Please email Jennifer Jordan for the code for sponsoring chapters members: jordan.jennifer.214@gmail.com

Where: Virtual, facilitated by the Rocky Mountain ATD Chapter

When: August 25, 2026 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM CST

Questions? Send an email to Cheryl Stanley at cheryl.r.stanley@gmail.com for more information.  

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Invest in your future. Deepen your expertise. Earn your CPTD with the support of a community that learns together.

The ATD Rocky Mountain Chapter and our partner chapters offer a collaborative CPTD Study Group designed to help talent development professionals prepare for certification while expanding their knowledge, confidence, and professional network.

This is more than an exam preparation program.

It's an opportunity to challenge yourself, learn from experienced professionals, and gain a deeper understanding of the capabilities that drive success in talent development.

Whether your goal is career advancement, professional credibility, personal growth, or simply becoming more effective in your role, the CPTD Study Group can help you get there.

WHY PURSUE CERTIFICATION?

ATD certification demonstrates your commitment to professional excellence and continuous growth. Certified professionals consistently report benefits such as:

●        Greater confidence in their work

●        New insights and perspectives

●        Improved professional effectiveness

●        Stronger credibility

●        Increased career opportunities

●        Greater satisfaction in their work and professional growth

Many candidates discover that the learning journey itself becomes one of the most valuable professional development experiences of their careers. 

WHY JOIN A STUDY GROUP?

While independent study is possible, preparing alongside others offers significant advantages.

●        Stay Accountable: A structured schedule and regular interaction help keep your preparation on track.

●        Learn From Other Professionals: The study group brings together talent development professionals from multiple industries, organizations, and ATD chapters.

●        Strengthen Your Understanding: Discussing, applying, and explaining concepts helps move learning beyond memorization.

●        Build Lasting Connections: Many participants leave with both a certification plan and a stronger professional network.

READY TO INVEST IN YOURSELF?

Join a community of talent development professionals committed to learning, growing, and achieving certification together.

Free Information Session Registration 

Register Now for the Fall Study Group

HEAR FROM PAST PARTICIPANTS

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https://youtu.be/LjfvX-VH1w4?si=ueWnbeyR6889iE0S

WHO CAN REGISTER

●        The study group is open to anyone, anywhere who is interested in pursuing the CPTD certification.

●        International participants are welcome.

●        ATD or ATD Chapter membership is not required, but ATD partner chapters receive discounted pricing on registration for the full cohort. Is your chapter a partner chapter?

COHORT REGISTRATION

Please note, this event is only the free information session, if you would like to attend the entire cohort, please register for both events.

●        CTPD Candidates from chapters not sponsoring the group - $100.00

●        ATD RMC Chapter Members - $0.00 (log into your account to register)

●        Partner Chapter Members - $0.00 (obtain the code from your chapter representative)

●        Please email Jennifer Jordan jordan.jennifer.214@gmail.com for the code for sponsoring chapters members.

QUESTIONS

Contact email jordan.jennifer.214@gmail.com or  info@tddallas.org

RECERTIFICATION

ATD Dallas is authorized to offer continuing education for APTD and CPTD applicants and credential holders.  Earn your recertification points by attending our events and programs!