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Preparing for APTD or CPTD Certification
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A professional certification can help you take the next step in your career, but deciding to pursue one brings a lot of questions. Whether you're considering the APTD or CPTD credential, or if you've already applied, the ATD Certification Institute staff and community can support you for success.
A professional certification can help you take the next step in your career, but deciding to pursue one brings a lot of questions. Whether you're considering the APTD or CPTD credential, or if you've already applied, the ATD Certification Institute staff and community can support you for success.
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Learn more about ATD certifications and plan your path to credentialed success!
Learn more about ATD certifications and plan your path to credentialed success!
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Earning the APTD or CPTD is a way to strengthen your expertise, gain recognition, and expand your career opportunities in talent development. Many professionals say the process itself helps them grow in confidence and impact, both personally and professionally.
Earning the APTD or CPTD is a way to strengthen your expertise, gain recognition, and expand your career opportunities in talent development. Many professionals say the process itself helps them grow in confidence and impact, both personally and professionally.
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Whether you are still deciding which certification is right for you, or you are ready to prepare for your upcoming exam, we have all the tools and resources that you need to get started!
Whether you are still deciding which certification is right for you, or you are ready to prepare for your upcoming exam, we have all the tools and resources that you need to get started!
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Your Definitive TD Resource
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Did you know that your membership gets you access to key resources for your certification prep? ATD members receive a digital copy of the TDBoK Guide: Talent Development Body of Knowledge , a comprehensive collection of TD concepts, definitions, and methodologies–and your ultimate study guide!
Did you know that your membership gets you access to key resources for your certification prep? ATD members receive a digital copy of the TDBoK Guide: Talent Development Body of Knowledge, a comprehensive collection of TD concepts, definitions, and methodologies–and your ultimate study guide!
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If you are searching for ways to earn professional development points toward your eligibility for the APTD or CPTD credential, ATD webinars and microcourses can help!
If you are searching for ways to earn professional development points toward your eligibility for the APTD or CPTD credential, ATD webinars and microcourses can help!
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Whether you are interested in expert advice or the latest insights from ATD Research, you have access to hundreds of webinars to learn the latest techniques and best practices in L&D!
Whether you are interested in expert advice or the latest insights from ATD Research, you have access to hundreds of webinars to learn the latest techniques and best practices in L&D!
ATD webinars usually qualify for one point each if they have been recorded and viewed during the past five years (CPTD) or three years (APTD). ATD members have access to the full webinar archive here. And now, you can sort our webinar library by content that qualifies!
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Additionally, Professional Plus members have access to a library of adaptive learning micro courses! There are 99 modules in the library and most qualify for one recertification point. Visit td.org/microprodev for a guide on which courses qualify.
Additionally, Professional Plus members have access to a library of adaptive learning micro courses! There are 99 modules in the library and most qualify for one recertification point. Visit td.org/microprodev for a guide on which courses qualify.
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For more ideas and information about what professional development counts for credit, check out our list of free or inexpensive options.
For more ideas and information about what professional development counts for credit, check out our list of free or inexpensive options.
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While your ATD membership includes tons of resources to set you up for certification success, don’t forget to explore what the ATD Community has to offer!
While your ATD membership includes tons of resources to set you up for certification success, don’t forget to explore what the ATD Community has to offer!
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The ATD Community is your exclusive space to connect with fellow learning and development professionals. Whether you’re tackling a tough challenge, seeking a new perspective, or looking to expand your network, the ATD Community is here for you. Connect with others who are studying for their APTD or CPTD (or are already certified) to ask questions, share insight, and grow together!
The ATD Community is your exclusive space to connect with fellow learning and development professionals. Whether you’re tackling a tough challenge, seeking a new perspective, or looking to expand your network, the ATD Community is here for you. Connect with others who are studying for their APTD or CPTD (or are already certified) to ask questions, share insight, and grow together!
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Additionally, ATD members can save hundreds on courses, conferences, and publications with ATD’s members-only discounts! Members get exclusive rates and savings on:
Additionally, ATD members can save hundreds on courses, conferences, and publications with ATD’s members-only discounts! Members get exclusive rates and savings on:
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On-demand, certificate, and master education programs (including certification prep courses!)
On-demand, certificate, and master education programs (including certification prep courses!)
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Savings on ATD event registration
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Members-only pricing on ATD publications (including the printed TDBoK Guide !)
Members-only pricing on ATD publications (including the printed TDBoK Guide!)
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Preparing for certification doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Whether you are just getting started in your certification journey, or are quickly approaching your exam, we’re here to support you.
Preparing for certification doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Whether you are just getting started in your certification journey, or are quickly approaching your exam, we’re here to support you.
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Each month, our certification team hosts APTD and CPTD Mentoring Calls with a panel of credential holders. The panelists share more about their certification journeys—including why they pursued certification, how they prepared, lessons learned, and key reflections.
Each month, our certification team hosts APTD and CPTD Mentoring Calls with a panel of credential holders. The panelists share more about their certification journeys—including why they pursued certification, how they prepared, lessons learned, and key reflections.
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Additionally, we encourage you to take advantage of monthly Staff Office Hours! The ATD Certification Institute staff is ready to answer your questions about eligibility requirements, application submission, scheduling your exam and more.
Additionally, we encourage you to take advantage of monthly Staff Office Hours! The ATD Certification Institute staff is ready to answer your questions about eligibility requirements, application submission, scheduling your exam and more.
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If you need assistance locating information related to your membership, please contact our friendly Customer Care team below.