Developing Your APTD Study Schedule And Plan
Developing Your APTD Study Schedule and Plan IntroductionDeveloping a study schedule is a critical step in your APTD journey.You may have taken some time to determine your learningpreferences and your level of knowledge in each of the Areas ofExpertise. Let’s put it together into your draft APTD Study Schedule.How long will it take to prepare for the APTD exam? Based on the number of hours you canspend studying each week and your experience and comfort level with each of the contentareas, use the table below to determine how many weeks it will take to prepare. You can alsouse this information to allocate a specific number of hours of study time per area.StepQuestion1How many hours per week can I dedicate to studying for the APTD?2How well do I know the Global Mindset and AOE content? Start with theaverage study time for APTD candidates - 40 hours. Add more hours ifyou prefer to be conservative or reduce the number of study hoursbased on your own experience. Now, based on your Self-Assessment,spread your total number of study hours across the content areas:Instructional DesignTraining DeliveryLearning TechnologiesEvaluating Learning ImpactGlobal MindsetNote: Some content areas may require more study time than others.3Am I preparing for a specific test window? If yes, how many weeks doyou have between today and that test window? Write the number ofweeks here. If no, leave this blank.4Divide your answer to #2 by your answer to #1. This represents theaverage number of weeks you need to allocate to prepare for the APTD.5If you have a response for #3, compare your response for #3 to yourresponse for #4. Is your test window realistic? Yes or no?If no, consider changing your test window or increasing your allocatedstudy time.NumberList the totalhours acrossall AOEs plusGlobal Mindsethere
How can I build my APTD Study Schedule? Review the sample APTD Study Schedule. Then, usethe blank template to draft your APTD Study Schedule, as follows:a. First, if you already have a test window, add that date at the bottom, so that you canwork your way backwards from that date.b. On your schedule, identify any weeks where you cannot study the number of hourscommitted (due to work load, vacation, or other conflicts).c. Consider the questions below and create action steps and a timeline for any of theseconsiderations you want to build into your schedule. For example, if you want toreach out to another APTD candidate as a study partner, add an action step such as“Meet with APTD study partner” and the date.Have you purchased the APTD Learning System yet? (Note: the LearningSystem is included with the Preparing for the APTD: On-Demand Course)Have you checked with your local ATD chapter for Study Groups convening(either virtually or in your area)?When you study, do you find it helpful to go back to topics that areparticularly challenging so you can spend more time on them?Do you know someone who is preparing for the APTD exam, and who couldbe a good study partner or resource for you? Be sure to join the APTDCandidate LinkedIn Group at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8660635/Is it important to you to take the time to check other resources in addition tothe Learning System (such as articles or other third-party references), whenapplicable?Have you taken the APTD practice test yet? If not, when would be a goodtime to do so? (Note: Consider taking the practice test early in yourpreparation, and then again approximately 3-4 weeks before your test date.)d. Now, week by week, identify which content area you will focus on, and for how long. Refer back to the table of steps to apply the right length of time to yourschedule. Remember to add your intended Study Prep course, and/or your Study Groupstarting date to your schedule.As a final check, confirm that every action has a completion date scheduled, and check one lasttime to be sure you have set realistic dates for each activity. If not, make adjustments asneeded.
Sample APTD Study ScheduleEstimated # ofHours NeededCompletionGoal Date14Review APTD Certification Handbook andWeb site for the latest information andguidelines, test windows, etc.15/8 14Register for the Preparing for the APTD:Instructor-Led Workshop15/10 13Reach out to Sally Doe; see if she wants to bea study partner15/14 13Take APTD Practice Test15/14 13Review Foundational Competency GlobalMindset Read Complete knowledge checks and Can IApply It questions in each chapter45/15 12Review AOE: Instructional Design45/23 11Attend Preparing for the APTD: InstructorLed Workshop165/27 11Review AOEs: Training Delivery and LearningTechnologies85/30 10Review AOE: Evaluating Learning Impact46/4 10Create list of knowledge areas to revisit fromAOEs covered to date16/7 9Register for APTD test date (in my testingwindow)16/15 8VACATION!!N/A6/22 6Hold session with study partner27/7 WeekAction StepComplete
3Review Global Mindset and AOEs 1 – 4 Drill and practice on questions Revisit knowledge areas that need moreattention Create mnemonics or flash cards forcontent that is consistently difficult torecall47/26 3Retake APTD Practice Test48/2 2Review AOEs48/9 2Hold study session with study partner28/9 4Exam Day!8/16 TestWeek! Final drill and practice on questionsConfirm that I have all test centerpaperworkDrive to test center in advance of test dayto confirm locationTotal Preparation Hours Planned62Note: This is an estimation of study hours required to be used as an example for development ofyour APTD Study Schedule. Actual study times vary.
APTD Study ScheduleWeekAction StepEstimated #of HoursNeededCompletionGoal DateComplete TestWeek!Exam Day!Total Preparation Hours Planned
Review the sample APTD Study Schedule. Then, use the blank template to draft your APTD Study Schedule, as follows: a. First, if you already have a test window, add that date at the bottom, so that you can work your way backwards from that date. b. On your schedule, identify any weeks where you cannot study the number of hours
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The ATD Certification Institute (ATD CI) reserves the right to change the standards, application, and requirements for the APTD certification and recertification processes as necessary. It is important that candidates refer to the Certification Handbook often to check for updates to ensure they have the most current information.
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