"...the most prestigious certification in the training industry."

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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:

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:

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Eric Fielding is a Training Program Advisor in the US. He earned the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD ® ) credential in 2014.

Eric Fielding is a Training Program Advisor in the US. He earned the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD®) credential in 2014.

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Why did you pursue the CPTD?

Why did you pursue the CPTD?

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I pursued the credential to ensure I had the most complete baseline of knowledge and the most prestigious certification in the training industry.

I pursued the credential to ensure I had the most complete baseline of knowledge and the most prestigious certification in the training industry.

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How have you benefited from the credential—professionally and/or personally?

How have you benefited from the credential—professionally and/or personally?

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I have been able to demonstrate to industry colleagues and others the value of the CPTD.

I have been able to demonstrate to industry colleagues and others the value of the CPTD.

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What advice would you share with others considering certification?

What advice would you share with others considering certification?

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Work hard, learn, collaborate, and practice your craft.

Work hard, learn, collaborate, and practice your craft.

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How do you think certification helps the talent development field?

How do you think certification helps the talent development field?

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Certification shows that we have a body of knowledge and experience which is as good or better than any other field.

Certification shows that we have a body of knowledge and experience which is as good or better than any other field.

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How did your employer support your pursuit of the credential?

How did your employer support your pursuit of the credential?

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My employer has shown support for my personal development.

My employer has shown support for my personal development.

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What does having your credential mean to you?

What does having your credential mean to you?

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It means a lot! Thanks, ATD!

It means a lot! Thanks, ATD!

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How did you get into the talent development field?

How did you get into the talent development field?

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It is hard to remember how I got into TD, but I am glad I did!

It is hard to remember how I got into TD, but I am glad I did!

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What is the best advice you’ve ever received?

What is the best advice you’ve ever received?

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Get a mentor.

Get a mentor.

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What is a great book you’ve read recently?

What is a great book you’ve read recently?

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Curious George by H. A. and Margret Rey (for my toddler)

Curious George by H. A. and Margret Rey (for my toddler)

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What is your favorite hobby or pastime?

What is your favorite hobby or pastime?

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I enjoy raising my son.

I enjoy raising my son.

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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.