Completion Requirements: ATD Courses
Completion Requirements: ATD Courses
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Enrolled in an ATD course? Ensure success by reviewing the attendance policy and completion requirements for each type of ATD program. Also, please take a moment to review our transfer and cancellation policies . For questions about courses, start with our FAQs .
Enrolled in an ATD course? Ensure success by reviewing the attendance policy and completion requirements for each type of ATD program. Also, please take a moment to review our transfer and cancellation policies. For questions about courses, start with our FAQs.
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Certificates | ATD Master Programs | Workshops | APTD® and CPTD® Preparation Programs | On-Demand Courses
Certificates | ATD Master Programs | Workshops | APTD® and CPTD® Preparation Programs | On-Demand Courses
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To receive the certificate of completion and continuing education credits, you must participate in all originally scheduled days of the program, including both face-to-face and live online formats. Completing all coursework and a program evaluation are mandatory.
To receive the certificate of completion and continuing education credits, you must participate in all originally scheduled days of the program, including both face-to-face and live online formats. Completing all coursework and a program evaluation are mandatory.
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Face-to-Face Programs:
Face-to-Face Programs:
Content Course Length Course Length | Content Attendance Requirement Attendance Requirement | Content Make-Up Policy Make-Up Policy |
Content 1 – 3 days 1 – 3 days | Content If you miss more than 2 hours , you are not eligible to receive the certificate. If you miss more than 2 hours, you are not eligible to receive the certificate. | Content No make-up policy. No make-up policy. |
Content 4 days or more 4 days or more | Content If you miss more than 4 hours , you are not eligible to receive the certificate. If you miss more than 4 hours, you are not eligible to receive the certificate. | Content No make-up policy. No make-up policy. |
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Live Online Programs:
Live Online Programs:
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ATD requires active participation throughout the program to receive credit. Active participation in live online sessions includes, but is not limited to, participating in virtual classroom activities, discussions, breakout sessions, and intersession work.
ATD requires active participation throughout the program to receive credit. Active participation in live online sessions includes, but is not limited to, participating in virtual classroom activities, discussions, breakout sessions, and intersession work.
Content Course Length Course Length | Content Attendance Requirement Attendance Requirement | Content Make-Up Policy Make-Up Policy |
Content 2 – 7 sessions 2 – 7 sessions | Content You may miss and make up 1 session by listening to the session recording. You may miss and make up 1 session by listening to the session recording. | Content Instructions for reporting make-up sessions are posted on ATD’s learning platform. Instructions for reporting make-up sessions are posted on ATD’s learning platform. |
Content 8 sessions or more 8 sessions or more | Content You may miss and make up 2 sessions by listening to the session recordings. You may miss and make up 2 sessions by listening to the session recordings. | Content Instructions for reporting make-up sessions are posted on ATD’s learning platform. Instructions for reporting make-up sessions are posted on ATD’s learning platform. |
Content Full-day sessions (any number) Full-day sessions (any number) | Content You may miss a maximum of three and a half hours and must make up the time by listening to the recording. You may miss a maximum of three and a half hours and must make up the time by listening to the recording. | Content Instructions for reporting make-up sessions are posted on ATD’s learning platform. Instructions for reporting make-up sessions are posted on ATD’s learning platform. |
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Note: Workshops , Master , and Certification Preparation courses with live online sessions have different requirements. Please be sure to review the attendance policy carefully before the first day of the program.
Note: Workshops, Master, and Certification Preparation courses with live online sessions have different requirements. Please be sure to review the attendance policy carefully before the first day of the program.
Fundamentals Programs:
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To receive the certificate of completion and continuing education credits, you must participate in all originally scheduled days and sessions of Fundamentals programs, including both face-to-face and live online formats. Completion of all coursework and a program evaluation are mandatory.
To receive the certificate of completion and continuing education credits, you must participate in all originally scheduled days and sessions of Fundamentals programs, including both face-to-face and live online formats. Completion of all coursework and a program evaluation are mandatory.
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If you miss any part of the scheduled program, you will not be eligible to receive the certificate.
If you miss any part of the scheduled program, you will not be eligible to receive the certificate.
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Make-up policy: There is no make-up policy for Fundamentals programs.
Make-up policy: There is no make-up policy for Fundamentals programs.
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ATD Master programs are blended learning experiences that occur over multiple weeks. To earn the ATD Master designation and continuing education credits, you must participate in all originally scheduled days of the program, including both face-to-face and online program components (if applicable), and complete all coursework and a program evaluation.
ATD Master programs are blended learning experiences that occur over multiple weeks. To earn the ATD Master designation and continuing education credits, you must participate in all originally scheduled days of the program, including both face-to-face and online program components (if applicable), and complete all coursework and a program evaluation.
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Face-to-Face Program Components (if applicable)
Face-to-Face Program Components (if applicable)
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You can miss no more than two hours of the entire face-to-face program.
You can miss no more than two hours of the entire face-to-face program.
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Make-up policy: There is no make-up policy for face-to-face components.
Make-up policy: There is no make-up policy for face-to-face components.
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Live Online Program Components (if applicable)
Live Online Program Components (if applicable)
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ATD requires active participation throughout the program to receive credit. Active participation in live online sessions includes but is not limited to participating in virtual classroom activities, discussions, breakout sessions, and intersession work.
ATD requires active participation throughout the program to receive credit. Active participation in live online sessions includes but is not limited to participating in virtual classroom activities, discussions, breakout sessions, and intersession work.
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Make-up policy: You can miss and make up one session* by listening to a session recording. Instructions for reporting make-up sessions are posted on ATD’s learning platform.
Make-up policy: You can miss and make up one session* by listening to a session recording. Instructions for reporting make-up sessions are posted on ATD’s learning platform.
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*For full-day live online sessions, you can miss a maximum of three and a half hours and must make up the time by listening to the recording.
*For full-day live online sessions, you can miss a maximum of three and a half hours and must make up the time by listening to the recording.
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Asynchronous Program Components
Asynchronous Program Components
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New content will be available on ATD’s learning platform each week. All activities, assessments, and project work must be completed within the week they are assigned.
New content will be available on ATD’s learning platform each week. All activities, assessments, and project work must be completed within the week they are assigned.
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Please note: You must use a laptop to fully and actively participate in these programs. In addition to your full participation, you must complete your post-course evaluation to receive your certificate.
Please note: You must use a laptop to fully and actively participate in these programs. In addition to your full participation, you must complete your post-course evaluation to receive your certificate.
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To receive the letter of completion and continuing education credits, you must participate in all originally scheduled days and sessions of the workshop, complete all coursework, and complete a program evaluation.
To receive the letter of completion and continuing education credits, you must participate in all originally scheduled days and sessions of the workshop, complete all coursework, and complete a program evaluation.
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If you miss any part of the scheduled program, you will not be eligible to receive the letter of completion.
If you miss any part of the scheduled program, you will not be eligible to receive the letter of completion.
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Make-up policy: There is no make-up policy for ATD workshops.
Make-up policy: There is no make-up policy for ATD workshops.
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On-Demand Preparation Courses
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Completing the on-demand program fully within the 12-month access period is mandatory to receive CEUs and credits. This includes completing all required reading, activities, and assignments. When you complete all aspects of the program, you will see your completion status reflected on your transcript in MyATD .
Completing the on-demand program fully within the 12-month access period is mandatory to receive CEUs and credits. This includes completing all required reading, activities, and assignments. When you complete all aspects of the program, you will see your completion status reflected on your transcript in MyATD.
Preparation Workshops
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To receive the letter of completion and continuing education credits, you must participate in all originally scheduled days of the program, including both face-to-face and live online formats. Completion of all coursework and a program evaluation is also mandatory.
To receive the letter of completion and continuing education credits, you must participate in all originally scheduled days of the program, including both face-to-face and live online formats. Completion of all coursework and a program evaluation is also mandatory.
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Face-to-Face Programs
Face-to-Face Programs
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If you miss more than two hours of the entire program, you will not be eligible to receive the certificate.
If you miss more than two hours of the entire program, you will not be eligible to receive the certificate.
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Make-up policy: There is no make-up policy for face-to-face programs.
Make-up policy: There is no make-up policy for face-to-face programs.
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Live Online Programs
Live Online Programs
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ATD requires active participation throughout the program to receive credit. Active participation in live online sessions includes, but is not limited to, participating in virtual classroom activities, discussions, breakout sessions, and intersession work.
ATD requires active participation throughout the program to receive credit. Active participation in live online sessions includes, but is not limited to, participating in virtual classroom activities, discussions, breakout sessions, and intersession work.
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Make-up policy: You can miss and make up one virtual session* by listening to a session recording. Instructions for reporting make-up sessions are posted on ATD’s learning platform.
Make-up policy: You can miss and make up one virtual session* by listening to a session recording. Instructions for reporting make-up sessions are posted on ATD’s learning platform.
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*For live online programs with full-day sessions, you can miss a maximum of three and a half hours and must make up the time by listening to the recording.
*For live online programs with full-day sessions, you can miss a maximum of three and a half hours and must make up the time by listening to the recording.
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When you complete all aspects of the program, your completion status will be reflected on your transcript in MyATD .
When you complete all aspects of the program, your completion status will be reflected on your transcript in MyATD.
Preparation Bootcamp
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To receive the certificate of completion and continuing education credits, you must participate in all originally scheduled days of the program, including both face-to-face and live online formats. The program evaluation is also mandatory.
To receive the certificate of completion and continuing education credits, you must participate in all originally scheduled days of the program, including both face-to-face and live online formats. The program evaluation is also mandatory.
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Live Online Only
Live Online Only
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You can miss and make up two virtual sessions by listening to a session recording. Instructions for reporting make-up sessions are posted on ATD’s learning platform.
You can miss and make up two virtual sessions by listening to a session recording. Instructions for reporting make-up sessions are posted on ATD’s learning platform.
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Face-to-Face + Live Online
Face-to-Face + Live Online
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If you miss more than two hours of the full-day , facilitator-led classroom sessions, you will not be eligible to receive the certificate of completion.
If you miss more than two hours of the full-day, facilitator-led classroom sessions, you will not be eligible to receive the certificate of completion.
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You can miss and make up one virtual session by listening to a session recording. Instructions for reporting make-up sessions are posted on ATD’s learning platform.
You can miss and make up one virtual session by listening to a session recording. Instructions for reporting make-up sessions are posted on ATD’s learning platform.
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On-Demand
On-Demand
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You are eligible for additional continuing education credit upon completion of the On-Demand course.
You are eligible for additional continuing education credit upon completion of the On-Demand course.
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You must fully complete the on-demand program components within the 12-month access period to receive CEUs and credit.
You must fully complete the on-demand program components within the 12-month access period to receive CEUs and credit.
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When you complete all aspects of the program, you will see your completion status reflected on your transcript.
When you complete all aspects of the program, you will see your completion status reflected on your transcript.
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You must fully complete the on-demand program within the 12-month access period to receive the letter of completion and continuing education credits. When you complete all aspects of the program, you will see your completion status reflected on your transcript.
You must fully complete the on-demand program within the 12-month access period to receive the letter of completion and continuing education credits. When you complete all aspects of the program, you will see your completion status reflected on your transcript.
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