ATD Valley of the Sun - Certification

Value of Certification

Have you considered elevating your talents and capabilities by becoming a Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) or an Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD)?

Based on the Association for Talent Development's Talent Development Capability Model™, CPTD and APTD are esteemed credentials provided to talent development professionals who successfully complete the requirements. The preparation is an intense process that takes several months and has many benefits:

Build and validate skills
Differentiate you in a competitive market
Broaden your career opportunities
Join an elite professional community

Study Group

Having a support system during your preparation can be extremely beneficial for your success. The ATD Valley of the Sun Chapter partners with several other chapters to offer a virtual study group to support the CPTD.

The study group is free to members of the ATD VOS chapter.
For non-chapter individuals, it is $100.

2023 Spring Study Group

Attend the free information session on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, 5:30 MST to learn about the certifications.
The cohort will run Tuesdays
March 7 - May 30, 2023 at 5:30 - 7:30 MST
(time will change to 4:30 - 6:30 pm after March 12)

Learn More and Register

There will also be a fall study group between August 29 through November 14, 2023.

Send an email to Trudy Dave at CPLP@atdvos.org for more information and to get the ATD VOS registration code after your membership has been confirmed.

Registration & Study Resources

When registering for the CPTD or APTD and ordering any materials from ATD, please include the chip code CH8062 which will provide a credit to the Valley of the Sun chapter. This code can be used for all books, materials or workshops you purchase from the national ATD site.

Association for Talent Development

Valley of the Sun Chapter

is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization

Contact Information

vos@atdvos.org

Ph: (620) 878 - 3544