Tribal Management Professional Certification 

The NNAHRA Foundation

NNAHRA Foundation is an independent yet collaborative division of the National Native American Human Resources Association.

Mission

To provide timely and trusted information and resources to those serving and leading Tribal government and enterprises in areas of people management,  employment policy development, and capacity building across Indian Country.

Vision

Advocate, research, and educate in the name of Indian Country Human Resources to protect and honor tribal sovereignty and jurisdiction through meaningful
employment practices.

ABOUT THE TMP PROGRAM

The Tribal Management Professional (TMP) certification is a comprehensive, three-day program designed to enhance participants’ managerial skills and capabilities in a culturally sensitive and contextually relevant manner.

This interactive program provides resources to support successful leadership in tribal government and enterprise settings. The target audience is seasoned leaders, entry-level supervisors, and all in between.

Certification is obtained through in-person participation, with attendance verified each of the three days. A 50-question exam is taken on the 3rd day of the session with a required pass rate of 65%. Certification is maintained by taking a minimum of 24 hours of NNAHRA-approved educational programs every two years.

The TMP Certification Training provides 22 hours of credit toward NNAHRA’s Tribal Human Resources Professional (THRP) I & II recertification.

Open sessions are offered 3–4 times per year, and tribal organizations also have the option to contract with NNAHRA to host the training onsite at their
location.

TRAINING MODULES

  • Leadership 101 and Advanced
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Behavioral Interviewing
  • Performance Management
  • Expectations & People Management
  • Quiet Quitting & Engagement

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Onsite TMP Requests

If you are interested in introducing TMP to your tribe, we encourage you to reach out to Azadeh Tavakoli, NNAHRA Foundation Director. Azadeh can provide you with information regarding pricing and availability, ensuring seamless integration for your community.

Feel free to contact Azadeh Tavakoli at info@nnahra.org or 202-304- 4152.

Tribal Management Professional Certification, August 2026

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For information or an invoice, contact Azadeh Tavakoli at atavakoli@nnahra.org

  • Registration will open 90 days prior to event

Maintaining your TMP certification

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Learning on Demand-Webinars to maintain certification guide

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The Tribal Management Professional (TMP) certification is a comprehensive, three day program designed to enhance participants’ managerial skills and capabilities in a culturally sensitive and contextually relevant manner. Modules include Talent Acquisition; Behavioral Interviewing; Performance Evaluation; Employee Engagement; and Leadership Development. This is an interactive program providing resources in support of successful leadership in tribal government and enterprise settings. The target audience is seasoned leaders entry-level supervisors and all in between. Human Resources and Training Professionals for train-the trainer support. Certification is obtained through in-person participation with attendance verified each of the three days. A 50-question exam is taken on the 3rd day of the session with a required pass rate of 65%. Certification is maintained by taking a minimum of 24 hours of NNAHRA-approved educational programs every two years. If you are interested in introducing TMP to your tribe, we encourage you to reach out to Tal Moore, Foundation Director. Tal can provide you with information regarding pricing and availability, ensuring seamless integration for your community. Feel free to contact Tal Moore at tmoore@nnahra.org or 202-718- 4119.

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