Membership Toolkit | ATD

Digital Membership Badge

• Do I have to accept a badge?

  Nope! You have the option to create an account and use Credly. There is no requirement to create an account. If you do not create an account, you will not hear more from Credly (except for automatic invites to accept your badge). Credly does not do anything with your data until you create an account.

• How does my membership get displayed as a badge?

  We have partnered with Credly to issue and manage digital ATD membership badges. The technology Credly uses is based on the Open Badge Standards maintained by IMS Global. This enables you to manage, share and verify your membership digitally.

• What are the benefits of a badge?

  Representing your ATD membership as a badge gives you a way to share your commitment online in a way that is simple, trusted and can be easily verified in real time. Badges provide employers and peers concrete evidence of your professional association membership. Credly also offers labor market insights, based on your skills. You can search and apply for job opportunities right through Credly.

• Who is Credly?

  Credly is the end-to-end solution for issuing and managing digital credentials. Credly works with credible organizations to provide digital credentials to individuals, worldwide.

• How will I know if I’ve earned a badge?

  You will receive an email notification from Credly ([email protected]) with instructions for claiming your badge and setting up your account.

• Why does LinkedIn say Credly would like to create, modify, and delete posts, comments, and reactions on your behalf?

  The LinkedIn language sometimes concerns earners. Credly does not create, modify or delete posts. This is standard LinkedIn language which we cannot control. However, it is necessary to allow in order to expedite sharing.

• What if I don’t want my badge to be public?

  You can easily configure your privacy settings in Credly. You’re in complete control of the information about yourself that is made public.

• Is there a fee to use Credly?

  No. This is a service we provide to you, at no cost.

• What’s to keep someone else from copying my badge and using it?

  While badges are simply digital image files, they are uniquely linked to data hosted on Credly. This link to verified data makes them more reliable and secure than a paper-based certificate. It also eliminates the possibility of anyone claiming your credential and your associated identity.

• Can I export badges issued through Credly to other badge-storing platforms?

  Yes, you can download your badge from the Share Badge page. Your downloaded badge contains Open Badge Infrastructure (OBI) compliant metadata embedded into the image. This allows you to store your badge on other OBI-compliant badge sites, such as the Badgr Backpack.

• What are labor market insights and how can I access them through Credly?

  Labor market insights are pulled from live job requisitions. Based on your skills you can learn which employers are hiring, what job titles you might be qualified for, salary ranges and more. Search active job listings and even apply for them with just a few clicks through Credly. Access the labor market insights from your badge details page by clicking on Related Jobs, or by clicking on the skill tags assigned to your badge.

• I have a question about Credly. Where can I find support?

  You can find tutorials and answers to additional questions here: support.credly.com.

• Newest Benefits

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• ATD Community

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  Members have complimentary access to the online TDBoK™ Guide: Talent Development Body of Knowledge. The TDBoK™ Guide is a comprehensive collection of concepts, definitions, methodologies, and examples that lays the foundation and guiding principles for those who develop talent in the workplace.

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  • State of the Industry Report: The State of the Industry report is ATD's annual review of talent development trends, spending, and activities that can help benchmark your team’s work.

  • 10-Minute Case Studies: A curated collection of proven talent development case study solutions from top-performing organizations around the world.

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• Micro Course Library

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• Connect 1:1 With Membership Staff

  • Member Engagement Office Hours - Join one of our small-group office hour sessions with Membership Engagement Manager, Margaret Gray, to ask questions, gain insights, and get started with using your benefits. Hosted every Tuesday from 1 - 3 p.m. EST

  • Make the Most of Your ATD Membership Sessions - Attend one of our monthly information-packed sessions to get acquainted with all the resources you need to make your ATD membership work for you as we walk through all of the benefits available and how to navigate the site to access them

• Explore the Talent Development Capability Model

  Discover what practitioners need to know and do to develop themselves, others, and their organizations. Take the self-assessment to measure your skills and knowledge and build a Learning Plan to close gaps.

• Get Certified with the Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD®) or Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD®)

  Earning a certification credential can build your skills, increase your earning potential, broaden your career opportunities, and unite you with an elite community of professionals. Explore APTD or CPTD now.

• Job Bank, Resume Review, and Career Advice

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• How do I get a copy of TD magazine?

  All members have access to the online edition of the latest magazine. Click on the magazine cover to launch the current online edition. To access previous editions, first launch the current issue then click the Archives button at the top of your screen. Members can also download full pdf versions of the magazine from the archives. US and Canadian members receive a printed version of the magazine, which is mailed to the primary address in the Contact Information section of your profile.

• What’s the difference between Professional and Professional Plus membership?

  Professional members have access to quick knowledge and actionable resources like the templates and tools library, while Professional Plus members get all the great resources that come with Professional membership plus robust professional development with acces to the library of 99 on-demand, adaptive micro courses.

• Can I upgrade from Professional membership to Professional Plus membership?

  Yes, please call ATD’s Customer Care team at 800.628.2783 or 1.703.683.8100 or email [email protected] to upgrade and start accessing the 99 Micro Course Library immediately.

• What is Power Membership?

  Power Membership consists of ATD national and local chapter membership. ATD chapters offer local networking opportunities, special interest groups, local leadership, and professional development opportunities. ATD provides industry trends and insights, best practices, key research, an online library, and international networking opportunities. Visit this page to learn more, or find your nearest chapter on the Chapter Locator.

• Who Do I Contact for Help?

  Contact ATD’s Customer Care team via phone, chat, or email:

  • Call 800.628.2783 or 703.683.8100 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. ET.

  • Submit a request or query via our Help Desk.

  • Email [email protected]

  
  
  

• Connect 1:1 With Membership Staff

  • Member Engagement Office Hours - Join one of our small-group office hour sessions with Membership Engagement Manager, Margaret Gray, to ask questions, gain insights, and get started with using your benefits. Hosted every Tuesday from 1 - 3 p.m. EST

  • Make the Most of Your ATD Membership Sessions - Attend one of our monthly information-packed sessions to get acquainted with all the resources you need to make your ATD membership work for you as we walk through all of the benefits available and how to navigate the site to access them

• Share Your Experience With Your Peers!

  Your membership experience is unique. Tell your peers how you've benefited from ATD membership! You could be featured on the ATD website.