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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.
The ATDYou Learning Library offers 80 expert-led, video-based, on-demand courses covering the most essential topics in talent development. Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills in instructional design, leadership, coaching, or learning technologies, this library has you covered. Learn more here.
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Upcoming Events
Courses
More than 100 courses offered face-to-face, live online, on demand, or a blend that will develop your professional skills and capabilities.
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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.
Webinars
Join an ATD webinar for expert advice, peer-to-peer connections, trending tech, and the latest research.
Certification Deadlines
Stay on top of APTD® or CPTD® application and testing deadlines.
Team Training
Now is the time to invest in your most valuable asset—your people! Partner with ATD to train your team.
Upcoming Courses
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.
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!
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Instructional Design Certificate
Design outcome-based learning using proven instructional design approaches, practical models and templates, and an iterative process. Learn More!
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!
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.
Feeling Stuck?
Overcome career stagnation by being intentional about your professional growth.
By Margaret Spence on May 1, 2025
Trust Isn’t a Feeling—It’s a System
Like anything that matters, trust gets stronger when we treat it like a system—something we define, practice, and reinforce consistently.
By Vitale Buford Hardin on May 7, 2025
5 Common Resume Mistakes to Avoid When Landing Your Next L&D Role
If you are intentional about avoiding these mistakes, you’ll find your application-to-interview success rate will skyrocket.
By Sarah Cannistra on May 5, 2025
Need for More AI Training Persists in Organizations
New Association for Talent Development (ATD) research uncovers the need for more artificial intelligence training and policies in the workplace.
By Paula Ketter on May 7, 2025
How the CPTD Opened Doors to AI, Awards, and Mentorship
Meet Celeste Stratton who earned the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD®) credential in 2016.
Published on May 1, 2025
ATD provides members with tools, essential resources and a community of 30,000 professionals to stay nimble in the fast changing world of learning and development.
As you set organizational goals for 2025, now is the time to invest in your most valuable asset—your people! It’s not too late to partner with ATD to train your team on the necessary skills to start the year strong.