Chartered Talent Management Expert (CTME)®
Chartered Talent Management Expert (CTME)®
The Chartered Talent Management Expert (CTME)® certification is an advanced credential designed for professionals who specialize in identifying, developing, engaging, and retaining high-potential talent. The program equips participants with strategic talent management frameworks and actionable tools to design leadership pipelines, succession plans, and employee engagement initiatives. CTME® emphasizes talent optimization, learning and development alignment, and workforce readiness in a competitive, fast-evolving global environment.
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Upon completion of the CTME® program, certified professionals will be able to:
- Develop and execute organization-wide talent management strategies
- Design competency-based frameworks for recruitment and development
- Implement succession planning and high-potential leadership pipelines
- Optimize learning and development initiatives tied to business goals
- Analyze employee engagement data and drive retention strategies
- Integrate digital tools and analytics into the talent management process
- Lead diversity, inclusion, and future-skilling initiatives
Participants will gain the ability to:
- Design and implement a comprehensive talent management strategy
- Apply data-driven approaches to measure employee engagement and readiness
- Facilitate internal mobility, retention, and succession through strategic planning
- Integrate digital learning tools, coaching models, and development plans
- Align talent programs with organizational culture and business vision
- Identify, assess, and manage top talent across global or multi-site operations Shape
Who Should Join?
- HR Managers or HR Business Partners
- Talent Acquisition and Development Specialists
- L&D Managers and OD Consultants
- Senior HR Practitioners focused on engagement and retention
- Leadership Coaches, Succession Planners, and HR Strategists
- Professionals in corporate universities or training functions
Domain Modules Overview
The Chartered Talent Management Expert (CTME)® certification is structured around eight robust modules, each crafted to build essential competencies that HR professionals need in today’s evolving workforce environment. These modules provide a comprehensive, hands-on understanding of core HR functions—ensuring graduates are well-equipped to deliver operational excellence, ensure compliance, and drive positive employee experiences.
Module 1: Strategic Talent Management Foundations
This module explores the role of talent management in organizational performance. It introduces learners to talent strategy design, alignment with organizational values, and the role of leadership in promoting a culture of growth and internal mobility. Participants learn how to evaluate the maturity of talent functions and assess organizational talent readiness.
Module 2: Competency Models and Skills Frameworks
To identify and grow talent, organizations need robust competency frameworks. This module trains participants to design role-based and leadership competencies, define career paths, and align them with recruitment, L&D, and succession planning. Special focus is given to future-skills mapping, role redefinition, and agility models.
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Module 3: Succession Planning and High-Potential Identification
Leadership continuity is key to business success. This module provides the tools to identify high-potential talent (HiPos), develop leadership pipelines, and build succession plans across all levels of the organization. Participants will learn to balance performance, potential, and culture fit in long-term planning.
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Module 4: Learning, Development, and Talent Mobility
This module focuses on building L&D systems that fuel organizational agility. Topics include leadership academies, internal learning platforms, development tracks, and reskilling/upskilling programs. Participants also learn to manage cross-functional mobility, coaching, mentoring, and rotational assignments as retention tools.
Module 5: Employee Engagement and Retention Strategy
Engaged employees are productive and loyal. This module explores engagement surveys, pulse tools, and feedback systems. Participants learn to analyze data, identify disengagement risks, and implement targeted strategies such as recognition programs, well-being initiatives, and DEI-focused inclusion efforts.
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Module 6: Talent Metrics and People Analytics
Data-driven HR leaders must master analytics. This module introduces learners to key talent metrics such as internal fill rate, learning ROI, flight risk scoring, and talent gap analysis. Participants explore predictive analytics and dashboarding tools that influence senior leadership decisions.
Module 7: Digital Talent Management and AI Tools
In the digital age, talent leaders must integrate technology into all phases of the talent lifecycle. This module reviews AI-powered recruitment, virtual assessments, performance tech, talent CRM systems, and learning experience platforms (LXPs). Focus is placed on tool selection, ethics, and ROI.
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Module 8: Talent Management Capstone Project
The capstone module challenges participants to build and present a full-cycle talent strategy for a simulated or real organization. Participants must showcase mastery in succession planning, HiPo tracking, competency mapping, L&D alignment, and analytics interpretation.
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Exam Details
Exam Type: Computer-Based Online Exam + Capstone Project
Duration: 90 Minutes
Format: 100 Multiple-Choice Questions
Passing Score: 70%
Attempts: 1 complimentary exam retake within 6 months Shape
Capstone: Yes – Full Talent Strategy Project (Submitted Written or Video Presentation)
Career Paths and Roles
Talent Management Lead
Head of Learning and Development
Succession Planning Manager
People Strategy Consultant
Employee Experience Manager
Head of Engagement or Retention
Organizational Development Specialist
Certification Deliverables
Upon successful certification, candidates receive:
- Digital Certificate with credential number and verification URL
- Digital Badge for LinkedIn and email profiles
- Competency Report highlighting areas of mastery
- Employer Letter of Verification (optional on request)
- 3-Year Validity with renewal or progression pathway to CHRM® or CHCE®
Accreditation & Recognition
- Accredited by: Global Board of Human Capital Certification (GBHCC)
- Standards Aligned: Based on ATD Talent Development Framework, SHRM-BoCK™, and ISO 30414
- Recognized by: Global HR networks, talent development associations, and multinational employers
- Credits & Compliance: Eligible for CEU/PDU hours with SHRM, ATD, and other HR bodies
Self-Paced Training, Exam Fees: Payment covers the exam only. Complimentary exam guide and practice questions will be provided to assist you.
Instructor-Led Training: Enroll in a 4-day program with 2 hours of live instruction each day, led by industry experts for $1,500 USD