Certification

Certification: General Information

• ★ Can I become a new member of ATD and receive my discount for the APTD or CPTD at the same time?
• ★ What certifications does ATD currently offer?
• ★ Where can I review the Talent Development Capability Model?
• ★ When is the ATD Competency Model going to be updated?
• ★ Will the name of the CPLP credential change?

APTD & CPTD Eligibility

• ★ What is the CPTD?
• ★ How do I know if I am eligible to take the CPTD Exam?
• ★ What is the APTD?
• ★ How do I know if I am eligible to take the APTD exam?

CPTD Exams and Registration

• ★ How do I apply to take the CPTD Exam?
• ★ When can I take the CPTD Exam?
• ★ Where do I take the CPTD Exams?
• ★ How much does the CPTD cost?
• ★ What is on the CPTD Exam?

APTD Exams and Registration

• ★ I don't want to test during my scheduled test window. Can I change my testing date?
• ★ Are there APTD and CPTD testing centers outside the United States?
• ★ How do I apply to take the APTD Exam?
• ★ When can I take the APTD Exam?
• ★ Where do I take the APTD Exam?
• ★ What is on the APTD Exam?

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APTD and CPTD Preparation

• ★ What topics should I study if I do not wish to purchase preparatory materials from ATD?
• ★ What materials are available to help me prepare to take the APTD or CPTD exams?

APTD and CPTD Recertification

• ★ How do I get recertified as a APTD or CPTD?