APTD Exam

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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  Delivery: Computer-based

  Delivery: Computer-based

What’s Covered on the Exam?

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The APTD exam is based on the Talent Development Capability Model and focuses on how foundational knowledge is applied in practice across three domains:

The APTD exam is based on the Talent Development Capability Model and focuses on how foundational knowledge is applied in practice across 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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Download the APTD exam content outline to review topics in detail.

Download the APTD exam content outline to review topics in detail.

Exam Fee

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  Members: $525 | Non-members: $800

  Members: $525 | Non-members: $800

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The fee includes your exam seat, score report, and certification package upon passing. Preparation materials are optional and not included.

The fee includes your exam seat, score report, and certification package upon passing. Preparation materials are optional and not included.

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Fees are nonrefundable. If deemed ineligible, a partial refund minus a $275 fee is issued. See the APTD Handbook for full details.

Fees are nonrefundable. If deemed ineligible, a partial refund minus a $275 fee is issued. See the APTD Handbook for full details.

When and Where to Test

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  Select a 90-day testing window during application

  Select a 90-day testing window during application

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  Each window includes a 30-day blackout period

  Each window includes a 30-day blackout period

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  Exams can be taken at testing centers around the world or in a secure location via remote proctoring .

  Exams can be taken at testing centers around the world or in a secure location via remote proctoring.

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APTD Exam Windows and Deadlines

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APTD exams are held every other month, starting in January. A testing window is selected at the time of application— Apply 30 days to 365 days in advance of an exam window. Window changes require approval and a window transfer fee of $275.

APTD exams are held every other month, starting in January. A testing window is selected at the time of application—Apply 30 days to 365 days in advance of an exam window. Window changes 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.

How to Register

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Candidates must apply and receive approval to take the exam.

Candidates must apply and receive approval to take the exam.

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  Apply through the ATD certification portal . First-time users may need to complete profile details.

  Apply through the ATD certification portal. First-time users may need to complete profile details.

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

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

Schedule Your Exam

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Your submitted application must be reviewed and approved before you can schedule to test. There are two ways to schedule:

Your submitted application must be reviewed and approved before you can schedule to test. There are two ways to schedule:

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   Receive the “Authorization to Test” email from Pearson, follow the link to schedule.

   Receive the “Authorization to Test” email from Pearson, follow the link to schedule.

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   Use the Certification Portal . Follow the Schedule Exam menu option.

   Use the Certification Portal. Follow the Schedule Exam menu option.

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Select the date and time available within your testing window, choose to test remotely or in person, then select your preferred language.

Select the date and time available within your testing window, choose to test remotely or in person, then select your preferred language.

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Pearson will immediately email the appointment confirmation.

Pearson will immediately email the appointment confirmation.

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