Accelerate your readiness for the Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) exam and earn the credential that proves your talent development capability. This program is designed to give ATD Certification Institute APTD candidates a comprehensive, facilitator-led training experience spanning five weeks and 35 synchronous hours of learning. During this robust, in-depth review of the areas
Components (week topics)
Program Introduction
Building Personal Capability
Detailed items shown under Week 1
Meet Your Facilitator
Meet Your Peers
Candidate Handbook
Introducing the TDBoK Guide
Your Study Plan for Success
Building Personal Capability: Communication; Compliance & Ethical Behavior
Delivery/time
Live Online session: 3.5 hours
Self-paced study: ~3 hours
Components (week topics)
Impacting Organizational Capability
Developing Professional Capability
Building Personal Capability
Your Study Plan for Success
Practice Test (2 hours)
Detailed capability areas listed under Weeks 2 & 3
Impacting Organizational Capability: Business Insight; Consulting & Business Partnering; Organization Development & Culture; Talent Strategy & Management; Performance Improvement; Data & Analytics; Future Readiness
Developing Professional Capability: Learning Sciences; Technology Application; Instructional Design; Career & Leadership Development; Coaching
Building Personal Capability: Collaboration & Leadership; Project Management
Delivery/time
Intensive face-to-face or live online sessions: 21 hours
Self-paced study: ~3 hours per week (6 total across Weeks 2–3)
Components (week topics)
Practice Test Debrief
Briefing With the Certification Institute
Developing Professional Capability
Building Personal Capability
Detailed items shown under Week 4
Practice Questions
Practice Test Debrief
Test Taking Strategies
Briefing With the Certification Institute
Developing Professional Capability: Training Delivery & Facilitation; Knowledge Management
Building Personal Capability: Cultural Awareness & Inclusion; Emotional Intelligence & Decision Making
Delivery/time
Two Live Online sessions: 7 hours
Self-paced study: ~3 hours
Components (week topics)
Developing Professional Capability
Program Wrap-Up
Detailed items shown under Week 5
Developing Professional Capability: Evaluating Impact
Program Wrap-Up: Update Your Study Plan for Success; Q&A; Practice Questions
Delivery/time
Live Online session: 3.5 hours
Self-paced study: ~3 hours
Talent Development Professionals: This course is tailored for individuals in the talent development field who aim to enhance their foundational knowledge and apply this learning practically to contribute to organizational success. It's ideal for professionals with at least three years of experience looking to validate and expand their skills.
Candidates Preparing for the APTD Exam: The bootcamp offers a comprehensive training experience that focuses on the areas covered in the APTD certification exam. This makes it an excellent fit for those who are actively preparing to take the exam and wish to ensure they have covered all necessary content comprehensively.
Learners Seeking Interactive and Practical Learning: The course structure includes a mix of lectures, scenarios, case studies, and practice tests, designed to engage participants actively and provide a hands-on learning experience that mimics real-world challenges.
Professionals Looking for Structured and Guided Learning: With expert facilitation by seasoned professionals credentialed by the ATD Certification Institute, this bootcamp is perfect for those who benefit from structured guidance and feedback to confidently navigate their certification journey.