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Why Pursue ATD Certification?

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As your career evolves, so does your ability to influence learning and development outcomes. Earning an ATD certification, whether you pursue the Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD®) or the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD®) can validate your expertise, strengthen your credibility, and position you to make a greater impact within your organization.

As your career evolves, so does your ability to influence learning and development outcomes. Earning an ATD certification, whether you pursue the Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD®) or the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD®) can validate your expertise, strengthen your credibility, and position you to make a greater impact within your organization.

Who Should Consider ATD Certification?

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The APTD Certification is for an early career professional who seeks to demonstrate their ability to apply knowledge and skills in foundational areas within talent development.

The APTD Certification is for an early career professional who seeks to demonstrate their ability to apply knowledge and skills in foundational areas within talent development.

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APTD candidates may come from many backgrounds, but they share a commitment to building strong foundational skills. The APTD candidate:

APTD candidates may come from many backgrounds, but they share a commitment to building strong foundational skills. The APTD candidate:

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  Has at least 3 years of part time or full time experience in talent development, working with adults.

  Has at least 3 years of part time or full time experience in talent development, working with adults.

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  Is an individual contributor , in a more focused role, and may be an “accidental trainer”.

  Is an individual contributor, in a more focused role, and may be an “accidental trainer”.

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  Seeks to demonstrate competence in foundational areas .

  Seeks to demonstrate competence in foundational areas.

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The CPTD Certification is for a career talent development professional who has deep knowledge and a broad range of experience across the field. The CPTD candidate:

The CPTD Certification is for a career talent development professional who has deep knowledge and a broad range of experience across the field. The CPTD candidate:

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  Has at least 5 years of direct talent development experience.

  Has at least 5 years of direct talent development experience.

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  Can lead initiatives , drive organizational performance and shape the value and impact of employee L&D.

  Can lead initiatives, drive organizational performance and shape the value and impact of employee L&D.

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  May seek a more strategic role or seek to demonstrate their range of advanced capabilities.

  May seek a more strategic role or seek to demonstrate their range of advanced capabilities.

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