2021 CPTD Certification HANDBOOK
CERTIFICATIONHANDBOOKCertified Professional inTalent Development (CPTD)ATD Certification Institute1640 King StreetAlexandria, VA 22314, USAPhone: 703.683.8100 800.628.2783Email: CPTDcertification@td.orgWebsite: td.org/cptdCERTIFIEDPROFESSIONALIN TALENTDEVELOPMENTATD CERTIFICATIONINSTITUTE
2021 CPTD CERTIFICATION HANDBOOKPREFACEThe CPTD Certification Handbook is the primary source for the CPTD program and provides individuals witheverything they need to know to understand, participate in, and complete the CPTD certification process. It isa must read for CPTD applicants and candidates. Candidates must comply with all policies, procedures, anddeadlines in this manual.The ATD Certification Institute (ATD CI) reserves the right to change the standards, application, andrequirements for the CPTD certification and recertification procedures when necessary. It is important thatcandidates refer to the Certification Handbook often to check for updates to ensure they have the mostcurrent information.The CPTD Certification Handbook is the property of ATD CI. Permission to reproduce its contents must begranted in writing from ATD CI.Effective July 1, 2020All policies and procedures in the CPTD Certification Handbook are effective as of the date above andsupersede all previous policies and procedures.This Handbook identifies the application and registration processes, eligibility requirements, fees and detailedinformation about the two examinations, testing requirements, and scoring methodology.Each candidate must read the entire Handbook BEFORE beginning the application, registration, and paymentprocesses for the CPTD program.CPTD2021 CPTD t edited: 2/24/2021
2021 CPTD CERTIFICATION HANDBOOKTable of ContentsINTRODUCTION .5The ATD Certification Institute .5The Talent Development Capability Model .5What is CPTD ? .5Eligibility Requirements .62020/2021 CPTD Testing Dates .8Testing Options .82020 Testing Fees .9CPTD Exam .10CPTD Exam Format .10What is on the CPTD Exam .12Preparing for the CPTD Exam .17Preparation Resources .17Reading Reference List .19Applying for the CPTD Exam .24Submitting an Application for the CPTD Program .24Audit of Applications .25Payment of Fees .25Scheduling an Exam .26Testing Centers .26Remote Proctoring.26Appointment Scheduling .27Appointment Confirmation .27Cancellation, Rescheduling, and Transfer Fees .28Exam Dates Affected by Severe Weather or Local/National Emergencies .28Exam Day .28What to Bring to the Test Center .28Personal Identification Requirements .28What to Expect at the Testing Center .29What to Expect during Remote Proctoring .30CPTD2021 CPTD t edited: 2/24/2021
2021 CPTD CERTIFICATION HANDBOOKSpecial Accommodations.31General Exam Policies.32Exam Copyright .32Confidentiality and Conduct .32Grounds for Dismissal .32Exam Results .33How the Cut Score Is Determined .33Retest Policy .34CPTD Achievement .34Policy on Use of the Certification Mark .35Recertification Guidelines .36Appendix A: Code of Ethics and Disciplinary Process .37Appendix B: CPTD Program Applicant Declaration & Release .44CPTD Program Candidate Intent to Participate .45Appendix C: CPTD Gap Assessment .46Appendix D: Sample Case Management Questions .52Appendix E: Appeal Process and Form .63CPTD Program Appeal Form .64CPTD2021 CPTD t edited: 2/24/2021
2021 CPTD CERTIFICATION HANDBOOKINTRODUCTIONThe ATD Certification InstituteThe ATD Certification Institute (ATD CI) is an independent not-for-profit organization created by theAssociation for Talent Development (ATD) to set industry standards for the talent developmentprofession.The Institute’s mission is to elevate the talent development profession by: setting talent development industry standards providing an independent assessment of those standards through testing supporting career paths through a flexible stackable credentialing framework ensuring recognition for those who have earned the certification recognizing continued professional development through certification maintenanceThe ATD Certification Institute’s vision is to provide world-class credentials for the talent developmentcommunity. ATD CI is responsible for the development, administration, and governance for ATD’scredentialing program, including the APTD and CPTD credentials. In accordance with internationalaccreditation standards for certification programs, ATD CI operates at arm’s length from ATD’s educationand training programs to ensure separation of the assessment process from training or test preparation.The Talent Development Capability ModelTMThe Talent Development Capability Model defines the capabilities for thetalent development field. It answers the question, “What do talentdevelopment professionals need to know and do to be successful?” Themodel is the foundation for CPTD certification. The exam covers a subsetof the knowledge and skills statements deemed appropriate for a talentdevelopment professional at the five-year mark in their career.What is CPTD ?The Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD), formerly theCertified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP), is acertification for talent development professionals offered by the ATDCertification Institute (ATD CI). The CPTD covers a subset of knowledgeand skills from the Talent Development Capability Model, focusing on skills application and decisionmaking for professionals with at least five (5) years of experience in talent development.Individuals who wish to pursue the CPTD certification must meet program eligibility requirements andpass a three-hour standardized exam. Those who pass the exam earn the right to display the CPTDdesignation after their name. As it is a certification, professionals earning the credential need to recertifyevery three years with proven professional development activities.CPTD2021 CPTD t edited: 2/24/2021
2021 CPTD CERTIFICATION HANDBOOKEligibility RequirementsTo be eligible for the CPTD program, candidates must meet all criteria for one of the pathways below: Standard Pathway – 5 years of experience1 and 60 hours of qualified professional development2 APTD Pathway –4 years of experience1 and a current APTD credential ATD Master Pathway – 5 years of experience1 and completion of an ATD Masters ntEligibility RequirementsStandard PathwayAPTD PathwayFive years (60 months) ofpaid, professional workexperience1 with adults inthe talent developmentfield or related discipline(human resources, highereducation or similar)PLUSSixty hours (60) ofprofessionaldevelopment2 over thepast 60 months in talentdevelopment content.Four years (48 months)of paid, professionalwork experience1 withadults in the talentdevelopment field orrelated discipline(human resources,higher education orsimilar).PLUSHolds a current APTDcredential. The APTDmust be current and ingood standing at thetime of application.ATD Master SeriesCertificate PathwayFive years (60 months)of paid, professionalwork experience1 withadults in the talentdevelopment field orrelated discipline(human resources,higher education orsimilar)PLUSSuccessful completion ofany ATD Master SeriesCertificate within thepast five years (60months)Work Experience and Professional Development Definitions:1Paid, professional work experience is defined as on-the-job experience, working with adults,performing talent development activities as described in the Developing Professional Capability and/orImpacting Organizational Capability domains of the Talent Development Capability Model (see tablebelow). Candidates must have reached the required months of experience at the time of application.2The Professional Development eligibility requirement helps to ensure that applicants for certificationhave a solid foundation of talent development knowledge on which they will be assessed. ProfessionalDevelopment for eligibility is defined as activities covering content in the Building Professional Capabilityand Impacting Organizational Capability domains as outlined in the Talent Development CapabilityModel. See page 7 for further instructions regarding professional development activities.Detailed definitions of the capabilities included in the model can be found here.CPTD2021 CPTD t edited: 2/24/2021
2021 CPTD CERTIFICATION HANDBOOKRules Governing the Professional Development Requirement: One hour is awarded for each physical hour of a continuing education activity unless otherwisespecified. Non-educational time incorporated in educational activities such as meals, breaks,networking, registration, preparation, and assignments should not be included. All educational activities must be at least 30 minutes in length to qualify. Prorated hours (in 15- minute increments) are permissible after the first 30 minutes. On-demand and online learning qualifies if proof of completion can be obtained. For on-demandcourses, please use the number of credit hours pre-assigned by the educational provider. Applicants should retain proof of completion in the event they are selected for audit. Professional Development educational hours must cover content found in the Professional andOrganizational Capability domains (see table below) because this content is specifically focusedon building the skills required to perform effectively in talent development.Professional Capabilities Learning SciencesTraining Delivery & FacilitationInstructional DesignTechnology ApplicationKnowledge ManagementCareer & Leadership Development(developing others, not yourself) Organizational CapabilitiesCoachingEvaluating Impact Business InsightConsulting & Business PartneringOrganization Development & CultureTalent Strategy & ManagementChange ManagementPerformance ImprovementData & AnalyticsFuture ReadinessTopics covered in the Personal Capability domain, while relevant and important, are universallytransferable skills and therefore not eligible for Professional Development hours for initialcertification. Courses on topics that do not count towards initial certification include:o Communicationo Emotional Intelligenceo Collaboration & Leadership (developing yourself, not others)o Cultural Awareness & Inclusiono Project Managemento Compliance & Ethical BehaviorTraining on proprietary programs or methods or specific software or hardware platforms (such asMyers-Briggs, DiSC, Adobe, or Canvas, etc.) do not qualify for eligibility purposes because theycover proprietary “how to” content and do not cover broader talent development conceptsfound in the Talent Development Capability Model.Courses designed to prepare candidates for the certification exam may be applicable, ifpreapproved. For example, ATD’s preparation courses for the CPTD can be reported for a total of20 hours of professional development eligibility.All courses, including preparation courses, only qualify towards eligibility after completion.Examples of Eligible Continuing Education Programs or Courses: Commercially available talent development educational courses or workshops. Educational sessions related to talent development topics at local conferences such as ATD orSHRM chapter sponsored conferences. Undergraduate or graduate-level talent development related courses from an accreditedinstitution are eligible for 15 hours per semester credit hour.CPTD2021 CPTD t edited: 2/24/2021
2021 CPTD CERTIFICATION HANDBOOK2021 CPTD Testing DatesRegistration OpensJuly 1, 2020December 7, 2020February 2, 2021April 4, 2021June 6, 2021CPTD Exam Schedule for 2021RegistrationTesting WindowBlack Out PeriodDeadlineJanuary 2, 2021February 3– April 28,February 25 –2021April 6, 2021March 6, 2021April 7, 2021 – JuneApril 29 –23, 2021June 1, 2021May 1, 2021June 2 - August 25,June 24 –2021August 3, 2021July 2, 2021August 4 – OctoberAugust 26 –27, 2021October 5, 2021September 5,October 6 –October 28 –2021December 22, 2021November ntInstantTesting OptionsCandidates now have the option of taking the newly revised CPTD at an approved testing center or viaremote proctoring.Testing CentersATD CI partners with a PearsonVUE to deliver the exams. The test provider offers authorized testingcenters in most major cities in the United States and Canada as well as in many global locations Moreinformation about test centers including a list of locations can be found on page 26 of this handbook.Remote ProctoringCandidates may now opt to take the exam via remote proctoring during the same testing windowsoutlined above. For more information about remote proctoring, see page 26 of this handbook or thepage on the ATD website ).CPTD2021 CPTD t edited: 2/24/2021
2021 CPTD CERTIFICATION HANDBOOK2021 Testing FeesTYPEAMOUNTDETAILSExam Fee(nontransferable) 900.00 USD Fees include: 18 months of eligibility, a testing seat for examATD Member during 2 consecutive administrations (90 day window), examscore report, and CPTD certificate and lapel pin oncecertification is achieved. 1,250.00USDNonmemberFees do not include: study materials, study group support orpreparatory classes, traveling expenses to and from testingcenters, or retest, transfer, and test administration fees.NOTE: Candidates must register for a specific window at thetime of registration. The eligibility is for a two-administrationspan of time and If the candidate chooses to transfer to a latertesting window set, a transfer fee will apply. If a candidatedoes not test during the 18-month eligibility period, all feesare forfeited.Candidates who decide to withdraw from the program canreceive a refund if the request is made prior to theregistration deadline for the window they selected. After thattime, no refunds will be issued.Audit Refund: Pending an audit review, a review fee of 250will be withheld for anyone deemed ineligible for theprogram.Administration LateRescheduling/MissedAppointment Fee 100.00 USDAn administrative fee of 100 is required and paid directly toATD CI when a candidate reschedules or cancels an in-persontesting center exam appointment with less than 72 hours’notice at a testing center. Candidates who opt for remoteproctoring may cancel up to the time of the appointmentwithout penalty. All candidates, including those using remoteproctoring, will be assessed a 100 fee if they do not appearfor their scheduled appointment and do not notifyPearsonVue. Rescheduled appointments must be within thesame testing window or will be considered a transfer and a 300 transfer fee will apply. Rescheduling requests are subjectto eligibility and availability.Transfer Fee 300.00 USDFee applies to switch to a different testing window set. Thisfee is nontransferable and nonrefundable.Retest Fee 300.00 USDFee applies to retake either exam after failing that exam. Thisfee is nontransferable and nonrefundable.CPTD2021 CPTD t edited: 2/24/2021
2021 CPTD CERTIFICATION HANDBOOKSpecialAccommodationsNo FeeNo fee provided the ADA requirements outlined in the CPTDCertification Handbook are followed. ATD CI makes finaldecisions regarding accommodations granted.RecertificationApplication Fee 200.00 USDFee applies to participate in the recertification process. Acompleted recertification application must accompany thepayment. Recertification is required every three (3) years.Recertification RetestFee 350.00 USDFee applies to credential holders electing to retest to satisfythe recertification professional development requirement.Note: this fee is in addition to the Recertification ApplicationFee and covers one testing seat for exam during 2 consecutivewindows (90 day window) and exam score report.As noted above, preparatory resources are not required for program eligibility or testing but areavailable through ATD for a fee and are not included in the cost of the exam.CPTD ExamTo achieve the CPTD credential, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria and pass a standardizedexam that includes a mix of traditional multiple-choice questions and decision-making and professionaljudgment questions called case management items. Scores will be given immediately at the end of theexam at the test center. For those taking the exam through remote proctoring, score reports will beavailable through the certification portal under the Results tab.CPTD Exam FormatThe CPTD Exam is designed to measure a candidate’s breadth of knowledge and skill in the talentdevelopment profession. The full exam contains 150 measurement opportunities that focus on the topics listed in theDetailed Content Outline of the exam found in this Handbook. Candidates will have three (3) hours to complete the exam.During the test, the CPTD Exam will be presented as follows:SectionContentTime AllowedSection 190 multiple-choice items1 hour and 45 minutes(105 minutes)BreakOptional break10 minutesSection 210 case managementproblems, each with 3-4steps1 hour and 5 minutes(65 minutes)TotalCPTD2021 CPTD Certification2021Handbook3 hours(180 minutes)CERTIFICATIONHANDBOOK10Last edited: 2/24/2021
2021 CPTD CERTIFICATION HANDBOOKEach section is timed separately, and any unused time from one section may NOT be used on anothersection.At the end of Section 1, a Review screen will be provided. Candidates may review their answers withinSection 1 until they choose to end Section 1 or until time expires (at which point the system willautomatically move to the optional break). Candidates will NOT be able to return to Section 1 once theyexit.Between Sections 1 and 2, there is an optional 10-minute break. Any break time exceeding the 10minutes will be deducted from Section 2 of the exam.A Help button appears in the bottom navigation bar and will be available throughout the exam. Thisbutton opens the Help window, which provides information about how to use the testing system,including how to respond to exam questions, how to move within the exam, how to flag questions forlater review, and how to use the Navigator window and Review screen.Section 1: Multiple-Choice ItemsThis section contains 90 multiple-choice questions. Each multiple-choice question has four responseitems and only one is correct. Choose the best response and select only one answer. The last selectionmade is will be the recorded answer. Correct answers are scored as 1. There is no penalty for incorrectanswers in the multiple-choice portion of the exam. Unanswered items are scored as incorrect.Section 2: Case Management ProblemsThis section contains 10 case management problems, each with 3-4 steps. The total number of steps inSection 2 and the test taker’s current location within those steps will be indicated on the right side of thetop navigation bar on each step.The case management format includes groups of multiple-select questions that are related to a short,common scenario designed to replicate decision-making and professional judgement in crediblescenarios. Candidates will be given a list of options to choose from at each stage of the scenario. For eachstep, select as many actions as are needed to appropriately respond to the situation presented, but onlyselect actions that are necessary; do not select actions that are optional.Candidates MUST select at least one action before being able to move to the next step. Candidates WILLNOT able to return to any prior steps or change any answers once they have moved on to the next stepof the case during the case management portion of the exam.Scoring of Case Management QuestionsCorrect choices are scored as 1. Incorrect choices are scored as -1. The scenario reveals additionalinformation as the candidate proceeds through the item. As a result, the candidate will not be able to goback and change answers to earlier stages of the item. Examples of the new item type can be found inAppendix D of this Candidate Handbook.CPTD2021 CPTD st edited: 2/24/2021
2021 CPTD CERTIFICATION HANDBOOKWhat is on the CPTD ExamThe Detailed Content Outline provides the syllabus or blueprint of the content covered on the CPTDexam. While the full exam focuses on the breadth of knowledge and skill, certain content areas areweighted more heavily than others. The table below outlines the content covered and the relativeweighting of topics on the exam by domain of practice.Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)Detailed Content OutlineEffective July 1, 2020Content AreaCapability StatementPercentageof Exam20%1. Building Personal Capability1.1 Communication1.1.A Skill in using communication strategies that inform andinfluence audiences.1.1.B Skill in applying verbal, written, and/or non-verbalcommunication techniques.1.1.C Skill in conceiving, developing, and delivering informationin various formats and media.1.2 Emotional Intelligence &Decision-Making1.3 Collaboration & Leadership1.2.A Knowledge of theories of emotional intelligence.1.3.A Knowledge of theories, methods, and techniques to buildand manage professional relationships, for example groupdynamics, teamwork, shared experience, and negotiation.1.3.B Knowledge of conflict management techniques.1.3.C Knowledge of theories of leadership, for exampletransformational, inclusive, and situational.1.4 Cultural Awareness &Inclusion1.5 Project Management1.6 Compliance & EthicalBehavior1.4.A Skill in integrating diversity and inclusion principles intalent development strategies and initiatives.1.5.A Skill in evaluating and prioritizing implications, risks,feasibility, and consequences of potential activities.1.5.B Skill in establishing, monitoring, and communicatingprogress toward the achievement of goals, objectives, andmilestones.1.6.A Knowledge of laws, regulations, and ethical issues relatedto the access and use of information, for example intellectualcapital, personally identifiable information, and customer data.CPTD2021 CPTD st edited: 2/24/2021
2021 CPTD CERTIFICATION HANDBOOKContent AreaCapability StatementPercentageof Exam2. Developing Professional Capability2.1 Learning Sciences45%2.1.A Knowledge of theories and models of adult learning, forexample Knowles’ Adult Learning Theory, Bloom’s Taxonomy,Gagne’s Nine Levels of Learning, Mager’s Criterion-ReferencedInstruction Approach, social and collaborative learning, andexperiential learning.2.1.B Knowledge of the foundational learning theories ofbehaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism.2.2 Instructional Design2.2.A Skill in selecting and aligning delivery options and mediafor training and/or learning events to the desired learning orbehavioral outcomes.2.2.B Skill in developing learning and behavioral outcomestatements.2.2.C Skill in designing blueprints, schematics, and/or othervisual representations of learning and development solutions,for example wireframes, storyboards, and mock-ups.2.3 Training Delivery &Facilitation2.4 Technology Application2.2.D Skill in designing and/or developing learning assets, forexample role plays, self-assessments, training manuals, job aids,and visual aids that align to a desired learning or behavioraloutcome.2.3.A Knowledge of facilitation methods and techniques.2.4.A Skill in identifying, selecting, and/or implementing learningtechnologies, for example using evaluative criteria andidentifying appropriate applications in an instructionalenvironment.2.4.B Skill in selecting, integrating, managing, and/or maintaininglearning platforms, for example learning management systems,knowledge management systems, and performancemanagement systems.2.5 Knowledge Management2.5.A Skill in curating instructional content, tools, and resources,for example researching, evaluating, selecting, and/orassembling publicly available online courseware.2.5.B Skill in designing and implementing knowledgemanagement strategy.CPTD2021 CPTD st edited: 2/24/2021
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