Talent Development Capability Model
Framework to guide the talent development profession -
what practitioners need to know and do to develop themselves, others and their organizations

The future-oriented model, which can be personalized, reflects the field of talent development now and into the future.

It responds to those trends affecting talent development, such as digital transformation, data analytics, information availability, and partnerships between talent development and business. It also anticipates a future workplace transformed by artificial intelligence and a workforce composed of part-time and contract workers.

DOMAINS OF PRACTICE
Research shows that successful talent development professionals need knowledge and skills from three domains of practice.
Building Personal Capabilities
Developing Professional Capabilities
Impacting Organizational Capabilities

CAPABILITIES
What capabilities talent development professionals should know and do to be successful. Knowledge and skill statements outline specific content required for successful and effective practice of talent development.
23 capabilities within the three domains

Explore the Model

Take a Self-Assessment
Individuals can self-assess against the capabilitiy statements to identify their personal knowledge and skill gaps

Self-Assessment Tracking Sheet

The eligibility requirements for the APTD and CPTD include professional development hours for topics
found in the Professional and Organizational Capability domains of the Talent Development Capability Model.

Certification for the 
- APTD focuses on the foundational Professional Capabilities of the Talent Development Capability Model with a knowledge exam
- CPTD covers a broad spectrum (22 capabilities) of the Talent Development Capability Model with a case management, skills based exam.

strives to align its various programs and activities
to the ATD Talent Development Capability Model
Programs
CNY BEST
Train-the-Trainer
Certifications
Employee Learning Awareness
Emerging
Scholarship