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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

Live Online

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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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Why Business Acumen Is Every Employee’s Competitive Edge

When employees build business acumen, they see how their work connects to the company’s success.

By Kevin Cope on April 30, 2025

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Coaching Skills for Leaders: Transforming Organizations and Individuals

Embracing coaching not only elevates the capabilities of leaders but also transforms the workplace into a thriving ecosystem where individuals and teams can excel.

By Matt Wallat, Erin Barlow on April 30, 2025

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5 Reasons to Consider Using Commercial Video Games for Learning

Five reasons why commercial video games can be effective learning tools.

By Justin Matheson on April 25, 2025

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5 Essential Ingredients for a Successful L&D Program

There are five elements that are essential to making any training program successful.

By Maggie Layfield on April 29, 2025

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Why You’re Not Getting Promoted

Three unspoken rules separate those who rise through the ranks from those who stay stuck.

By Karol Figueroa on April 28, 2025