Interactive College of Technology
Human Resource Management
Associate Degree
On-CampusFinancial Aid
Gainesville
Gainesville, GA
Next start
Aug 19, 2026
Duration
90 Weeks
App fee
None
Tuition
$34,560 for the Program
Associate Professional in Talent Development — APTD
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The Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) is a new certification for talent development professionals who are in the early part of their careers or whose professional roles and aspirations are focused on a few areas of expertise. The competencies included in the APTD are the basics of talent development that professionals can use every day, no matter the level within an organization or company. It may be a destination for some or a stepping stone to the CPLP for others.
Certifying Organization
ATD Certification Institute
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If significant education or training is needed? No
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes
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Interactive College of Technology
Human Resource Management
Associate Degree
On-CampusFinancial Aid
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Morrow, GA
Next start
Aug 19, 2026
Duration
90 Weeks
App fee
None
Tuition
$34,560 for the Program
Interactive College of Technology
Human Resource Management
Associate Degree
On-CampusFinancial Aid
Chamblee (Main Campus)
Chamblee, GA
Next start
Aug 19, 2026
Duration
90 Weeks
App fee
None
Tuition
$34,560 for the Program
U.S. Career Institute
Human Resources
Associate Degree
OnlineFinancial Aid
Fort Collins Administrative Campus
Online · 100% remote
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
62 semester credits / four semesters
App fee
$75
Tuition
$7,956 for the Program
San Joaquin Valley College
Human Resources Administration
Associate Degree
OnlineFinancial Aid
Online Division
Online · 100% remote
Next start
Dec 14, 2026
Duration
60 Weeks
App fee
None
Total cost
$35,112
San Joaquin Valley College
Human Resources Administration
Certificate
OnlineFinancial Aid
Online Division
Online · 100% remote
Next start
Dec 14, 2026
Duration
30 Weeks
App fee
None
Total cost
$18,687
Suggested because Associate Professional in Talent Development applies to Training and Development Specialists. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.
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