"...standard of expertise and experience..."

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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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Angela Mandes is a Learning and Development Manager in the US. She earned the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD ® ) credential in 2020.

Angela Mandes is a Learning and Development Manager in the US. She earned the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD®) credential in 2020.

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Why did you pursue the CPTD?

Why did you pursue the CPTD?

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Pursuing the CPTD was a way for me to not only develop my knowledge base, but to show the world that I am a capable and credible professional in the world of talent development.

Pursuing the CPTD was a way for me to not only develop my knowledge base, but to show the world that I am a capable and credible professional in the world of talent development.

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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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The process of preparing for the CPTD pushed me to learn and understand my field in more depth, which in turn pushed me to reassess programs, procedures, and courses that previously existed. It also helped me to look at the bigger picture and think more strategically.

The process of preparing for the CPTD pushed me to learn and understand my field in more depth, which in turn pushed me to reassess programs, procedures, and courses that previously existed. It also helped me to look at the bigger picture and think more strategically.

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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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I would recommend that those pursuing a certification join a study group. This will help you bounce ideas off of each other, as well as hold you accountable.

I would recommend that those pursuing a certification join a study group. This will help you bounce ideas off of each other, as well as hold you accountable.

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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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It sets a standard of expertise and experience in the field of talent development.

It sets a standard of expertise and experience in the field of talent development.

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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 supported my professional development by sending me to an in-person prep course, as well as encouraging me to study and use my new knowledge.

My employer supported my professional development by sending me to an in-person prep course, as well as encouraging me to study and use my new knowledge.

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What does having your credential mean to you?

What does having your credential mean to you?

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This is an important professional milestone that demonstrates my commitment to the field.

This is an important professional milestone that demonstrates my commitment to the field.

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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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Originally, I was a high school teacher but took time off when my children were both young. I found a part-time job while they were in kindergarten that allowed me to dabble in talent management.

Originally, I was a high school teacher but took time off when my children were both young. I found a part-time job while they were in kindergarten that allowed me to dabble in talent management.

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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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That your path is not perfectly linear. It can have twists, turns, and even huge steps backwards.

That your path is not perfectly linear. It can have twists, turns, and even huge steps backwards.

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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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Brain Rules

Brain Rules

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What is your favorite hobby or pastime?

What is your favorite hobby or pastime?

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Crocheting

Crocheting

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What is the most unusual job you’ve had?

What is the most unusual job you’ve had?

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Mom

Mom

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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.