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