Professional Certifications in Talent Development 

Are you among one of the best TD professionals?   Prove it with a CPTD or APTD!

The Certification Institute of the Association for Talent Development (ATD CI) is an independent organization created by ATD to take the lead and set industry standards for the talent development profession. ATD CI certifies talent development professionals. Credentials are based on the ATD Competency Model. What practitioners need to KNOW and DO to develop themselves, others, and their organizations.

The Talent Development Capability Model is your blueprint for impact. It sets a new standard for the field. This future-oriented model can be personalized. It responds to those trends affecting talent development, such as digital transformation, data analytics, information availability, and partnerships between talent development and business.

To learn how you can achieve your certification as a CPTD or an APTD visit ATD's Certification Home Page.