Who We Are

The Association for Talent Development (ATD) is a professional membership organization supporting those who develop the knowledge and skills of employees in organizations around the world. The association was previously known as the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD).

Meet Our Leaders

ATD’s Board of Directors comprises thought leaders in the field who represent diverse industries. ATD's President and CEO, Tony Bingham, works with the board, a staff of more than 100, and a global network of volunteers, all committed to helping create a world that works better. The National Advisors for Chapters (NAC) are volunteer advisors to U.S. chapter leaders and ATD’s chapter services team.

What We Do

We support the talent development profession by providing trusted content in the form of research, books, webcasts, events, and education programs. We host a variety of conferences several times a year, including the premier international gathering for talent development practitioners.

Whom We Serve

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? Visit our Member Center. You can also join a local chapter or find out about international membership.

Explore Our Content

• Visit our Communities of Practice to learn about important topics in the profession.
• Thought leaders share ideas on our blog, and you can view many archived webcasts too.
• Interested in books or research?
• Check out our award-winning TD magazine!
• Our conferences offer unparalleled opportunities to learn and network.

• Take a course! There are more than 70 education programs for your professional development.
• Our Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP ®) credential is the premier certification for practitioners in the talent development industry.
• Our Job Bank is a free resource for those looking for their next talent development position.