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• Getting Certified Series: Setting yourself up for success

  • Start
    July 09, 2024
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  • End
    July 30, 2024
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom - Confirmation email contains access

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  If you're interested in the APTD or CPTD certification, this learning series is for you! It'll help you gain the confidence to start your journey and the knowledge to navigate the process. You'll learn more about the time and financial commitment, review the exam preparation resources, and network with a community of professionals with similar goals.

  Each session will be facilitated by a professional who has gone through the certification process.

  The topics for each session are:

  • Return on Investment

  • Getting Started on Your Certification Journey

  • How to Study for the Exam

  • Taking the Exam

  Takeaways

  • Analyze the benefits of getting certified (e.g., career progression, develop capabilities)

  • Plan your time commitment and analyze testing windows 

  • Identifying potential communities and resources to explore

  • Get tips on how to effectively study for the exam

  • Know what to expect when you take the exam (in-person or remote)

  If you are considering certification or have already started studying, please join us! 

  
  

  About your facilitators

  Bethany Kline (Instructional Designer at Community Transit), Craig Snyder (Senior Instructional Designer at T-Mobile), Helen Cheng (Senior Instructional Designer at Clio), and Jessica Kennedy (Learning Experience Architect at ASRC Industrial) have earned their professional certification through ATD in the past three years. The process of studying for their CPTD designation was a tremendous growth opportunity for them. They’re giving back to the TD community by supporting others on the certification journey, sharing their unique perspective and answering questions in this special event series. 

  https://www.linkedin.com/in/klinebethany

  https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-snyder

  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chenghelen

  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicakennedycptd

  About your host

  Nick Bade is the Director of Learning and Development for Columbia Distributing, LEAN Green Belt certified in Knowledge Transfer, and ATDps’ ProDev Manager.  He has a proven track record in content creation, instructional design, and graphic design. Nick is skilled in delivering engaging and effective training programs, leveraging expertise as a teacher and radio personality to communicate ideas with clarity and charisma. He excels in designing impactful learning experiences that inspire and empower learners.

  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-bade/ 

   
  

  Capabilities: Knowledge Management, Career & Leadership Development, Lifelong Learning, Future Readiness

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• An ATDps Partnership with School of Story Design Trainings - Humanized Virtual Training

  • When
    August 20, 2024
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    3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

  
  

  School of Story Design offers ATD Puget Sound a 15% Coupon Code on the following courses:

  Humanized Virtual Training:

  2 days. 6 hours. Story Design meets Virtual Training. This workshop focuses on how to efficiently design and deliver action-driven virtual training experiences that learners look forward to. Simple and transformative.

  What new skills and outcomes will attendees walk away with?

  -Build activities focused on discovery & discussion

  -Implement Story > Reflect > Solve > Feedback

  -Use virtual tools to increase discovery

  -Facilitate a virtual learning experience for peers

  
  

  Rance Greene formed needastory.com and the School of Story Design (schoolofstorydesign.com) for those who struggle with storytelling at work. His methodology—Story Design—gives leaders and talent development professionals a systematic and creative way for discovering who their audience is and how to persuade them to take action on new ideas. He helps leadership teams, entrepreneurs and instructional designers discover that they are uniquely equipped to tell the best story for their audiences. Rance is the author of Instructional Story Design, a practical guide for developing stories that train. He coaches, teaches, speaks and writes often on the benefits of stories to connect people to one another.

  
  

  Register here: https://www.schoolofstorydesign.com/course/humanized-virtual-training-aug-2024

  15% Coupon code: STORYATDPS15

  
  

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• Wisdom for Everyday Living & Inspiring Others

  • When
    August 22, 2024
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    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, 500 5th Ave N, Conference Center. (The Seattle Office room Orcas Island)
  • Spaces left
    50

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  Join us for a special event with the renowned author of "Lessons Learned for My Sons," where we delve into a few inspiring stories that offer valuable lessons applicable both personally and professionally. This interactive session will focus on 2-3 select lessons, each aligned with specific capabilities from the ATD Capability Model.

  
  

  We will explore how these stories can enhance your skills in areas such as Consulting & Business Partnering, along with other critical capabilities. Each lesson shared will include a practical call to action, empowering you to apply these insights at home, at work, and within your team.
  

  Don't miss this opportunity to gain actionable wisdom and drive your personal and professional growth forward. Collaborate with peers, engage in meaningful discussions, and leave with a renewed perspective on leadership and personal development.

  
  

  Takeaways for Participants:

  • Understand how to apply lessons from real-life stories to enhance your leadership and personal capabilities.
  • Discover actionable insights and strategies within the Consulting & Business Partnering capability and others.
  • Engage in practical exercises and discussions with a community of like-minded professionals.

  
  

  Register now to secure your spot and embark on a journey of growth and learning. Transform your approach to leadership and make a lasting impact in every area of your life.

  At the event you will also receive a copy of the book, "Lessons Learned for My Sons: Insights for Leadership and Personal Growth" by David Watson - a $19.88 value. 

  Special thank you to our event sponsor, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, that will also provide light refreshments at the event.

  Please note that the last day to register is August 15, 2024. Space is limited, so hurry up! :)

  
  

  About our Guest

  Our speaker, David Watson, delivers leadership services to help individuals, teams and/or organizations reach their fullest (business) potential and ultimate (personal) passion - basically what I've been doing informally all of my life. Now he focuses full time on helping shift mindsets, behaviors and cultural beliefs at the critical inflection points of an individual's career journey and/or a company's organizational journey/transformation. All of this against the backdrop of VUCA - volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity - for rapidly changing market conditions.

  He is a published author of the book, "Lessons Learned for my Sons". You can read one, some or all of the 110 lessons and apply them to your own growth and development - or in the service of others as well. Enjoy.

  David's prior life was all about enterprise software and technology/management consulting.

  
  

  
  

  Capability Model - Training Delivery & Facilitation, Collaboration & Leadership, Cultural Awareness & Inclusion, Lifelong Learning, Business Insight, Talent Strategy & Management, Future Readiness.

  
  

  Puget Sound Chapter Programs have been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute for continuing education credits towards professional development hours for recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials.
  

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• An ATDps Partnership with School of Story Design Trainings - The Instructional Story Design Experience

  • When
    September 03, 2024
  • Location
    Virtual

  
  

  School of Story Design offers ATD Puget Sound a 15% Coupon Code on the following course:

  The Instructional Story Design Experience: 

  -A 6-week cohort designed to give ID's practice with each step of Instructional Story Design. -Join a group of global designers and bring your training to life, one step at a time.

  -3 live virtual meetings with Rance Greene, author of Instructional Story Design.

  -9 chapters of action-packed learning with state-of-the-art elearning courses, videos, job aids and templates.

  -Coaching on key assignments throughout The Experience.

  -15 Barrier Breakers to help overcome common challenges to implementing Instructional Story Design.

  -Community discussions throughout the 6-weeks.

  -Capstone project with personal feedback to take your instructional design skills to the next level.

  What new skills and outcomes will attendees walk away with?

  -Consult stakeholders and SMEs

  -Analyze for action

  -Design relatable characters

  -Build stories with strong conflict

  -Train with stories

  -Produce stories using the tools you already own.

  
  

  Rance Greene formed needastory.com and the School of Story Design (schoolofstorydesign.com) for those who struggle with storytelling at work. His methodology—Story Design—gives leaders and talent development professionals a systematic and creative way for discovering who their audience is and how to persuade them to take action on new ideas. He helps leadership teams, entrepreneurs and instructional designers discover that they are uniquely equipped to tell the best story for their audiences. Rance is the author of Instructional Story Design, a practical guide for developing stories that train. He coaches, teaches, speaks and writes often on the benefits of stories to connect people to one another.

  
  

  Register here: https://www.schoolofstorydesign.com/course/isdx-c3-sep-2024

  15% Coupon code: STORYATDPS15

  
  

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• L&D Pro Academy: Foundations of L&D, presented by Endurance Learning

  • When
    September 13, 2024
  • Location
    Date and Time are placeholders for now.

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  Crafted meticulously for forward-thinking professionals like you, this 8-week course is your gateway to mastering the dynamic realm of L&D. Led by an industry leader, Brian Washburn, this educational experience is your ticket to becoming a game-changer in the world of learning. As you dive into the weekly sessions and collaborative engagements, you’ll equip yourself with the tools, insights, and confidence to lead, innovate, and redefine learning paradigms.

  This event is offered through Endurance Learning as a revenue share program with ATDps, the advertising partner.

  
  

  Outcomes:

  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the learning and development landscape.
  • Acquire hands-on experience with various learning tools and methodologies.
  • Build a robust foundation in designing inclusive and engaging learning experiences.
  • Establish a network of like-minded professionals for ongoing collaboration and support.

  
  

  Takeaways for Participants:

  • In-depth course materials and resources.
  • A copy of ""What’s Your Formula? Combine Learning Elements for Impactful Training"" by Brian Washburn.
  • Exclusive access and discounts to Soapbox.
  • Membership to the L&D Mastermind Group for continued learning and networking.
  • Future discounts on all L&D Pro Academy courses.
  • Informational sheet for downloading is below.

  
  

  Intended Audience:

  
  

  • Aspiring L&D professionals seeking foundational knowledge.
  • Existing L&D practitioners aiming to enhance their skills.
  • Individuals transitioning into the L&D domain.
  • Anyone passionate about creating impactful learning experiences.

  
  

  Curriculum: 

  Descriptions of the weekly topics are available on page two of the Info Sheet by clicking below

  LD-Pro-Academy_InfoSheet_v2 (1).pdf
  

  Register now to express your interest in the cohort! 

  Note: The time and date of the course may change depending on the facilitator's and registered participants' availability. Please indicate your preferred meeting time in the registration form.

  
  

  Brian Washburn, a leader in the L&D space, brings over two decades of experience to the table. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Endurance Learning, Brian has authored influential works, including "What’s Your Formula?" and "Instructional Design on a Shoestring". Recognized as a Top Young Trainer by Training Magazine and a former president of ATD Puget Sound, Brian's insights and expertise promise an enriching and transformative learning experience.
  

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