ATD Education
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
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
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
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
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:
Development of mastery through a learning journey tailored to your unique role and goals
Our Content
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.
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
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:
1. Exploring | 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. |
2. Informed | 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. |
3. Capable | 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. |
4. Advanced | 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. |
5. Strategic Leader | 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. |
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.
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
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.
On Demand Courses | Certificate Programs | ATD Master Programs | Certification Preparation | APTD® /CPTD® Certification | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Prerequisites | 2 -3 years experience | Experience and professional development requirements* | |||
Format | On Demand | Live Online Face-to-Face | Blended | On Demand | Certification Exam |
Learning Hours | 30-90 minutes | 14–21 hours | 28 hours | 28 hours | |
Level | Informed | Capable | Advanced | Informed (APTD) Advanced (CPTD) | |
Credits | CEUs ATD CI SHRM HRCI | CEUs ATD CI SHRM HRCI* | CEUs ATD CI SHRM HRCI | CEUs ATD CI | |
Recognition | Letter of Completion | ATD Program Certificate Digital Badge | ATD Designation Program Certificate Digital Badge | Letter of Completion | APTD / CPTD Credential |
Takeaways | Templates & Tools | Reference Manual Workbook Templates & Tools Project Feedback | Reference Manual Workbook Templates & Tools Project feedback Capability Rubric | Exam Study Tools | Industry-recognized Credential 3-year Recertification |
* Learn more at td.org/certification
Ways to Get Started
Open Enrollment
Courses covering the full spectrum of talent development topics, offered face-to-face, live online, and on demand.
Global Open Enrollment
Courses in the Middle East, Japan, China, India, and other countries in multiple languages through approved ATD providers.