Our Approach to Learning
Our Approach to Learning
As the world's leading experts in professional learning, we know how people learn best—and we design learning that works. Get the information, insights, and skills you need to expand your mindset and increase your strategic impact. Together, we'll empower you to develop talent in the workplace and create a world that works better.
Our Mission
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At ATD Education, our mission is to increase the capability of talent professionals to develop themselves, develop others, and develop organizations. Our learning resources and experiences are designed with three goals in mind.
At ATD Education, our mission is to increase the capability of talent professionals to develop themselves, develop others, and develop organizations. Our learning resources and experiences are designed with three goals in mind.
Develop Individuals
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You help others reach their potential. Let us help you reach yours. We have the community, tools, resources, courses, and credentials you need.
You help others reach their potential. Let us help you reach yours. We have the community, tools, resources, courses, and credentials you need.
Develop Teams
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Backed by research, our learning resources define what your talent development team needs to know and do to be successful today and tomorrow.
Backed by research, our learning resources define what your talent development team needs to know and do to be successful today and tomorrow.
Develop Organizations
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Our research shows that when TD professionals partner with other areas of the business to develop their workforce, the results are significant.
Our research shows that when TD professionals partner with other areas of the business to develop their workforce, the results are significant.
Our Brand Promise
No matter what type of course or format you choose, the ATD Education learning experience delivers:
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Research-based content to expand your knowledge, skills, and mindset
Research-based content to expand your knowledge, skills, and mindset
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The wisdom and guidance of an industry-leading facilitator
The wisdom and guidance of an industry-leading facilitator
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Learning with and from your talent development peers
Learning with and from your talent development peers
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A practical, tools-based approach to support application on the job
A practical, tools-based approach to support application on the job
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Development of mastery through a learning journey tailored to your unique role and goals
Development of mastery through a learning journey tailored to your unique role and goals
Our Content
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The Talent Development Capability Model ™ , based on research from more than 3,000 talent practitioners globally, is at the heart of every ATD Education learning experience. We design, develop, and facilitate our courses according to the model—while continuously keeping an eye toward emerging practices.
The Talent Development Capability Model™, based on research from more than 3,000 talent practitioners globally, is at the heart of every ATD Education learning experience. We design, develop, and facilitate our courses according to the model—while continuously keeping an eye toward emerging practices.
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Our extensive collection of courses is aligned to the 23 capabilities in the Talent Development Capability Model. Each capability is broken down into a set of skills required to master that capability. The model serves as a map for your career journey—making it easy for you to identify and build the skills you need to be successful in your role and grow in your career.
Our extensive collection of courses is aligned to the 23 capabilities in the Talent Development Capability Model. Each capability is broken down into a set of skills required to master that capability. The model serves as a map for your career journey—making it easy for you to identify and build the skills you need to be successful in your role and grow in your career.
Learning Proficiency Levels
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Whether you’re new to the talent profession, midway through your TD career, or navigating the demands of senior leadership, ATD has the community, tools, resources, courses, and certifications you need to upskill yourself or your team. We see your learning progression in five stages:
Whether you’re new to the talent profession, midway through your TD career, or navigating the demands of senior leadership, ATD has the community, tools, resources, courses, and certifications you need to upskill yourself or your team.
We see your learning progression in five stages:
Content 1. Exploring 1. Exploring | Content The Exploring level is a great place to start if you possess little knowledge and little to no skill on the topic. For content at this level, check out ATD's Micro Course Library . The Exploring level is a great place to start if you possess little knowledge and little to no skill on the topic. For content at this level, check out ATD's Micro Course Library. |
Content 2. Informed 2. Informed | Content Resources at the Informed level will give you general, conceptual knowledge or awareness of a topic. Many of our on demand courses are at the Informed level. Resources at the Informed level will give you general, conceptual knowledge or awareness of a topic. Many of our on demand courses are at the Informed level. |
Content 3. Capable 3. Capable | Content At the Capable level, you will be able to apply knowledge of a topic and perform related skills consistently. Search certificate programs to find content at the Capable level. At the Capable level, you will be able to apply knowledge of a topic and perform related skills consistently. Search certificate programs to find content at the Capable level. |
Content 4. Advanced 4. Advanced | Content With Advanced resources, you will be able to apply in-depth knowledge of a topic and perform related skills consistently and accurately, as well as lead or direct others in performing skills. ATD Master Programs are advanced and require 3-5 years of experience. With Advanced resources, you will be able to apply in-depth knowledge of a topic and perform related skills consistently and accurately, as well as lead or direct others in performing skills. ATD Master Programs are advanced and require 3-5 years of experience. |
Content 5. Strategic Leader 5. Strategic Leader | Content At the Strategic Leader level, you will be able to apply comprehensive knowledge of a topic, provide expert advice, lead others and make sound judgments, as well as provide consultation and leadership to others in the form of this skill. At the Strategic Leader level, you will be able to apply comprehensive knowledge of a topic, provide expert advice, lead others and make sound judgments, as well as provide consultation and leadership to others in the form of this skill. |
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Each proficiency level refers to proficiency in a specific Talent Development Capability area. Each learning resource is aligned to one of these levels, making it easy for you find the best fit for your current needs.
Each proficiency level refers to proficiency in a specific Talent Development Capability area. Each learning resource is aligned to one of these levels, making it easy for you find the best fit for your current needs.
Find Courses By Role
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Get a curated list of courses to help you grow in your current role or to expand your skills into a new area. Select a role to get started.
Get a curated list of courses to help you grow in your current role or to expand your skills into a new area. Select a role to get started.
Our Programs
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You’ve come to ATD for professional development. Now, build your talent development credentials. We offer a variety of learning options to help you continue to build your skills and validate your knowledge throughout your career.
You’ve come to ATD for professional development. Now, build your talent development credentials. We offer a variety of learning options to help you continue to build your skills and validate your knowledge throughout your career.
Content | Content On Demand Courses On Demand Courses | Content Certificate Programs Certificate Programs | Content ATD Master Programs ATD Master Programs | Content Certification Preparation Certification Preparation | Content APTD ® /CPTD ® Certification APTD® /CPTD® Certification |
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Content Prerequisites Prerequisites | Content | Content | Content 2 -3 years experience 2 -3 years experience | Content | Content Experience and professional development requirements* Experience and professional development requirements* |
Content Format Format | Content On Demand On Demand | Content Live Online Live Online Content Face-to-Face Face-to-Face | Content Blended Blended | Content On Demand On Demand | Content Certification Exam Certification Exam |
Content Learning Hours Learning Hours | Content 30-90 minutes 30-90 minutes | Content 14–21 hours 14–21 hours | Content 28 hours 28 hours | Content 28 hours 28 hours | Content |
Content Level | Content Informed Informed | Content Capable Capable | Content Advanced Advanced | Content Informed (APTD) Informed (APTD) Content Advanced (CPTD) Advanced (CPTD) | Content |
Content Credits Credits | Content CEUs CEUs Content ATD CI ATD CI Content SHRM SHRM Content HRCI HRCI | Content CEUs CEUs Content ATD CI ATD CI Content SHRM SHRM Content HRCI* HRCI* | Content CEUs CEUs Content ATD CI ATD CI Content SHRM SHRM Content HRCI HRCI | Content CEUs CEUs Content ATD CI ATD CI | Content |
Content Recognition Recognition | Content Letter of Completion Letter of Completion | Content ATD Program Certificate ATD Program Certificate Content Digital Badge Digital Badge | Content ATD Designation ATD Designation Content Program Certificate Program Certificate Content Digital Badge Digital Badge | Content Letter of Completion Letter of Completion | Content APTD / CPTD Credential APTD / CPTD Credential |
Content Takeaways Takeaways | Content Templates & Tools Templates & Tools | Content Reference Manual Reference Manual Content Workbook Workbook Content Templates & Tools Templates & Tools Content Project Feedback Project Feedback Content | Content Reference Manual Reference Manual Content Workbook Workbook Content Templates & Tools Templates & Tools Content Project feedback Project feedback Content Capability Rubric Capability Rubric | Content Exam Study Tools Exam Study Tools | Content Industry-recognized Credential Industry-recognized Credential Content 3-year Recertification 3-year Recertification |
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* Learn more at td.org/certification
* Learn more at td.org/certification
Ways to Get Started
Open Enrollment
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Courses covering the full spectrum of talent development topics, offered face-to-face, live online, and on demand.
Courses covering the full spectrum of talent development topics, offered face-to-face, live online, and on demand.
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Team Training
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Group training options for in-person and virtual teams.
Group training options for in-person and virtual teams.
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Global Open Enrollment
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Courses in the Middle East, Japan, China, India, and other countries in multiple languages through approved ATD providers.
Courses in the Middle East, Japan, China, India, and other countries in multiple languages through approved ATD providers.
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