Certification

Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD)

Association for Talent Development

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$525
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The Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) is a professional certification for TD professionals with at least three years of experience—those who are in the early parts of their careers or whose professional roles and aspirations are focused on foundational areas of the field. An APTD understands that well-designed talent development strategies and solutions contribute to organizational success and has a strong grounding in the foundational knowledge of the field.

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Skills taught

Apply communication, emotional intelligence, and leadership skills in talent development contextsDesign and develop instructional content using learning theories, instructional design models, and adult learning principlesFacilitate training and leverage learning technologies to support knowledge sharing and skill developmentEvaluate learning impact using qualitative and quantitative data collection methods in organizational environmentsAnalyze business needs and performance gaps to inform talent strategy, consulting, and organizational development decisions
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