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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. 

    2024 Spring Study Group

    • Attend the free information session on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 5:30 MST to learn about the certifications. 
    • The cohort will run Tuesdays
      February 27 -- May 14, 2024 at 5:30 - 7:30 MST(time will change to 4:30 - 6:30 pm after March 10, 2024) 

      There will be another study group in the spring of 2023, dates to be determined. 

      Send an email to Trudy Dave at certification@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. 

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