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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 ATDAZ 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 ATDAZ chapter.
  • For non-chapter individuals, it is $100. 

    Spring 2025 Cohort

    • Feb. 18th, 2025 (5:30pm-7:30pm) - Free Informational Session
    • Feb. 25th, 2025 (5:30pm-7:30pm) - Kickoff Group Orientation
    • May 13th, 2025 (4:30pm-6:30pm) - Study Group 
    • Note: The time will change to 4:30pm-6:30pm after Daylight Savings Time beings on March 9th, 2025

    FALL 2025 Cohort

    • Aug. 26th, 2025 (4:30pm-6:30pm) - Free Informational Session
    • Sept. 2nd, 2025 (4:30pm-6:30pm) - Kickoff Group Orientation
    • Nov. 18th, 2025 (5:30pm-7:30pm) - Study Group 
    • Note: The time will change to 5:30pm-7:30pm after Daylight Savings Time beings on November 2, 2025

      The study group is offered twice a year from February through May and again from August through November, specific dates to be determined. 

      Send an email to Trudy Dave at certification@atdaz.org for more information and to get the ATDAZ registration code after your membership has been confirmed.

      Registration and 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 ATDAZ. This code can be used for all books, materials or workshops you purchase from the national ATD site. 

      Association for Talent Development Arizona Chapter is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization

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