Both of the following requirements must be met:
Work Experience- 3 years of experience in talent development
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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 .
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
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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.
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.
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Download the detailed capability descriptions here .
Download the detailed capability descriptions here.
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ATD’s preparation courses for the APTD can be reported for a total of 20 hours of professional development eligibility.
ATD’s preparation courses for the APTD can be reported for a total of 20 hours of professional development eligibility.
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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.
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
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In-person, virtual, or self-paced courses offered through ATD or other education providers- Pre-Approved Professional Development for Certification
In-person, virtual, or self-paced courses offered through ATD or other education providers- Pre-Approved Professional Development for Certification
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Education sessions at TD events like conferences and workshops, including Chapter and Member Network events
Education sessions at TD events like conferences and workshops, including Chapter and Member Network events
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Subscribe to the ATDYou Learning Library to earn all the professional development credits required for certification eligibility
Subscribe to the ATDYou Learning Library to earn all the professional development credits required for certification eligibility
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The ATD micro course library (free access for ATD Professional Plus members)
The ATD micro course library (free access for ATD Professional Plus members)
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Courses and certificate programs offered by higher education
Courses and certificate programs offered by higher education
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Webinars & webcasts
Webinars & webcasts
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Free and Inexpensive Professional Development
Free and Inexpensive Professional Development
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For full details on APTD eligibility, see the APTD Certification Handbook .
For full details on APTD eligibility, see the APTD Certification Handbook.
