SEVA ATD - APTD/CPTD

CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN LEARNING & PERFORMANCE

With the recent release of ATD's new Talent Development Capability Model both the APTD and CPTD exams are changing, starting July 2020. Learn more about the changes below or watch our webcast replay where we discussed the changes, what drove them, and what that means for TD professionals pursuing a certification. Have questions? Check our FAQs.

About APTD

The Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) is a professional certification for TD professionals with at least three years of experience—those who are in the early parts of their careers or whose professional roles and aspirations are focused on foundational areas of the field.

An APTD understands that well-designed talent development strategies and solutions contribute to organizational success and has a strong grounding in the foundational knowledge of the field.

About CPTD

The Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) is a professional certification for TD professionals with at least five years of experience. It is broad and measures a professional’s knowledge and skill application across the breadth of talent development capabilities.

Successful CPTDs report that the process of studying for and getting their CPTD designation was a tremendous growth opportunity, allowed them to both learn and give back to the profession, and made a positive impact on their careers.

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Our chapter would like to recognize the following chapter members who achieved the CPTD designation:

Robin Altice, CPTD

Shalaine Billups, CPTD

Ron Chapman, CPTD

Jeff Gehris, CPTD

Nancy Hardy, CPTD

Rose Nicholson, CPTD

Jennifer Speight, CPTD

Lynda Stafford, CPTD

Sharon Harrington, CPTD

Diane Peters, CPTD Kevin Witt, CPTD

Vidal Dickerson, CPTD

Laura Quinn, CPTD

If you are a member of SEVA CPTD, and not listed above, please notify: Chapter President.

What Topics are Covered?

The APTD covers a subset of foundational knowledge from the Talent Development Capability Model and how to use that knowledge in talent development. It is focused on the capabilities required for successful performance by early career professionals.

The CPTD covers a subset of the knowledge and skills from the Talent Development Capability Model, focusing on skills application and decision-making for more experienced professionals.

Talent Development Capability Model

Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) candidates are tested on content covering 22 capabilities from the Talent Development Capability Model. Familiarize yourself with the model and download this detailed test content outline to see what is covered on the exam.

Who is It For?

The typical APTD credential holder has 3-5 years of experience in talent development. Fifteen percent of the candidates who have earned the APTD so far are in a management role.

All CPTD candidates must have at least five years of related work experience and should have deep knowledge and experience applying the principles for enhancing employee talent development. A CPTD understands and can affect the value and impact talent development strategies and solutions bring to the success of an organization.

For more information about the APTD certification, please download the APTD Certification Handbook at https://www.td.org/certification/aptd/introduction or email us at [email protected].

For more information about the CPTD credential, please download the Certification Handbook at https://www.td.org/certification/cptd/introductionhttps://www.td.org/certification/cptd/introduction or email us at [email protected].

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