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ATD certification helps talent development professionals validate their expertise, strengthen credibility, and demonstrate their commitment to advancing the field. Explore the Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD®) or the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD®) to find the credential that aligns with your experience, goals, and next step in your career journey.
ATD certification helps talent development professionals validate their expertise, strengthen credibility, and demonstrate their commitment to advancing the field. Explore the Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD®) or the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD®) to find the credential that aligns with your experience, goals, and next step in your career journey.
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Why Get Certified?
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Understand the value of ATD certification and how it can strengthen your credibility, expand opportunities, and increase your impact.
Understand the value of ATD certification and how it can strengthen your credibility, expand opportunities, and increase your impact.
Which Certification Is Right for You?
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Compare the credentials and find the certification that aligns best with your experience and career goals.
Compare the credentials and find the certification that aligns best with your experience and career goals.
The Certification Pathway
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Download a clear step-by-step overview of the certification process, from eligibility and preparation to applying and testing.
Download a clear step-by-step overview of the certification process, from eligibility and preparation to applying and testing.
Get Your Questions Answered
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View the certification FAQs and join monthly mentoring calls and office hours to get answers, guidance, and support as you explore certification.
View the certification FAQs and join monthly mentoring calls and office hours to get answers, guidance, and support as you explore certification.
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Additional Certification Resources
Global Candidates
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Access resources, preparation options, and guidance for pursuing ATD certification outside of North America.
Access resources, preparation options, and guidance for pursuing ATD certification outside of North America.
Team Certification
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Support your team’s growth with group certification options designed to build capability and drive organizational impact.
Support your team’s growth with group certification options designed to build capability and drive organizational impact.

Pre-approved Education Providers
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Find approved providers offering programs and courses that support certification preparation and recertification points.
Find approved providers offering programs and courses that support certification preparation and recertification points.
Making the Move From APTD to CPTD
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Ready for the next step? Transition from APTD to CPTD and elevate your expertise and influence.
Ready for the next step? Transition from APTD to CPTD and elevate your expertise and influence.
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Talent Development Capability Model™
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Explore the framework that defines the knowledge and skills required for success in learning and development.
Explore the framework that defines the knowledge and skills required for success in learning and development.
Talent Development Capability Model Definitions
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Explore the 23 capabilities that define success in learning and development and understand the foundation of ATD certification.
Explore the 23 capabilities that define success in learning and development and understand the foundation of ATD certification.