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  • May 05, 2026 8:08 PM | ATDps Admin (Administrator)

    How are the L&D strategies in your organization changing? The skills you rely on and the way you design and deliver learning are evolving rapidly. We want to better understand how this work is taking shape for you and your team.


    ATD’s Essential Skills survey captures how these strategies are being applied in practice. When you participate, you’ll provide insights into your role and which skills are most relevant to your daily work.


    Please share your perspective by May 29, 2026, to help elevate employee performance across the profession.

    Share Your Insights

    As a Thank You for Your Time:

    • Enter to win a 2026 registration to ATD’s Using AI Assistants to Power Productivity workshop.*

    • Receive exclusive early access to the survey results!

    • Receive five (5) recertification points, if you’re an APTD® or CPTD® certification holder.

    Why This Survey Matters:

    Your input helps identify the skills and capabilities practitioners are using today and where additional support is needed. The insights gathered will help inform future resources, tools, and learning opportunities to better support your work.

    *See terms and conditions.


  • May 05, 2026 8:06 PM | ATDps Admin (Administrator)

    Strengthen your impact across learning, leadership, and organizational change with our upcoming live online certificate programs. These courses are for professionals who are building facilitation expertise, developing leaders, creating engaging digital learning, supporting change initiatives, and striving to partner more effectively with stakeholders.


    Each course equips you with actionable methods from expert facilitators that you can use immediately, while building a skill set that supports long‑term career growth and influence.


    Until May 8, you can use promo code JUNE200 to save $200 on June deliveries of select programs.*


    Remember to use our special code ChIP Code 8020! 

    Details here

  • May 01, 2026 12:51 PM | ATDps Admin (Administrator)

    Your role comes with unique challenges—and unique opportunities to advance. Whether you want to deepen your expertise or explore an entirely new interest or career path, you’ll find learning that speaks directly to your goals. 

    From instructional design to facilitation, HR, coaching, or consulting, there’s a course experience that aligns with where you are—and where you want to grow next.

    Trainer or Facilitator

    • Adult Learning Certificate

    • Training & Facilitation Certificate

    • AI for Talent Development Workshop


    Instructional Designer

    • Instructional Design Certificate

    • Virtual Instructional Design Certificate

    • Needs Assessment Certificate

    HR/OD Professional

    • New Employee Onboarding Certificate

    • Human Performance Improvement Certificate

    • Creating a Skills-First Strategy for Your Organization Workshop


    Independent Consultant

    • Consulting Skills Certificate

    • Integrated Talent Management Certificate

    • Measuring Return on Investment Certificate


    Coach

    • Coaching Certificate

    • Advanced Facilitation Skills Certificate

    • Fundamentals of Negotiation Skills Workshop


  • March 22, 2026 4:37 PM | ATDps Admin (Administrator)

    If you’re facing shifting priorities, stretched teams, or pressure to innovate, the right training can transform those challenges into opportunities. Our April course lineup is built to help you work smarter and lead with greater impact. 


    From learning how AI can enhance instructional design, to building strong coaching foundations, each program delivers real-world strategies you can use right away. Invest in skills that not only solve today’s problems but also set you up for long-term success. 


    Your next step forward starts with professional development that truly supports you.

    Find a course and remember! March has some great savings to take advantage of.  Our special code is 8029!

  • March 21, 2026 5:00 PM | ATDps Admin (Administrator)

    For 48 hours, this gamified virtual conference spans the world with speakers and attendees from across the globe (of course, there will be recordings). We also have people competing in the Throwdown competition, so you can see examples of award-worthy gameful programs. Plus, there’ll be an area for learning games to try out, not to mention the interesting conversations you’ll have with like-minded people. 

    You can learn more about this global conversation: https://www.sententiagamification.com/gamicon48v

    When your members register using the coupon code: ATD48V they will receive a 20% discount. 


  • March 09, 2026 12:00 PM | ATDps Admin (Administrator)

    Nearly six years after its debut, the Talent Development Capability Model™ continues to serve as a foundation for how learning and development professionals assess skills, plan growth, and navigate evolving job expectations. 


    As the field shifts with advancements in AI, increasing personalization in learning, and growing emphasis on skills-based strategies, ATD is preparing for our next update to the model. Your input is essential to ensuring that the framework reflects the realities of today’s work.


    Share your perspective in our global occupational survey by March 9, 2026 and help shape the next version of the Talent Development Capability Model.*


    As a thank you for completing the survey, participants will receive a code for 20% off an ATD course after submission.

    Take Survey
  • March 02, 2026 8:00 AM | ATDps Admin (Administrator)

    March 2–13, 2026

    Design virtual learning events that engage and motivate learners to apply new skills and knowledge on the job.

    Learn More
  • January 29, 2026 3:16 PM | ATDps Admin (Administrator)

    Learn in LA: Attend a Preconference Course in May

    ATD’s International Conference & EXPO 2026 is coming to Los Angeles from May 17–20. Before settling into the conference, attend a preconference education program. There are 28 courses and workshops to choose from, ranging from topics like instructional design to storytelling. Find the course that fits your professional development goals best and network with like-minded peers along the way.

    Find a course in LA

  • January 29, 2026 3:15 PM | ATDps Admin (Administrator)

    Every year, we publish a catalog to help you find an upcoming course that fits your schedule, learn which courses align with your career path, and identify additional learning opportunities.

    Cover of ATD's 2026 Education Course Catalog

    Our updated 2026 Education Course Catalog features:

    Industry-leading certificate courses and master programs

    Professional workshops

    APTD® and CPTD® preparation courses

    ATD’s online course library

    Browse the Catalog

  • December 01, 2025 3:06 PM | ATDps Admin (Administrator)

    Are you a recent doctoral graduate? Did your dissertation focus on a topic relevant to the practice of developing talent in organizations? If so, apply for the ATD Dissertation Award today! This award is presented to the person who has submitted the best doctoral dissertation for which a degree was granted between August 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025. The deadline to apply is December 1, 2025.


    Learn More

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