Question 1

What does ATD membership include?

Accepted Answer

Membership includes unlimited access to hundreds of videos and webinars, downloadable templates, tools, and how-to guides, monthly TD Magazine, exclusive research reports, enhanced access to career planning tools, and a private online community. Professional Plus members get access to an enhanced library of 99 micro courses. In short, you get access to a treasure trove of benefits valued at more than $3,500 and a network of professionals who understand (and can help solve) challenges you face every day!

Question 2

What's the difference between Professional and Professional Plus?

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Professional and Professional Plus share the exact same benefits, except that Professional Plus members also get access to an enhanced library of 99 micro courses valued at $795. Here is a list of the micro courses that are included: 5-D Consulting Model Assembling a Change Management Team Assessing With Multiple Choice Questions Basic Training for Trainers Basics of Developing Instructional Materials Building a Coaching Organization Business Writing Coaching Beyond the Basics Collecting Data for Training Needs Assessment Communicating Effectively During Change Compelling Virtual Presentations Compliance Training That Matters Conflict Resolution for Workplace Teams Course and Lesson Online Basics Creating Coaching Plans Creating Visuals for Virtual Presentations Creating a Career Portfolio Creating an Internal Coaching Program Data Analysis and Statistics for Needs Assessment Delivering Feedback and Measuring the Success of Coaching Delivering Memorable Presentations Delivering Virtual Presentations Designing Content for Virtual Training Designing and Developing Blended Learning Designing and Developing for the Online Classroom Designing and Facilitating for the Learner's Brain Developing Activities for Virtual Training Developing Practice Exercises and Assessment Materials Developing a Leadership Strategy Developing a Presentation Effective Classroom Training Techniques, Part 1 Effective Classroom Training Techniques, Part 2 Events of Instruction Support Learning Facilitating Coaching Breakthroughs Forming Workplace Teams Game Design for Learning Great Coaching Dialogue Great Visual Presentations Helping Performers Get Unstuck Icebreakers and Motivators Improving Formal Learning With Social Media Interviewing to Get the Job Introduction to Coaching Programs Introduction to Memory and Cognition in Learning Introduction to Microlearning Introduction to Proposal Writing Introduction to Selecting Instructional Methods and Media Leadership Competencies Leading Successful Teams Leading as a Futurist Manager's Guide to Employee Development Managing Difficult Behaviors in the Classroom Managing as a Ground Floor Leader Marketing the Learning Function Maximizing the Impact of Talent Development Mobile Learning Moving Training from the Classroom to Online Neuroscience and Memory for the Trainers Overcoming Coaching Challenges Overview of ADDIE Overview of Collaborative Leadership Overview of Evaluation Overview of Executive Dashboards for Learning and Development Overview of Learning and Development in Healthcare Overview of Outsourcing the Learning Function Overview of Talent Engagement Overview of Training Needs Assessment Overview of Visual Aids Overview of the Training Cycle Overview of xAPI Peer Coaching Planning a Presentation Planning and Organizing Training Events Powerful Storytelling Techniques Preparing Participants for Virtual Training Preparing Virtual Facilitators Preparing to Deliver Training Presentation Delivery Basics Processes for Learning Questioning Techniques to Engage Your Audience Roles and Communication on Workplace Teams Selecting Technology for Virtual Training Storyboarding and Prototyping Successful Global Training Successful Subject Matter Expert Projects Surveys from Start to Finish The ADDIE Model for Learning and Development in Healthcare The Case for Blended Learning The Learner-Centered Classroom Training Adult Learners Understanding Change and Its Impact Using Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) Scores to Guide Learning Efforts Virtual Training Logistics Winning Support and Overcoming Challenges During Change Working With Subject Matter Expert (SME) Trainers Working with Subject Matter Experts Writing Performance-Based Learning Objectives Writing a Great Resume Writing for Readability

Question 3

Is ATD right for me?

Accepted Answer

If your work falls into any of these job groupings, then ATD membership is right for you: Training coordination and administration Instructional design Training delivery and facilitation Learning technology Learning strategy Career and leadership development Organization development Coaching Talent development executive leadership

Question 4

Can I expense my membership through my employer?

Accepted Answer

Many members use professional development funds or training budgets to cover the cost of membership.

Question 5

Do I get instant access to the benefits after joining?

Accepted Answer

Yes. As soon as your payment is processed, you can log in and begin exploring your member benefits immediately.

Question 6

What assistance will I receive to navigate my membership?

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After you join, you will receive a series of onboarding touchpoints to help get you acquainted with your new membership. Our Senior Membership Engagement Manager hosts small-group office hour sessions for you to ask specific questions, or you may attend one of our monthly information-packed "Make the Most of Your Membership Benefits" sessions to see all of the benefits available to you and learn how to navigate the website to access them. Our customer care team is always on call to assist you.

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What does ATD membership include?

What's the difference between Professional and Professional Plus?

Is ATD right for me?

Can I expense my membership through my employer?

Do I get instant access to the benefits after joining?

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