CPTD Certification &
Study Group
ATD South Florida was awarded the Chapter Excellence Award for Advancing the Profession through Certification. Our free CPTD study group is open to all members β earn your credential with the support of your community.
in Talent Development
Everything you need to know about the credential and why it matters for your career.
π What is the CPTD?
The Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) is a professional certification for TD professionals with at least five years of experience. It measures knowledge and skill application across the full breadth of talent development capabilities.
Issued by ATD β the world's largest talent development association β it is recognized by employers across industries as the gold standard in L&D credentials.
π ATD Certification Homepage βπ Why Get Certified?
Successful CPTDs report that studying for and earning their designation was a tremendous growth opportunity β allowing them to learn, give back to the profession, and make a positive impact on their careers.
Certification signals validated expertise across the full scope of talent development practice. And with ATDSFL's free study group, you don't have to do it alone.
The framework behind the CPTD exam β and a roadmap for your professional development.
22 Capabilities. One Comprehensive Credential.
CPTD candidates are tested on content covering 22 capabilities from the ATD Talent Development Capability Model β spanning personal effectiveness, professional effectiveness, and organizational effectiveness. Familiarize yourself with the model and download the detailed test content outline to see exactly what's covered.
Tested
A free, member-exclusive study group to help you prepare for and pass the CPTD exam β together.
Don't prepare alone β study with your community.
Our study group meets weekly via Zoom and covers different sections of the CPTD content each session. Peer-led, structured, and designed to keep your momentum going through the entire exam preparation period.
π Register for an Information Session First:
Questions? Contact the CPTD Study Group Director at cptd@atdsfl.org
- September 7π Kick Off
- September 14
- September 21
- September 28
- October 5
- October 12
- October 19
- October 26
- November 2
- November 9
- November 16
Real words from a member who passed the CPTD with the help of our study group.
"I truly believe I would not have passed the CPTD without the support of the ATDSFL CPTD Study Group! Studying different sections each week kept my momentum going. One word of advice β think outside of the book, yes book! This is real life. Wishing everyone the best with your journey!"
CPTD CertifiedATDSFL is a pre-approved provider of APTD and CPTD recertification points β keeping your credential active is easier when you're part of our community.
Your CPTD credential is valid for three years from the date it is earned.
Earn 60 recertification points every three years to maintain your credential in good standing.
ATDSFL events and programs count toward your recertification points β attend and earn.
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