The National Talent Board ™ exists to professionalize the creator talent management industry through rigorous, verifiable credentialing.
The creator economy has grown into a $250B+ industry, yet there is no professional standard for the talent managers who represent creators, negotiate brand partnerships, and manage careers. The National Talent Board ™ was established to fill that gap - creating the first competency-based credential for this profession.
A creator economy where talent managers operate at a verified professional standard - where creators, brands, and employers can trust that a Certified Talent Director has the knowledge, skills, and ethical commitment to represent their interests.
We publish and maintain the CTD™ Competency Framework - a comprehensive professional standard defining what a qualified talent manager must know and be able to do across six domains.
We oversee the certification process including candidate eligibility, assessment requirements, capstone evaluation, and credential issuance.
We maintain a public verification database, enforce a code of professional ethics, and manage credential renewal and disciplinary processes.
We convene industry stakeholders, publish research, and advocate for professional standards in creator talent management.
The National Talent Board ™ is an independent nonprofit professional credentialing organization. The Board does not deliver training or educational programs. While the Board approves preparation programs that align with the CTD™ Competency Framework, it maintains strict independence from all training providers.
This separation - between the body that sets the standard and the programs that prepare candidates to meet it - is a foundational principle of credentialing integrity, consistent with practices at organizations like PMI, SHRM, and CompTIA.
2026 - The National Talent Board ™ is established as an independent professional credentialing organization. The CTD™ Competency Framework is published. The first Certified Talent Director credentials are issued.
