This event aligns with the Personal, Professional and Organizational Application of ATD's Talent Development Capability Model.
Having a support system as you prepare for the CPTD exam can have a big impact on your success and we're here for you!
Metro DC ATD is hosting a study group for current CPTD candidates pursuing certification.
Cohort Details
This study group is aligned with testing window: 1 June - 31 August, 2022 as well as the first weeks of the testing window starting 1 August - 31 October, 2022.
Attend the information session / kickoff on Sunday, 15 May 2022 8:30 PM EST for free to learn more!
The cohort will run Sundays, 22 May – 7 August 2022 from 7:30 - 9:30 PM EST. Please note no class on July 3.
The Summer 2022 study group is now open for registration. Click here to register for the information session.
If you have any questions, you can email certification@a2atd.org.
Who Can Attend?
The study group is open to anyone interested in preparing for the CPTD exam, this includes:
- Any member of an ATD local Chapter
- Non-members
- General public
Cost: $40 USD for non-members and general public, $20 to Metro DC ATD members and chapter affiliates
What To Expect
The study group sessions are typically structured as follows:
- Informational session for kickoff
- 11 weekly sessions focused on the three capability areas
The virtual study group sessions are meant to supplement your independent study. The sessions provide a chance to reinforce knowledge through discussion, clarification of key points, shared resources, and key test taking strategies. It is ideal if each participant has access to the CPTD Certification Preparation Course but not required.
Study Group Overview
The study group (excluding kickoff) consists of 11 weekly virtual meetings, held on Sundays. The sessions are conducted via an easy to use online web conferencing tool. The schedule of study group sessions leads up to a testing window for the CPTD exam. All materials focus on the Talent Development Capability Model. Certified CPTDs and experts in the capability areas may be scheduled as guest speakers during an individual study group session.
Check out the schedule