When you become a member of the Association for Talent Development (ATD), you belong to the strongest community of talent development professionals in the world.
Your membership unlocks immediate and unparalleled professional growth and development opportunities. As a member, you'll gain access to a treasure trove of actionable tools and templates, step-by-step how-to guides, in-depth articles, proven solutions to your biggest challenges, and a vibrant community that will empower you to excel in the field of talent development.
Invest in your professional future and take your career to new heights by joining ATD today.
Why Should I Join ATD?
Here's how ATD membership can empower you on your journey to success:
Elevate your career, expand your horizons, and make a lasting impact. Join us today and embark on a journey of growth, connection, and achievement with ATD. Your future self will thank you.
What ATD Members Are Saying
ATD has been invaluable in my career and my professional development. I have been a member for almost 40 years and continually find the resources, networks, and opportunities critical to my work. ATD is the only place where I know I can find the latest updates and critical details that make me successful in my role as a learning professional. Thank you, ATD!
Read MoreATD has provided me with great tools and knowledge which has helped me grow the Talent Development function at my organization. I've had little guidance, and have had to do a lot on my own, and ATD has helped me grow tremendously.
Read MoreI'm always interested in getting new ideas and input from ATD. I'm a big fan of the webinars and videos. It's mostly very useful. I love it.
My ATD membership has greatly enhanced my professional development by providing access to valuable resources and offering continuous learning opportunities. These benefits have helped me stay current with industry trends and improve my skills, directly impacting my effectiveness in the L&D field.
Read MoreThanks to ATD, I have a ready cadre of professionals to consult with and amazing access to online resources when needed. Name a new idea in L&D—I heard about it first through ATD.
Read MoreMy Favorite or Most Used ATD Member Benefit is TD magazine, TD at Work guides and the State of the Industry Report
I’ve had countless valuable experiences as an ATD member. The most valuable is the overall network of L&D professionals. I am blessed to connect and frequently engage with experts in gamification, virtual reality, microlearning, instructional design, organizational development, facilitation, and other areas. This network is productive, inclusive, and always open to sharing knowledge, processes, and successful practices.
Read MoreMy local Miami ATD chapter was active, and I learned much from the monthly presentations, many of which gave me practical tools and activities to apply in my own work. I also devoured features from TD magazine and used the articles to acquire other sources to deepen my understanding of learning and development. Finally, the ATD [conferences] were a terrific way to supercharge practical learning as well. This ATD support, along with some amazing, caring mentors along the way, has greatly enriched my journey as a talent development professional.
Read MoreJoining a professional association can offer several benefits to both individuals and organizations. Here are some tips to help convince your boss of the value of ATD membership!
Use our handy email template to help your manager understand why an ATD membership is a cost-effective way for you to add value to your organization. Include the brochure to provide additional details.
Dive Into ATD Membership Benefits
ATD provides you with a wealth of resources to help you find solutions to whatever challenge you're facing. Explore our member benefits below.
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ATD Community
Members-only platform for connecting with others in talent development to network, collaborate, ideate, and problem solve.
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TD Career Pathways
Explore the dynamic talent development field and discover the roles and responsibilities that make this critical work possible.
DIGITAL
Talent Development Body of Knowledge
Online publication that serves as a comprehensive collection of concepts, definitions, methodologies, and examples that lay the foundation and guiding principles for the profession.
300+
Templates and Tools Library
Collection of templates, tools, book summaries, and checklists to save you time and effort.
5,500+
Videos, Webinars, and Conference Session Recordings
Access to thousands of videos and conference session recordings, and all archived webinars to quickly build your skills and competencies on critical topics and emerging trends.
UNLIMITED
Access to Professional Development Specialists
This free resource gives you 1:1 guidance to make the most of ATD learning opportunities. Schedule your appointment today!
100+
Research Whitepapers
Dive into data-driven insights and key findings from the latest research reports.
$499 VALUE!
Annual State of the Industry Report
The digital version of ATD’s annual research report is included with membership. This report is a great way to benchmark your organization against the industry--$499 value!
500+
TD at Work Guides
20-page deep dives into crucial industry topics with actionable tools you can use right away.
40+
10-Minute Case Studies
Real stories about how top-performing industry organizations tackle specific challenges.
Capabilities Self-Assessment
Take the self-assessment to measure your skills and knowledge in personal, organizational, and professional capabilities. Then, use your results to build a personalized Learning Plan from ATD Resources that will close knowledge and skill gaps to prepare you for the next step in your career.
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Monthly TD Magazine
This award-winning magazine, plus digital archives, helps you stay current on the industry’s top trends and topics.
Member-Only Discounts
Members always pay the lowest price and can find deep discounts on publications, research reports, conferences and courses.
PROFESSIONAL PLUS ONLY
Micro Course Library
Professional Plus members have exclusive access to 99 adaptive micro courses that assess your knowledge base and tailor content in real-time to your unique learning needs.
Digital Membership Badge
Showcase your membership in email signatures or digital resumes, and on social media sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter!
Are you a senior (at least 65 years of age), student (currently enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours per year at a college or university), or a young professional (35 years of age or younger)? We have membership options for you. Select Professional or Professional Plus membership for 12 months to display additional membership options.