Certification: The Time is Now! (Employee Learning Week)

Talent development professionals are critical to ensuring organizational relevance and success. The CPLP or APTD credential is your opportunity to advance your own knowledge base and gain instant credibility in the organizations that you serve. Earning the credential can build and validate your skills, increase your earning potential, differentiate you in a competitive job market, broaden your career opportunities, and unite you with an elite community of professionals.

Join us - we will will share knowledge and insights about the CPLP exams, answer common questions, and help you decide if now is the right time to begin your CPLP or APTD journey.

Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP)
The pinnacle achievement in talent development
https://www.td.org/certification/cplp/

The Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) is broad based and measures a talent development professionals’ competency in 10 areas of expertise (AOEs) with a focus on global mindset as defined by the latest ATD Competency Model.

Successful CPLPs report that the process of studying for and getting their CPLP designation was a tremendous growth opportunity, allowed them to both learn and give back to the profession, and made a positive impact on their careers.

Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD)
Establish yourself in the talent development field
https://www.td.org/certification/aptd/

The Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) is a certification for talent development professionals who are in the early part of their careers or whose professional roles and aspirations are focused on a few areas of expertise. The competencies included in the APTD are the basics of talent development that professionals can use every day, no matter the level within an organization or company. It may be a destination for some or a stepping stone to the CPLP for others.