About the American Society for Training & Development
The ASTD Mission: Through exceptional learning and performance, we create a world that works better.
The American Society for Training & Development provides world-class professional development opportunities, content, networking, and resources for workplace learning and performance professionals. Dedicated to helping members increase their relevance, enhance their skills, and align learning to business results, ASTD sets the standard for best practices within the profession.
The society is recognized for shaping global discussions on workforce development and providing the tools to demonstrate the impact of learning on the organizational bottom line. ASTD represents the profession’s interests to corporate executives, policy makers, academic leaders, small business owners, and consultants through world-class content, convening opportunities, professional development, and awards and recognition.
Professional Development
- Certificate programs
- Conferences and workshops
- Online learning
- Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) certification through the ASTD Certification Institute
- Career Center and Job Bank
Resources
- T+D (Training + Development) magazine
- ASTD Press
- Industry newsletters
- Research and benchmarking
- Representation to policy makers
Networking
- Local chapters
- Online communities
- ASTD Connect
- Benchmarking Forum
- Learning Executives Network
Awards and Best Practices
- ASTD BEST Awards
- Excellence in Practice Awards
- E-Learning Courseware Certification (ECC) through the ASTD Certification Institute
Learn more about ASTD at www.astd.org.
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