ATD Charlotte - Lunch & Learn series
Zoom Meeting: June 26; 12:00pm - 1:00pm (Eastern)
ATD Career Compass
Registration Deadline: June 26
Sylvia Yarborough
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ATD Capabilities:
Personal Capability
● Lifelong Learning
Professional Capability
● Career & Leadership Development
Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Define the three domains and 23 capabilities of the ATD Talent Development Capability Model and explain how they shape professional competency expectations in the field.
- Distinguish between the APTD (Associate Professional in Talent Development) and CPTD (Certified Professional in Talent Development) certifications, including eligibility requirements, exam structures, and target audiences.
- Self-assess their current strengths and development areas against the Capability Model using a structured reflection activity.
- Identify a concrete 12-month career pathway that aligns with their professional goals, including a chosen certification target and three immediate next steps.
- Locate ATD Charlotte Area Chapter and national ATD resources to support ongoing professional development and certification preparation.
Learner Outcomes:
Upon completing this session, participants will:
Knowledge
- Name the three domains of the ATD Talent Development Capability Model (Personal, Professional, Organizational) and list at least five capabilities within each domain.
- Articulate the eligibility criteria, exam format, recertification requirements, and approximate investment for both APTD and CPTD.
- Describe at least two ATD Charlotte Area Chapter resources and two national ATD resources available to support certification preparation.
Skills
- Conduct a self-assessment against the 23 capabilities of the ATD model to identify personal strengths and priority growth areas.
- Compare APTD and CPTD using a structured framework to determine which certification aligns with their current role and career aspirations.
- Draft a personalized 12-month development plan with three actionable next steps and a clear certification target.
Application
- Apply the Capability Model as a framework for ongoing career conversations with managers, mentors, or peers.
- Engage with ATD Charlotte study groups, workshops, or networking events to support certification preparation.
- Use the one-page handout and facilitator guide as reference tools for continued independent learning.
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Presented by:
Sylvia Yarborough
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Sylvia Yarborough of Phoenix Career Consulting, LLC is a training and development professional, career strategist, and public speaker with over 20 years of experience helping individuals and organizations unlock their full potential. She equips professionals with the tools, clarity, and confidence to elevate their careers and lead with purpose.
She currently serves as Vice President of Professional Development, where she champions innovative learning experiences and leadership growth. In this role, Sylvia leads monthly virtual Lunch & Learns, facilitates an ATD Job Seeker group, coordinates chapter events, and collaborates with the ATD Board and the greater Charlotte talent development network.
Known for her engaging and transformative speaking style, Sylvia specializes in career empowerment, workforce readiness, leadership development, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
She is the creator of signature programs including the Phoenix Career Match Tool™ and the Phoenix Foundations Training Certification™, designed to develop the next generation of confident, skilled professionals.
With a people-centered and culturally responsive approach, Sylvia inspires audiences to rise, reset, and reignite their personal and professional journeys—turning potential into powerful results.
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Schedules are busy, so plan just 60 minutes for your own professional development and come away reenergized and refreshed, with an actionable takeaway to help you move forward.
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