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About ATD

The Association for Talent Development (ATD) is a professional membership organization supporting those who develop the knowledge and skills of employees in organizations worldwide.

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30,000+

Members

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120+

Countries With an ATD Presence

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900+

Organizations Have Trained With Us

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160,000+

Professionals Have Learned With ATD Education

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13+

Conferences Each Year

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Industry-leading Certifications

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Upcoming Events

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Courses

More than 100 courses offered face-to-face, live online, on demand, or a blend that will develop your professional skills and capabilities.

Face to face

In person

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Conferences

Join other talent development professionals from around the world at one of our many conferences to network, learn from experts, engage with industry suppliers, and more.

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Webinars

Join an ATD webinar for expert advice, peer-to-peer connections, trending tech, and the latest research.

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Certification Deadlines

Stay on top of APTD® or CPTD® application and testing deadlines.

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Team Training

Now is the time to invest in your most valuable asset—your people! Partner with ATD to train your team.

Upcoming Courses

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CO-OFFERED BY PENN GSE AND ATD

Talent Development Executive Certificate

Build the personal, learning, and business leadership skills needed to successfully lead as a C-suite executive. Learn more.

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CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Training & Facilitation Certificate

Gain a complete understanding of the training function, by learning and practicing the skills of an exceptional trainer and facilitator. Learn More!

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CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Instructional Design Certificate

Design outcome-based learning using proven instructional design approaches, practical models and templates, and an iterative process. Learn More!

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CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

E-Learning Instructional Design Certificate

Use instructional design principles to design asynchronous e-learning courses to engage participants and meet business needs. Learn More!

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MASTER SERIES

ATD Master Trainer® Program

Elevate your skills through this experiential and blended assessment-based program. Grow your knowledge, prove your skill, and challenge yourself. Become an ATD Master Trainer. Learn More!

Recent News and Insights

Let ATD keep you up to date on the latest news and industry topics. Read articles, browse members-only content, or listen to a podcast.

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The ABCs of E-Learning Standards

The varying specifications may sound like alphabet soup, and knowing when to use each one isn’t always easy.

By Tammy Wise Rutherford on April 1, 2025

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Seth Godin: A Can’t Miss Keynote at ATD25

I’m excited to see what fresh perspectives Seth Godin will bring to the ATD25 audience. I’m sure it will be a memorable talk.

By Kristen Fyfe-Mills on April 1, 2025

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Beyond Band-Aids—Finding a Cure That Sticks

Use a simple tool for root cause analysis to dig deep and find a real cure for what ails your organization.

By MJ Hall on March 31, 2025

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3 Principles for Navigating the People Side of Change

Strong leadership requires firm foundations, reflection, and a supportive network.

By Shannon Davis on March 21, 2025

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"I was deeply motivated to enhance my performance at work and elevate the impact of the trainings I design..."

Araceli Frias, a talent and development specialist, earned the ATD Master Trainer® Program Certificate.

Published on June 12, 2024