What is the 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.

Who is a CPTD Candidate?

The CPTD candidate must has 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 employee learning and development strategies bring to the success of an organization. Learn more about who is in the CPTD community.

APTD or CPTD? What's the Difference?

Get a quick view of Which Certification is for You? and then explore the details:

• CPTD covers a subset of the Talent Development Capability Model focused more on the skill statements. Compare the APTD and CPTD exam content outlines side-by-side here.

• While both the APTD and CPTD exams are application-based, the CPTD exam focuses more on professional judgment and critical thinking for on-the-job-scenarios.

• CPTD is focused on the organizational impact and strategy for talent development while APTD is focused on the foundational understanding of the scope of talent development solutions.

Need to Get Support from Your Employer?

Visit the Convince Your Employer to Support Your Certification Journey webpage dedicated to discussing the value of the CPTD certification with your employer and key resources and metrics to gain their support.

Ready for the Details?

Explore the Talent Development Capability Model and the Certification Handbook below.