About the Association for Talent Development

The Association for Talent Development (ATD) champions the importance of learning and training by setting standards for the talent development profession. ATD is the largest, most trusted organization for the professional development of practitioners in training and talent development, serving a worldwide community with members in more than 100 countries. Since ATD was founded in 1943, the talent development field has expanded significantly to meet the needs of global businesses and emerging industries. Classroom trainers and facilitators, instructional designers, data analysts, coaches, and performance improvement consultants are among the professionals ATD supports with resources, membership, tools, courses, and credentials. Talent development professionals rely on ATD to establish benchmarks and capabilities for best practice.

Today, change is constant for organizations around the world. ATD’s mission is to empower professionals to develop talent in the workplace. The resources we provide help talent development professionals increase their impact and effectiveness include:

•  The Talent Development Capability Model

•  Education courses

•  Certifications and credentials

•  Membership

•  Industry-leading events held around the world

•  Research

•  Books and magazines

Learn more at td.org.