Association for Talent Development (ATD)

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The Association for Talent Development (ATD) is a professional membership organization supporting those who develop the knowledge and skills of employees in organizations around the world. The association was previously known as the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD).

Members come from more than 120 countries and work in organizations of all sizes and in all industry sectors. Members and customers are professionals known by many titles: talent development managers, trainers, instructional designers, performance consultants, frontline managers, workplace learning professionals, and more.

ATD offers a variety of programs and services:

Articles, webcasts, magazines, books, research
Conferences offer unparalleled opportunities to learn and network
Education programs for professional development
Two professional certifications: Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD®) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) (these credentials are the only certifications for practitioners in the talent development industry)
Job Bank, a free resource for those looking for their next talent development position