Certification & Education

Elevate Your Career with TMA Certification

The Turnaround Management Association (TMA) is the premier organization setting the standard for excellence in the turnaround and restructuring industry. Certification and education is an important aspect of what we do. Our certification programs, including the Certified Turnaround Professional (CTP) and the Certified Turnaround Analyst (CTA), are recognized benchmarks of expertise and professionalism. Achieving these certifications demonstrates your commitment to excellence and positions you as a leader in the field.

Continuing Education for Industry Leaders

TMA is dedicated to providing continuous education opportunities throughout the year, ensuring our members stay ahead of industry trends and best practices. Whether through in-person seminars, conferences, or our robust online offerings, TMA ensures you have access to the knowledge and skills needed to excel. For those new to the profession, our TMA Restructuring Boot Camp offers a comprehensive, full-day workshop covering the fundamentals of turnaround and restructuring, setting a strong foundation for your career.

Our LearningLink platform offers on-demand, online education tailored to fit your busy schedule. Through LearningLink, you can maintain and expand your professional knowledge, ensuring you remain current with industry developments and can easily keep up with your credentials. Join TMA today and invest in your professional growth through our unparalleled certification and education programs.


The Turnaround Management Association (TMA) honored Judge Jean Fitzsimon with an honorary CTP designation at the 2025 TMA Distressed Investing Conference for her exceptional contributions to the bankruptcy law field and her steadfast support of the turnaround and restructuring industry. In her acceptance speech, she discusses the importance of TMA Certification.

The Value of CTP Certification: Insights from Judge Tom Horan.
Judge Tom Horan discusses the importance of CTP certification in the context of bankruptcy court and restructuring, highlighting its value for enhancing career credibility and expertise.


Discounts on Relevant Training from Our Partners

TMA has partnered with Wall Street Prep— the trusted training provider for the world’s top investment banks, private equity firms, Fortune 1000 companies, and business schools—to provide TMA members with a 20% discount on Wall Street Prep courses and boot camps.

Check out live and self-study courses on topics such as thirteen-week cash flow modeling and restructuring modeling, and more.

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Jim Horgan, CTP, AlixPartners, guest editor of the June 2025 issue of the JCR, discusses the importance of the CTP certification.

Welcome to the third annual edition of the Journal of Corporate Renewal dedicated to the insights and experiences of TMA’s Certified Turnaround Professionals (CTPs). This issue highlights the most pressing challenges and emerging trends in late-stage corporate restructurings, as identified by the professionals who are leading these efforts from the front lines.

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