Certified Professional in Talent Development

Earn the CPTD certification and differentiate yourself in a competitive job market.

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The Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) is a professional certification for TD professionals with at least five years of experience. It is broad and measures a professional’s knowledge and skill application across the breadth of talent development capabilities.

Successful CPTDs report that the process of studying for and getting their CPTD 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. They also report greater confidence in their roles, expanded job opportunities, and more networking opportunities with access to a network of dedicated learning professionals.

Learn More About the CPTD

Learn more about the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) credential.

Are you ready to apply? Make sure you meet eligibility requirements including overall years of experience and a minimum number of professional development hours completed.

The CPTD exam content is grounded in the Talent Development Capability Model. This model is a research-backed framework of the 23 capabilities TD professionals need to be successful, now and in the future.

These people have earned their CPTD (formerly CPLP) credentials and have these great things to say about it!
“I wanted a certification that was widely recognized in the industry not only for the accreditation, but also for the learning experience. The [CPTD] was the...
"Earning the [CPTD] certification has been life changing because it validates what I know and do for a living. Increasingly professional certifications...
"I initially obtained my certification to increase my visibility to recruiters and hiring managers. However, what I got out the certification process was...