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APTD candidates are typically early career Talent Development (TD) professionals who want to formalize and recognize their role with a certification. Read more about the APTD eligibility requirements.
The CPLP is a broad-based certification offered by the ATD Certification Institute for talent development professionals. Read more about the CPLP eligibility requirements.
Compare eligibility requirements for the APTD and CPLP credentials.
| APTD | CPLP | |
| Eligibility | Minimum 3 years | Minimum 5 years |
| AOEs Covered | 3 primary AOEs - ID, TD, LT (Also ELI and Global Mindset) | All 10 AOEs + 1 Foundational Competency |
| Type of Exam | Primarily Knowledge | Knowledge & Skills |
| Certification Process | 1 Knowledge Exam | 1 Knowledge Exam + 1 Skills Application Exam |
| Recertification | Every 3 years / 40 credits | Every 3 years / 60 credits |
| Test Out Option | May use qualifying ATD Masters to test-out of 1 area OR APTD to test out of 3 areas on Knowledge Exam | May use qualifying ATD Masters to test-out of 1 area OR APTD to test out of 3 areas on Knowledge Exam |
For more information or specific questions regarding eligibility for the CPLP or APTD programs, please email certification@td.org.
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