Eliza Blanchard is the content manager for ATD s Learning & Development and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion topic areas. In this role she creates and curates content on instructional design, training delivery, measurement and evaluation, managing the learning function, and the intersection of DEI and talent development. She also develops products and programs for talent development professionals and hosts ATD s monthly DEI podcast. Prior to joining ATD, Eliza worked at a nonprofit consulting firm that helped organizations develop diversity and inclusion initiatives focusing on religion as an aspect of identity. Eliza earned her Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) certification in 2018.
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 speak about this choice on personal and professional levels. Think about your answers to these questions: What are your career goals? The first thing to determine is what you would like to do next in your career. Are you hoping to take on different responsibilities at work? Do you aspire to hold a managerial position? If you’re unsure about what you want to do next, you need to think it through before deciding which credential to pursue. Are you eligible? Both certifications have eligibility requi
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