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If you have decided you want to pursue an ATD credential but are unsure whether the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) or the Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) is right for you, I may be able to help. As a credential holder, previous manager of the ATD career development community, and editor/author of Find Your Fit: A Practical Guide for Landing a Job You’ll Love, I have had dozens of similar conversations with potential certification candidates and can spea...

No matter your role on the L&D team or the makeup of your organization, it’s important to consistently review and evaluate new technologies, tools, and trends to see if they make sense for your organization.

Simple Tool, Big Impact Share Much has been written recently about the importance of self-directed learning (SDL), especially as it relates to the need for continuous lifelong learning due to the changes in the nature of work and the need to stay current in your respective professional area. ATD’s Talent Development Capability Model has lifelong learning as one of the capabilities within the Personal domain. There are excellent resources available to support this such as Catherine...

It’s Never Too Late to Get Your CPTD Share I turned 50 and thought the world had stopped. OK, not really stopped—but it hit me that I was in a different bracket and that life was changing. I had always been willing to take on new challenges and do things that were not age appropriate without thinking twice. Once I hit that magical number of 50, though, I found myself saying things like, “I’m too old” or “That’s not something someone my age would do.” Please don’t m...

The CPTD Proves You Are a Complete Talent Development Professional Share Since graduating with my master’s degree in learning design and technology in 2015, I’ve developed digital courses and in-person training materials for government organizations, corporations, healthcare professionals, and small businesses. I’ve worked in instructional design, process improvement, project management, and software development. Though I had a clear, well-designed image in my mind that demons...