Item Writer Resources
NOTE: All information provided to you, including your portal user name/password, is for your use only and should be kept confidential.
Item Writing Workshop: This workshop is required training for all ATD item writers. Please watch the workshop video before writing your first items. A PDF of the slide deck is also provided.
Item Writing Workshop slide deck
Instructions for Using the Item Writing Portal: All ATD items must be submitted using the ATD Item Writing Portal. This video provides instructions on using the Portal that you should review before writing your first items. A PDF of the slide deck is also provided.
Item Writing Portal Instructions video
Item Writing Portal Instructions slide deck
ATD Item Writer's Guide: This document provides thorough guidance for writing items for all ATD examinations. If you want a deeper dive into the material covered in the Item Writing Workshop, check out the Guide.
Content Outlines: These documents provide the content outlines for the APTD and CPTD exams, respectively. They are provided so you can see where your assigned content area falls within the overall content of your credential.
Reference List: This is the list of approved references for the ATD exams. All items must be referenced to a publication from this approved list. (Do not reference any items to the ATD Learning System, which is no longer being used.)
NOTE: ATD CI will provide you with Dropbox access to PDF resources from this list to use for item writing. Please use these resources within the Dropbox (do not download them.) Also, these resources are to be used only for ATD item writing—do not share these resources with anyone else or use them for other purposes.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at atd@thecaviartgroup.com.