The APTD is designed for talent development professionals who are in the early part of their careers or whose professional roles are focused on a few areas of expertise (AOEs). The APTD is a certification that includes specific eligibility requirements, an examination, and standards for recertification. The APTD exam covers three main areas of expertise: training delivery, instructional design, and learning technologies. For more information on the APTD certification, please see www.td.org/certification/aptd.