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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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Quentin Winstead is a Lead Corporate Trainer. He earned the Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD®) credential in 2025.

Quentin Winstead is a Lead Corporate Trainer. He earned the Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD®) credential in 2025.

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Why did you pursue the APTD ® ? I chose to pursue the APTD after my current employer and department extended this opportunity to senior corporate trainers as a way to further strengthen our knowledge and facilitation skills in support of a large and diverse organization.

Why did you pursue the APTD®?
I chose to pursue the APTD after my current employer and department extended this opportunity to senior corporate trainers as a way to further strengthen our knowledge and facilitation skills in support of a large and diverse organization.

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How have you benefited from the credential—professionally and/or personally? Earning the APTD credential has helped me become a more effective facilitator by giving me a stronger understanding of how adults learn. It’s allowed me to better connect the material to real-world experiences, making sessions more engaging and easier for trainees to understand.

How have you benefited from the credential—professionally and/or personally?
Earning the APTD credential has helped me become a more effective facilitator by giving me a stronger understanding of how adults learn. It’s allowed me to better connect the material to real-world experiences, making sessions more engaging and easier for trainees to understand.

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What advice would you share with others considering certification? I would encourage others considering certification to see the opportunity as a professional investment in their growth. The knowledge you gain can make a meaningful difference in how you connect with learners.

What advice would you share with others considering certification?
I would encourage others considering certification to see the opportunity as a professional investment in their growth. The knowledge you gain can make a meaningful difference in how you connect with learners.

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How do you think certification helps the talent development field? The certification helps by allowing professionals to better understand and support learners. Creating more meaningful learning experiences for everyone.

How do you think certification helps the talent development field?
The certification helps by allowing professionals to better understand and support learners. Creating more meaningful learning experiences for everyone.

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How did your employer support your pursuit of the credential? My employer supported my pursuit by adjusting my schedule to allow time for studying, which I truly appreciated and found incredibly helpful throughout the process.

How did your employer support your pursuit of the credential?
My employer supported my pursuit by adjusting my schedule to allow time for studying, which I truly appreciated and found incredibly helpful throughout the process.

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What does having your credential mean to you? Earning this credential opens new opportunities to further my career and expand my professional network.

What does having your credential mean to you?
Earning this credential opens new opportunities to further my career and expand my professional network.

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How did you get into the talent development field? I work for a credit union, and after spending five years in our branch network, I was asked to join our corporate training team. And since I have a heart for people, what better way to give back than to educate and uplift new and existing employees.

How did you get into the talent development field?
I work for a credit union, and after spending five years in our branch network, I was asked to join our corporate training team. And since I have a heart for people, what better way to give back than to educate and uplift new and existing employees.

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What is the best advice you’ve ever received? “You're smart, if you just relax and take a breather, you’ll be fine.”

What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
“You're smart, if you just relax and take a breather, you’ll be fine.”

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What is a great book you’ve read recently? I honestly haven’t read a great book in a long time. Well, outside of the TDBoK® Guide . LOL.

What is a great book you’ve read recently?
I honestly haven’t read a great book in a long time. Well, outside of the TDBoK® Guide. LOL.

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What is your favorite hobby or pastime? Cooking and watching a good movie.

What is your favorite hobby or pastime?
Cooking and watching a good movie.

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What is the most unusual job you've had? During one summer, I worked for a horse farm. So, I’m sure you can imagine some of the daily tasks.

What is the most unusual job you've had?
During one summer, I worked for a horse farm. So, I’m sure you can imagine some of the daily tasks.

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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.