Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) Recertification Requirements

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Recertification Requirements for Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD)

The Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) is a certification designed for early-career and foundation-focused talent development professionals. APTD holders grasp the significance of effective talent development strategies, aligning with organizational success, and possess strong foundational knowledge in the field.

MYCPE ONE has been pre-approved (Approval id: 12141825) by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs. We offer courses specially designed for APTD professionals. These courses are created and reviewed by experts to meet APTD's unique education requirements.

Recertification Requirements Overview:

Recertification Requirements
40 recertification points within each three-year cycle to maintain their certification.
Ethics Requirements
No ethics requirement.
Recertification Reporting Cycle
The APTD certification is valid for three years, beginning the day after successfully passing the examination.
Carry-Over Points
Points may not be carried over from one recertification cycle to the next.
License Renewal Period
Three (3) months (90 days) before the expiration date.

What are the Recertification Requirements for an Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) Professional?

APTD professionals must earn 40 points during each three-year cycle to recertify and continue using the credential. 

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What is the Ethics Requirements for an Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) Professional?

There is no minimum ethics requirement but for those renewing credentials before April 30, 2025, APTD professionals need a minimum of 15 points in recertification requirements. This includes a focus on different topics, such as Compliance & Ethical Behavior.

What is the license renewal period for an Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) Professional?

Renewal is accepted three months before expiration. Email reminders are sent 90 days before expiration, emphasizing professionals' responsibility for updated contact information and monitoring their expiration date.

What is the recertification cycle for an Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) Professional?

Certification lasts three years, starting from the day after passing the exam. For instance, if the exam is passed on September 15, 2023, the cycle begins on September 16, 2023, and ends on September 30, 2026. Subsequent cycles begin the day after expiration and last three years. For example, if the certification expires on April 30, 2023, the next cycle starts on May 1, 2023, and concludes on April 30, 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The following are the qualifying subject areas:

  • Communication 
  • Emotional Intelligence & Decision Making 
  • Collaboration & Leadership 
  • Project Management 
  • Compliance & Ethical Behavior 
  • Technology Application 
  • Knowledge Management 
  • Career & Leadership Development 
  • Coaching 
  • Business Insight 
  • Consulting & Business Partnering 
  • Organization Development & Culture
  • Talent Strategy & Management
  • Performance Improvement
  • Change Management
  • Data & Analytics
  • Future Readiness

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MYCPE ONE Package for an Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) Professional meets all the Recertification Requirements of professionals specified by ATD.

APTDs must earn at least 15 points in recertification requirements. For credential holders recertifying before April 30, 2025, a minimum number of points must be earned in the recertification requirements category from programs covering new topics. After satisfying this requirement, in subsequent recertification cycles, professionals can earn recertification requirements points from programs covering any topic in the Talent Development Capability Model.

Recommended learning activities include live webinars, virtual events, articles, packages, e-books, certificate courses, and activities such as serving as a teacher, speaker, or moderator.

Examples of Eligible Recertification Requirements Activities:  

  • ATD courses, webinars, conferences 
  • Commercially available talent development educational programs and workshops from commercial 
  • vendors such as LinkedIn Learning, Training Industry, etc.   
  • Educational sessions related to the talent development industry at events such as ATD or SHRM 
  • sponsored national conferences or ICF programs. 
  • ATD CI volunteer activities, such as item writing or other with pre‐assigned points awarded. 
  • Undergraduate or graduate‐level talent development courses at an accredited institution qualify for 
  • 15 points per semester credit hour. Individual courses must be reported, not a degree 

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The APTD recertification application fee is $ 150. 

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ATD Certification Institute does have a pre-approved education provider program. These providers are pre-approved to issue recertification points. MYCPE ONE (Approval id: 12141825) has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs.

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Credential holders who do not recertify by their expiration dates are officially no longer certified and must cease representing themselves as certified. There is a 30-day grace period for late renewal applications.

Points may not be carried over from one recertification cycle to the next; they must be earned within the specific three-year certification cycle.

Yes. All educational activities must be at least 30 minutes in length to qualify. After the first 30 minutes, points can be counted for quarter-point (fifteen minutes) increments.

MYCPE ONE (Approval id: 12141825) has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs. While we recommend programs/webinars based on ATD guidelines, attendees are responsible for ensuring eligibility for Recertification Points based on their occupation, knowledge requirements, and regulatory board guidelines before registering. For specific requirements related to APTD, please refer to the ATD Certification Institute website.

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