APTD & CPTD Certifications

Are you interested in earning a certification that demonstrates your knowledge and experience in Talent Development?

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Offered by the Association for Talent Development (ATD) https://www.td.org/certification

At a minimum, study preparation typically includes:

The Talent Development Body of Knowledge
https://www.td.org/tdbok

Submitting an application to test:

https://www.td.org/certification/aptd/apply

https://www.td.org/certification/cptd/apply

Practice Tests now available for purchase.

ATD-Orange County is part of a Virtual Multi-Chapter Study Group that offers two preparation series each year (Spring and Fall). As a member of ATD Orange County, this study group is FREE.

If you are not already a member, please consider joining our chapter to participate in this study group and have access to all the benefits of membership!

This Virtual Multi-Chapter Study Group is coordinated through the Rocky Mountain Chapter.

Each study group series begins with a free information session which will be posted on our ATD Orange County Calendar of Events.

If you would like to speak to a ATD Orange County Member about their experience earning the certification, please email certifications@atdoc.org.

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