Building a Stronger Foundation Through ATD Certification

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Who are the more than 5,000 talent development professionals who have earned the APTD or CPTD credential? Get to know the talented and diverse community: Priyanka Coats is the Director of Corporate Training. She earned the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD®) credential in 2014.

Who are the more than 5,000 talent development professionals who have earned the APTD or CPTD credential? Get to know the talented and diverse community:

Priyanka Coats is the Director of Corporate Training. She earned the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD®) credential in 2014.

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Why did you pursue the CPTD? In 2014, while working as a training and development specialist, I pursued the CPLP—now the CPTD—because I wanted to strengthen my foundation in the talent development field. I knew there was so much more to learn, and the credential felt like a meaningful way to push myself, build new skills, and grow in a thoughtful, intentional way.

Why did you pursue the CPTD?
In 2014, while working as a training and development specialist, I pursued the CPLP—now the CPTD—because I wanted to strengthen my foundation in the talent development field. I knew there was so much more to learn, and the credential felt like a meaningful way to push myself, build new skills, and grow in a thoughtful, intentional way.

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How have you benefited from the credential—professionally and/or personally? What I didn’t anticipate was how much I would appreciate giving back to others, working toward the same certification.

How have you benefited from the credential—professionally and/or personally?
What I didn’t anticipate was how much I would appreciate giving back to others, working toward the same certification.

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What advice would you share with others considering certification? Do it! It does take extra work, but there is so much support to help you through the process at ATD.

What advice would you share with others considering certification?
Do it! It does take extra work, but there is so much support to help you through the process at ATD.

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How do you think certification helps the talent development field? I believe it gives the field a barometer to measure itself by.

How do you think certification helps the talent development field?
I believe it gives the field a barometer to measure itself by.

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How did your employer support your pursuit of the credential? They supported and encouraged my professional growth.

How did your employer support your pursuit of the credential?
They supported and encouraged my professional growth.

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What does having your credential mean to you? Volunteering with ATD—whether through committees or project work—has been a great chance to continue learning alongside others. These experiences have helped me stay grounded, continue developing professionally, and contribute in a small way to the growth of our field.

What does having your credential mean to you?
Volunteering with ATD—whether through committees or project work—has been a great chance to continue learning alongside others. These experiences have helped me stay grounded, continue developing professionally, and contribute in a small way to the growth of our field.

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What is the best advice you’ve ever received? Use stories to make your content come to life. That's what makes the content stick!

What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
Use stories to make your content come to life. That's what makes the content stick!

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What is a great book you’ve read recently? GRIT by Angel Duckworth

What is a great book you’ve read recently?
GRIT by Angel Duckworth

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Have you earned the APTD or CPTD? Share your story with the community.

Have you earned the APTD or CPTD? Share your story with the community.