ATD Test Development Steps
ATD Certification Program Standards
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ATD Certification Institute (ATD CI) and it's partners adhere to broadly accepted standards for accreditation, test development, and testing. ATD CI Certification programs are developed and administered in accordance with best practices set forth in accreditation standards from the:
ATD Certification Institute (ATD CI) and it's partners adhere to broadly accepted standards for accreditation, test development, and testing. ATD CI Certification programs are developed and administered in accordance with best practices set forth in accreditation standards from the:
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National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)
National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)
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American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
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American Educational Research Association (AERA)
American Educational Research Association (AERA)
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American Psychological Association (APA)
American Psychological Association (APA)
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National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME)
National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME)
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ATD Certification Exam Development Steps
Explore the APTD
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Designed for early-career learning and development professionals, the APTD focuses on the core capabilities used in practice. Explore what’s covered and how the credential supports your next steps.
Designed for early-career learning and development professionals, the APTD focuses on the core capabilities used in practice. Explore what’s covered and how the credential supports your next steps.
Build Your Preparation Plan
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Access preparation resources, practice tools, and courses designed to help you understand key concepts and approach the exam with confidence.
Access preparation resources, practice tools, and courses designed to help you understand key concepts and approach the exam with confidence.
Apply and Schedule the Exam
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Take the next step when you’re ready. Register for the APTD exam to validate your knowledge and demonstrate your capabilities in learning and development.
Take the next step when you’re ready. Register for the APTD exam to validate your knowledge and demonstrate your capabilities in learning and development.

Explore the CPTD
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Designed for experienced professionals, the CPTD focuses on applying knowledge, making decisions, and driving impact across learning and development initiatives. Explore what the credential covers and how it aligns with your experience and goals.
Designed for experienced professionals, the CPTD focuses on applying knowledge, making decisions, and driving impact across learning and development initiatives. Explore what the credential covers and how it aligns with your experience and goals.

Build Your Preparation Plan
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Strengthen your approach with preparation resources designed for experienced practitioners. Explore study tools, courses, and materials to deepen your understanding and prepare with confidence.
Strengthen your approach with preparation resources designed for experienced practitioners. Explore study tools, courses, and materials to deepen your understanding and prepare with confidence.

Apply and Schedule the Exam
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Ready to move forward? Register for the CPTD exam to demonstrate your expertise and your ability to apply learning and development strategies in work.
Ready to move forward? Register for the CPTD exam to demonstrate your expertise and your ability to apply learning and development strategies in work.