APTD — ATD Associate Professional in Talent Development

IntermediateActiveEstablished
Issuer
ATD (Association for Talent Development)
Industry
HR & Learning
Domain
Learning, Talent Development & Coaching
Level
Intermediate
Exam fee
$800 — verified 2026-09-25

Prerequisites & eligibility

Experience: 3 yrs TD work experience + 28 h professional development in last 3 yrs (or ATD Master Series designation)

Renewal & maintenance

Valid for 3 years, 40 points credits per cycle, $195 renewal fee. Renew by cpe.

40 recertification points every 3 years (or retest); application fee USD 195

Recognition

Early-career L&D/talent development certification from ATD

Related certifications

Career paths that include APTD

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