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ATD

Association for Talent Development
Together We Create a World That Works Better
Vision
Create a World That Works Better

Mission
Empower Professionals to Develop Talent in the Workplace

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Who We Are
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  • The Association for Talent Development is a professional membership organization supporting those who develop the knowledge and skills of employees around the world.
Meet Our Leaders
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  • Board of Directors
    ATD’s Board of Directors comprises thought leaders in the field who represent diverse industries. ATD's President and CEO, Tony... Learn More
  • ATD Leadership
    ATD's President and CEO, Tony Bingham, works with the board, a staff of more than 100, and a global network of volunteers, all ... Learn More
  • National Advisors for Chapters (NAC)
    The National Advisors for Chapters (NAC) are volunteer advisors to U.S. chapter leaders and ATD’s chapter services team.
What We Do
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We support the talent development profession by providing trusted content in the form of research, books, webcasts, events, and education programs. We host a variety of conferences several times a year, including the premier international gathering for talent development practitioners.

Who We Serve

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. ATD’s members come from more than 120 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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Professional Recognition and Awards

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

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Press Room

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.

ATD Press Room
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Our Public Policy Work

Workforce development is everyone’s business. On our public policy page you’ll find information on the skills gap, public resources for training, and information on legislation that may affect the talent development profession.

Our Public Policy Work
ATD's 2022 Annual Report
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Welcome to ATD
Dive into the world of ATD! The Association for Talent Development is a professional membership organization supporting professionals who develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees; improve workplace performance; and help organizations achieve business results. Discover more about ATD here: https://www.td.org