Career Details

Associate Professional in Talent Development

Description

The Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) is a new certification for talent development professionals who are in the early part of their careers or whose professional roles and aspirations are focused on a few areas of expertise. The competencies included in the APTD are the basics of talent development that professionals can use every day, no matter the level within an organization or company. It may be a destination for some or a stepping stone to the CPLP for others.

Certifying Organization

ATD Certification Institute

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

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Certificate name

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National Association of Workforce Development Professionals

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

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B - Advanced

Certificate name

CompTIA CTT+

Certifying Organization

Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)

Type

A - Core

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