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About ATD

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Celebrating our 80th anniversary, the Association for Talent Development is a professional membership organization supporting those who develop the knowledge and skills of employees around the world. Our members and customers are professionals who help others achieve their full potential by improving their knowledge, skills, and abilities in the workplace. They go by many titles: talent development managers, trainers, instructional designers, performance consultants, frontline managers, workplace learning professionals, and more.

Celebrating our 80th anniversary, the Association for Talent Development is a professional membership organization supporting those who develop the knowledge and skills of employees around the world. Our members and customers are professionals who help others achieve their full potential by improving their knowledge, skills, and abilities in the workplace. They go by many titles: talent development managers, trainers, instructional designers, performance consultants, frontline managers, workplace learning professionals, and more.

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ATD’s members come from more than 100 countries and work in organizations of all sizes and in all industry sectors. Interested in learning more about membership ? You can also join a local chapter or find out about international membership.

ATD’s members come from more than 100 countries and work in organizations of all sizes and in all industry sectors. Interested in learning more about membership? You can also join a local chapter or find out about international membership.

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    ATD's Talent Development Capability Model is a framework to guide the TD profession in what practitioners need to know and do to develop themselves, others, and their organizations. It is a blueprint for impact.

    ATD's Talent Development Capability Model is a framework to guide the TD profession in what practitioners need to know and do to develop themselves, others, and their organizations. It is a blueprint for impact.

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    Thought leaders share ideas in articles , podcasts, webcasts , and our award-winning magazines .

    Thought leaders share ideas in articles, podcasts, webcasts, and our award-winning magazines.

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    Interested in books or research ?

    Interested in books or research?

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    Our conferences offer unparalleled opportunities to learn and network.

    Our conferences offer unparalleled opportunities to learn and network.

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    Take a course! There are many education programs for your professional development.

    Take a course! There are many education programs for your professional development.

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    The Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD®) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials are the only certifications for practitioners in the talent development industry.

    The Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD®) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials are the only certifications for practitioners in the talent development industry.

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    Our Job Bank is a free resource for those looking for their next talent development position.

    Our Job Bank is a free resource for those looking for their next talent development position.

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Learn More About ATD Leadership ATD's President and CEO, Tony Bingham, works with the board, a staff of nearly 200, and a global network of volunteers.

Learn More About ATD Leadership
ATD's President and CEO, Tony Bingham, works with the board, a staff of nearly 200, and a global network of volunteers.

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Professional Recognition and Awards

Professional Recognition and Awards

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ATD has several awards programs and recognizes organizations and individuals who are leading the talent development profession.

ATD has several awards programs and recognizes organizations and individuals who are leading the talent development profession.

Press Room

Press Room

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Looking for more information about recent ATD news, or want to register for a press pass for a conference? Visit the ATD Press Room. You can also read our annual report and learn about Employee Learning Week.

Looking for more information about recent ATD news, or want to register for a press pass for a conference? Visit the ATD Press Room. You can also read our annual report and learn about Employee Learning Week.