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Certification for the Talent Development Professional
Certification for the Talent Development Professional
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The Certification Pathway
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A simple overview of the process and essential resources
A simple overview of the process and essential resources
Talent Development Capability Model
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A framework for the TD profession
A framework for the TD profession
Global Candidates
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Seeking certification outside of North America
Seeking certification outside of North America
Pre-approved Education Providers
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Pre-approved education providers offering programs and courses for initial certification and recertification points
Pre-approved education providers offering programs and courses for initial certification and recertification points
Credential Holders
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Certification registry, staying certified, volunteer opportunities, & more
Certification registry, staying certified, volunteer opportunities, & more
Show your talent development expertise. Get certified.
Earning a certification is a career milestone. Learn more about ATD’s two credentials for talent development professionals from Director of Credentialing Morgean Hirt, and hear about the value they provide from current credential holders.
Access the Certification Portal
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Log in to the certification portal to track and submit activities for your APTD or CPTD, whether you're working toward eligibility or maintain your credential.
Log in to the certification portal to track and submit activities for your APTD or CPTD, whether you're working toward eligibility or maintain your credential.
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Need help? Start with the new user tutorial .
Need help? Start with the new user tutorial.
Explore Our Talent Development Certifications
Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD)
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Discover our APTD certification—for talent development professionals who are in the early part of their careers or whose professional roles and aspirations are focused on the foundational areas of talent development.
Discover our APTD certification—for talent development professionals who are in the early part of their careers or whose professional roles and aspirations are focused on the foundational areas of talent development.
Explore the APTD Credential
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The capabilities covered in the APTD exam are the basics of talent development that professionals can use every day, no matter the level within an organization or company.
The capabilities covered in the APTD exam are the basics of talent development that professionals can use every day, no matter the level within an organization or company.
Prepare for the APTD
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Are you ready for the APTD exam? Ensure success with these study tools and prep courses.
Are you ready for the APTD exam? Ensure success with these study tools and prep courses.
Register for the Exam
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Differentiate yourself in a competitive job market. Register for the APTD exam and validate your knowledge and skills in the field.
Differentiate yourself in a competitive job market. Register for the APTD exam and validate your knowledge and skills in the field.
Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)
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You are taking a critical step in your professional development by exploring your CPTD certification. Successful CPTDs report that the process of getting their credential was a tremendous growth opportunity, allowing them to learn, give back to the profession, and make a positive impact on their careers.
You are taking a critical step in your professional development by exploring your CPTD certification. Successful CPTDs report that the process of getting their credential was a tremendous growth opportunity, allowing them to learn, give back to the profession, and make a positive impact on their careers.
Explore the CPTD Credential
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The CPTD covers a subset of the knowledge and skills from the Talent Development Capability Model, focusing on skills application and decision-making for more experienced professionals.
The CPTD covers a subset of the knowledge and skills from the Talent Development Capability Model, focusing on skills application and decision-making for more experienced professionals.
Prepare for the CPTD
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Ready to start your journey? Boost your confidence and knowledge with prep courses and study tools.
Ready to start your journey? Boost your confidence and knowledge with prep courses and study tools.
Register for the Exams
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Becoming certified can build your skills, increase your earning potential, broaden your career opportunities, and unite you with an elite community of professionals.
Becoming certified can build your skills, increase your earning potential, broaden your career opportunities, and unite you with an elite community of professionals.
Certification Handbooks
The primary and comprehensive source for the APTD and CPTD Certification process
APTD Certification Handbook
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Download this comprehensive resource for the APTD certification process.
Download this comprehensive resource for the APTD certification process.
CPTD Certification Handbook
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Download this comprehensive source for the CPTD certification process .
Download this comprehensive source for the CPTD certification process.
ATD CI Certification Brochure
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An overview of the ATD CI Certification journey
An overview of the ATD CI Certification journey