2025 4th Quarter Webinar: 

Investing in ATD Certification

Earning an ATD Certification is more than just adding letters after your name. It’s an investment in your professional growth, credibility, and impact as a talent development leader. This interactive session will explore the value of ATD’s certifications (CPTD and APTD), what the certification journey entails, and how professionals can prepare successfully. Participants will leave inspired, informed, and equipped with resources to take the next step toward their career advancement.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants should be able to:

1. Differentiate between the APTD and CPTD certifications and identify which aligns best with their career stage and goals.
2. Explain the professional and organizational benefits of earning an ATD certification.
3. Evaluate their readiness to pursue certification using ATD’s preparation tools and resources.
4. Create a personal next-step action plan for pursuing certification

This event is brought to you by the ATD MD Chapter Board.

About Our Presenter

Deadra Welcome, CPTD  | Founder/Principal Consultant, Concerning Learning

Deadra Welcome, Founder and Principal Consultant of Concerning Learning LLC. With over 30 years of talent development experience and a passion for creating inclusive, high-performing cultures. She believes everyone is a leader and leads from where they are. Deadra helps professionals transform how they learn, lead, and show up. She is a nationally recognized leadership and organization development expert, blending deep expertise with empathy and heart. Through her engaging, actionable learning experiences, Deadra empowers individuals, teams, and organizations to turn culture into a catalyst for exceptional performance.

ATD Recertification Credits

• ATD Mid-Atlantic Regional Webinar Programs are pre-approved through the ATD Greater Philadelphia Chapter by the ATD Certification Institute for continuing education credits. These credits are based on the ATD Capability Model may be applied towards recertification by Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credential holders.