Both of the following requirements must be met:

Work Experience- 3 years of experience in talent development

Work experience is defined as on-the-job experience, working with adults, in the talent development field or related discipline (human resources, higher education or similar) as described in the Developing Professional Capability and/or Impacting Organizational Capability domains of the Talent Development Capability Model.

Professional Development- 28 hours of qualified activities covering talent development topics within the last three years

Professional development is any educational activity with content that is defined within the Building Professional Capability and the Impacting Organizational Capability domains of the Talent Development Capability Model. Content from concepts found in the Developing Personal Capability domain are not applicable for eligibility.

Download the detailed capability descriptions here.

ATD’s preparation courses for the APTD can be reported for a total of 20 hours of professional development eligibility.

Learn more about acceptable professional development and free and inexpensive offerings in this helpful guide and use the APTD Eligibility Worksheet to self-determine eligibility before applying.

Examples of Professional Development

• In-person, virtual, or self-paced courses offered through ATD or other education providers- Pre-Approved Professional Development for Certification

• Education sessions at TD events like conferences and workshops, including Chapter and Member Network events

• View the ATD micro course library (free access for ATD Professional Plus members)

• Courses and certificate programs offered by higher education

• Webinars & webcasts

• Free and Inexpensive Professional Development

For full details on APTD eligibility, see the APTD Certification Handbook.

Both of the following requirements must be met:

Work Experience- 3 years of experience in talent development

Work experience is defined as on-the-job experience, working with adults, in the talent development field or related discipline (human resources, higher education or similar) as described in the Developing Professional Capability and/or Impacting Organizational Capability domains of the Talent Development Capability Model.

ATD Masters Designation completed within the past 3 years

ATD Master Trainer or ATD Master Instructional Designer or ATD Master Performance Consultant

For full details on APTD eligibility, see the APTD Certification Handbook.