The TDBoK™ Guide: Talent Development Body of Knowledge, second edition, is the updated and expanded comprehensive collection of concepts, definitions, methodologies, and examples that lays the foundation and guiding principles for those who develop talent in the workplace.
The TDBoK Guide offers a deep dive into the 23 key capability areas outlined within the Talent Development Capability ModelTM, the framework that tells talent development (TD) practitioners what they need to know and do to develop themselves, others, and their organizations. Developed by ATD in collaboration with more than 60 subject matter experts and incorporating curated perspectives from thousands of publications, this reference guide sets the gold standard for the TD profession. It:
For those preparing to obtain an ATD Certification Institute (CI) certification—the Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD®) or the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD®)—the TDBok Guide also serves as a resource for exam preparation.
The TDBoK Guide, second edition, goes beyond training and instructional design to address the full spectrum of information TD professionals need for success, today and in the future. We recommend every TD professional have a copy on hand to learn about their field and grow their career. Download our infographic to find out what's changed from the first to second edition.
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