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Who are the more than 5,000 talent development professionals who have earned the APTD or CPTD credential? Get to know the talented and diverse community.

Certificant Profile Stories

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The APTD and CPTD Community

Meet Jenn Moore, a Senior Manager in Learning and Development who earned the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD®) credential in 2020. 

Practicing Learning With Intention and Responsibility

Meet Quentin Winstead who earned the Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD®) credential in 2025.

Why Professional Growth Matters for Facilitators

Meet Joshua Schea who earned the Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD®) credential in 2025.

Finding a Shared Language in Learning and Development

Meet David Elser who earned the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD®) credential in 2019.. 

From Farm Chores to Future-Ready Leadership

Meet Brandon Smith, an Instructional Design Manager who earned the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD®) credential in 2015. 

How One Career Move Opened a Decade of Opportunity

Meet Karen Sadler, an Organizational Development Project Manager who earned the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD®) credential in 2018. 

The Power of Finding Your Professional Community

Meet Olga Gavrilova, a learning experience consultant who earned the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD®) credential in 2020. 

Finding My Place in a Global Community of Learners

Meet Jimmy Nelson, a Director in Leadership & Organizational Development who earned the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD®) credential in 2010. 

Leading with Credibility, Learning with Curiosity

Meet Jane von Halle, a director of talent development in the health industry, who earned the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD®) credential in 2020. 

Proving Expertise Through Certification

Meet Artrell Williams who earned the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD®) credential in 2024. 

From Accidental Trainer to Certified Professional

Meet Rustam Mammadov who earned the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD®) credential in 2023. 

Building Strategic Growth Through Learning and Development

Meet Wendy Abruzzini who earned the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD®) credential in 2022. 

A Journey of Professional Growth and Lasting Impact

Ahmed Hegazy is a L&D Manager. He earned the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD®) credential in 2020. 

Turning Learning into Outcomes: The Power of Certification

Meet Carol Herold who earned the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD®) credential in 2020. 