APTD Exam

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What is the Full Exam Format?

What is the Full Exam Format?

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  Exam time: 2 hours

  Exam time: 2 hours

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  Exam length: 115 multiple choice questions

  Exam length: 115 multiple choice questions

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  Computer-based

  Computer-based

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What is Covered on the Exam?

What is Covered on the Exam?

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Download the APTD exam's content outline for a guide to what is covered. If you are still undecided between the APTD and CPTD, check out this resource comparing the content outlines .

Download the APTD exam's content outline for a guide to what is covered. If you are still undecided between the APTD and CPTD, check out this resource comparing the content outlines.

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The APTD focuses on a subset of capabilities from the Talent Development Capability Model and how to use that knowledge in talent development. It covers all three domains:

The APTD focuses on a subset of capabilities from the Talent Development Capability Model and how to use that knowledge in talent development. It covers all three domains:

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  Personal Capabilities - 20%

  Personal Capabilities - 20%

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  Professional Capabilities - 50%

  Professional Capabilities - 50%

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  Organizational Capabilities - 30%

  Organizational Capabilities - 30%

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What is the Cost?

What is the Cost?

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  Exam fee: $525 (members); $800 (non-members)

  Exam fee: $525 (members); $800 (non-members)

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  The exam fee covers a testing seat for the APTD exam, exam score report, and APTD certificate once certification is achieved.

  The exam fee covers a testing seat for the APTD exam, exam score report, and APTD certificate once certification is achieved.

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  Fees paid are not refundable. If a candidate is found to be ineligible during the candidate review process, than a refund of the exam fee minus a $275 will be provided. See the APTD Certification Handbook for details.

  Fees paid are not refundable. If a candidate is found to be ineligible during the candidate review process, than a refund of the exam fee minus a $275 will be provided. See the APTD Certification Handbook for details.

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  Refer to the APTD Certification Handbook for retest and testing window transfer options and fees.

  Refer to the APTD Certification Handbook for retest and testing window transfer options and fees.

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When and Where Can I Take the Exam?

When and Where Can I Take the Exam?

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  When you apply, you will choose a 90-day exam window during which to test.

  When you apply, you will choose a 90-day exam window during which to test.

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  Each window includes a 30-day blackout period when testing is not offered. (See table below)

  Each window includes a 30-day blackout period when testing is not offered. (See table below)

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  Exams may be taken in person, at Pearson VUE testing centers around the world or from your home or office location via remote proctoring .

  Exams may be taken in person, at Pearson VUE testing centers around the world or from your home or office location via remote proctoring.

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  Review the APTD Certification Handbook for details.

  Review the APTD Certification Handbook for details.

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How do I Register for the Exam?

How do I Register for the Exam?

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Candidates must apply and be approved in order to take the exam.

Candidates must apply and be approved in order to take the exam.

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  To apply for the exam, go to the ATD certification portal . You will need to supply information to support your eligibility .

  To apply for the exam, go to the ATD certification portal. You will need to supply information to support your eligibility.

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  If you require special accommodations, including medical devices , review the APTD Candidate Handbook before applying.

  If you require special accommodations, including medical devices, review the APTD Candidate Handbook before applying.

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  Once approved, you will receive an authorization to test email letting you know you can schedule your exam.

  Once approved, you will receive an authorization to test email letting you know you can schedule your exam.

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How Do I Schedule My Exam Appointment?

How Do I Schedule My Exam Appointment?

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  Your application must be received, reviewed, and approved before scheduling the exam appointment. Once approved, follow the link to schedule, found in the "Authorization to Test" email from Pearson VUE or

  Your application must be received, reviewed, and approved before scheduling the exam appointment. Once approved, follow the link to schedule, found in the "Authorization to Test" email from Pearson VUE or

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  Enter the Certification Portal and follow the Schedule Exam menu option to select remote or in person testing.

  Enter the Certification Portal and follow the Schedule Exam menu option to select remote or in person testing.

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  Select the date and time available within your testing window. Pearson VUE will immediately email the appointment confirmation.

  Select the date and time available within your testing window. Pearson VUE will immediately email the appointment confirmation.

APTD Exam Windows and Deadlines

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APTD exams are held every other month, starting in January. Registration deadlines are 30 days prior to the start of an exam window. A testing window is selected at the time of application. Changes after the application require approval and a Window Transfer fee of $275.

APTD exams are held every other month, starting in January. Registration deadlines are 30 days
prior to the start of an exam window. A testing window is selected at the time of application. Changes after the application require approval and a Window Transfer fee of $275.

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Click here to find the test center closest to your address.

Click here to find the test center closest to your address.