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What Certifications Does TMI Offer, and Who Are They Designed For?

TMI offers three progressive, globally recognized certifications tailored to HR professionals at various stages of their career journey. Each certification builds on the previous one, focusing on the evolving competencies required to excel in Talent Management roles, from foundational understanding to global leadership.

1. Talent Management Practitioner (TMP™)

This is the entry-level certification designed for:

  • Early-career HR professionals
  • Graduate students and recent HRM or business degree holders
  • Junior HR practitioners who want to formalize their knowledge in Talent Management

TMP™ equips professionals with foundational skills in core areas like talent acquisition, onboarding, employee development, performance management, and talent strategy basics. It helps candidates begin their journey toward becoming talent-focused HR leaders.

Choose TMP™ if: you're new to Talent Management or HR, or you're looking to build a strong, structured foundation in this discipline.

2. Senior Talent Management Practitioner (STMP™)

Ideal for mid-career professionals, STMP™ is designed for:

  • Experienced HR practitioners (5–10 years) looking to step into more strategic roles
  • HR professionals managing performance, L&D, or organizational development functions
  • Individuals seeking a credential that bridges HR operations and strategic Talent Management

STMP™ dives deeper into workforce planning, succession management, culture building, HR analytics, and leadership development. It positions professionals to influence business outcomes through strategic talent initiatives.

Choose STMP™ if: you’ve moved beyond day-to-day HR tasks and are involved in implementing or managing strategic HR or talent initiatives.

3. Global Talent Management Leader (GTML™)

GTML™ is the leading credential for:

  • Senior HR leaders and executives
  • Directors and VPs overseeing Talent Management or Organizational Development
  • Global HR professionals managing multi-national or multi-regional workforces

This certification is highly specialized and explores the intersection of business strategy, global leadership, and Talent Management. It covers cross-cultural management, digital transformation of HR, leadership pipelines, and aligning talent practices with global business objectives.

Choose GTML™ if: you’re a senior HR professional or leader shaping talent strategy at a national or global level.

For assistance in selecting the best certification for you, TMI offers tools such as the Certification Eligibility Tool and the Certification Fit Assessment.

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