When you become a member of the Association for Talent Development (ATD), you belong to the strongest community of talent development professionals in the world.
Your membership unlocks immediate and unparalleled professional growth and development opportunities. As a member, you'll gain access to a treasure trove of actionable tools and templates, step-by-step how-to guides, in-depth articles, proven solutions to your biggest challenges, and a vibrant community that will empower you to excel in the field of talent development.
Invest in your professional future and take your career to new heights by joining ATD today.
Why Should I Join ATD?
Here's how ATD membership can empower you on your journey to success:
Elevate your career, expand your horizons, and make a lasting impact. Join us today and embark on a journey of growth, connection, and achievement with ATD. Your future self will thank you.
What ATD Members Are Saying
Are you a senior (at least 65 years of age), student (currently enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours per year at a college or university), or a young professional (35 years of age or younger)? We have membership options for you. Select Professional or Professional Plus membership for 12 months to display additional membership options.
Dive Into ATD Membership Benefits
ATD provides you with a wealth of resources to help you find solutions to whatever challenge you're facing. Explore our member benefits below.
NEW BENEFIT!
Talent Development Body of Knowledge
Online publication that serves as a comprehensive collection of concepts, definitions, methodologies, and examples that lay the foundation and guiding principles for the profession.
250+
Templates and Tools Library
200+ templates, tools, book summaries, and checklists to save you time and effort.
2,000+
Library of Videos, Webinars, and Conference Session Recordings
Access to 2,000+ videos and conference session recordings, and 600+ archived webinars to quickly build your skills and competencies on critical topics and emerging trends.
UNLIMITED
Access to Professional Development Specialists
This free resource gives you one-on-one guidance to make the most of ATD learning opportunities. Schedule your appointment today!
$499 VALUE!
Annual State of the Industry Report
The digital version of ATD’s annual research report is included with membership. This report is a great way to benchmark your organization against the industry--$499 value!
500+
TD at Work Guides
400+, 20-page deep dives into crucial industry topics with actionable tools you can use right away.
30+
10-Minute Case Studies
30+ stories about how top-performing industry organizations tackle specific challenges.
Capabilities Self-Assessment
Take the self-assessment to measure your skills and knowledge in personal, organizational, and professional capabilities. Then, use your results to build a personalized Learning Plan from ATD Resources that will close knowledge and skill gaps to prepare you for the next step in your career.
Monthly TD Magazine
13 issues of an award-winning magazine, plus digital archives, to help you stay current on the industry’s top trends and topics.
Member-Only Discounts
Members always pay the lowest price and can find deep discounts on publications, research reports, conferences and courses.
Micro Course Library
Professional Plus members have exclusive access to 99 adaptive micro courses that assess your knowledge base and tailor content in real-time to your unique learning needs.
Digital Membership Badge
Showcase your membership in email signatures or digital resumes, and on social media sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter!
Joining a professional association can offer several benefits to both individuals and organizations. Here are some tips to help convince your boss of the value of ATD membership!
Use our handy email template to help your manager understand why an ATD membership is a cost-effective way for you to add value to your organization. Include the brochure to provide additional details.