up to secure your spot. Visit https://kpiinstitute.org/certified-training-professional/ for more information.

The new year presents new opportunities for growth, learning, and improvement. With evolving trends and rising performance expectations, professionals must continue to strengthen their strategy and performance capabilities. 

The KPI Institute’s 2026 Learning Lineup equips participants with practical tools to enhance strategy execution, performance governance, and KPI management. Programs are delivered through live virtual classrooms, face-to-face courses across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia, and self-paced eLearning—offering flexible, accessible, and digital-first learning experiences.

Each program is grounded in rigorous global frameworks and standards, promoting ethical performance management, strategic alignment, and long-term value creation. With globally recognized certification and accreditation offerings, participants gain credibility and practical skills to elevate performance management maturity across their organizations.

Key offerings in the 2026 learning lineup include two new courses: Certified Training Professional, which is designed to strengthen organizational training and development by guiding participants through a structured instructional design approach; and Certified AI Enablement Professional, which equips professionals with the skills to harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) to streamline tasks, save time, and enhance the quality of work and outcomes.

Explore the full 2026 course lineup in detail and plan your professional development by accessing the course calendar below:

• Live Online courses 2026: https://kpiinstitute.org/Live_Online_Training_Courses_2026_Calendar_a.pdf
• Face-to-Face courses 2026 – EMEA: https://kpiinstitute.org/MENA_UK_Training_Courses_2026_Calendar.pdf
• Face-to-Face courses 2026 – SEA: https://kpiinstitute.org/SEA_Training_Courses_2026_Calendar.pdf

Looking ahead, The KPI Institute continues to advance strategy and performance management practices, expand research-driven insights, and strengthen global partnerships to help organizations and professionals deliver sustainable impact and measurable results. 

In line with this commitment, The KPI Institute is strengthening its presence in Saudi Arabia by opening a dedicated hub and delivering accelerated training programs that feature more flexible delivery formats. These enhancements provide greater accessibility and convenience without compromising the depth, interactivity, or quality that define The KPI Institute’s globally recognized certifications. 

With The KPI Institute’s flexible 2026 learning options, professionals can plan their development with ease. Ready to elevate your performance and strategy skills? Explore the full scheduled course calendar, browse monthly programs, and register today through the TKI Marketplace to advance your skills and drive measurable impact.

According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Survey, 86% of employers expect artificial intelligence (AI) and information processing technologies to significantly impact their business by 2030. However, realizing this potential faces a major challenge: the shortage of skills needed to support its integration. Nearly half of global executives identify this as the top barrier to adoption, followed by lack of leadership vision and high costs. In response, 77% of employers plan to upskill or reskill their workforce by 2030, while many also aim to hire AI-proficient talent and reorient business models. Yet, alongside opportunity, there is disruption: 41% of organizations expect to reduce staff as AI capabilities evolve. 

Amid the accelerating shift toward AI-driven operations, the Functional Areas Enablement Institute (FAEI)—a research-driven entity within The KPI Institute ecosystem dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency across key functional areas—has developed the Certified AI Enablement Professional course in partnership with The KPI Institute. This course is designed to meet the increasing demand for professionals skilled at applying AI technologies, especially natural language processing (NLP). It empowers them to effectively engage with AI systems, leverage foundation models, and implement AI strategies aligned with organizational goals. By fostering AI literacy and cultural readiness, the course aims to drive sustainable growth in AI-enabled enterprises. 

The Certified AI Enablement Professional course stands apart from other AI training programs by leveraging FAEI’s proprietary AI Enablement Framework, which offers a systematic approach that guides organizations from early-stage readiness to full integration across the business. The framework covers critical components such as the strategy roadmap, governance, performance metrics and analytics, maintenance mechanisms, and capacity building. At its core, this course supports the alignment of technology with goals, resources, and talent. This approach allows businesses to optimize AI applications, navigate potential challenges, and deliver greater value, all with the goal of driving cost savings through higher efficiency and productivity. 

Offered by maentae, a premier provider of transformative learning experiences, the Certified AI Enablement Professional course arms participants with practical knowledge in areas such as NLP, prompt engineering, and AI deployment, complemented by access to handbooks, templates, and implementation toolkits. The course’s modular structure spans 10 agendas, from fundamentals to advanced practices, and is delivered through a flexible three-stage learning process: pre-course preparation, in-person or online training, and post-course application. For more information, visit these links: Live- Online: Certified AI Enablement Professional and Face-to-Face: Certified AI Enablement Professional.

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Editor’s Note: This article was first published in the News section of Performance Magazine Issue No. 33, 2025 – The AI Edition. To explore more AI-focused insights, download the free digital copy of the magazine via the TKI Marketplace. A print edition is also available on Amazon, subject to standard printing and shipping fees.