
Training magazine has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. For questions on initial eligibility and recertification, visit the ATD Certification Institute.

Additional information on the Training Conference is available at: 2026 Certificate Programs
For Certificate Programs, a digital Certificate of Completion and eBadge emailed to you from Credly within 2 weeks after you successfully complete your certificate program. The certificate will also indicate the number of points earned. If you haven't received it, please visit this 2026 page for instructions on how to obtain it online.
Note: 3-Day certificate programs earn 16.5 points; 2-Day certificate programs earn 11 points; 1-Day certificate programs earn 5.5 points.
3-Day Training Conference & Expo: Points for attending the 3-Day Conference & Expo varies by session(s) and other learning activities attended. You will not receive any notifications of credits earned, or if session(s) or learning activities meet requirements, this is entirely determined by the participant and ATD. For questions on initial eligibility and recertification, visit the ATD Certification Institute.