Generative AI is reshaping the talent development field, and savvy practitioners need to understand its capabilities so they can use this transformational tool in their work. In this three-day program, you’ll benefit from learning from one of the field’s top AI experts, who is at the forefront of AI adoption in learning and development.
The Applying AI in Learning & Development Certificate program is an immersive, hands-on course that introduces you to the many uses of generative AI for learning and development and its role in performance support and data analytics. The course draws upon key concepts from the ATD publication, Applying AI in Learning and Development, and you will receive a copy of the book along with the course materials.
During the program, you will experiment with several AI tools and create AI-enhanced solutions that are highly applicable and relevant to your work. You will also learn to integrate AI into your everyday workflows to help automate and streamline day-to-day tasks, which will free your time for deeper work.
Use our special code: 1201 and CMATD receives a small rebate on your registration.
ATD’s Handbook for Consultants unpacks what it takes to run a successful consulting practice that delivers world-class solutions for clients all with the benefits of a self-directed work life.
As companies and organizations become increasingly strategic with how they use employee resources, more are engaging external consultants as highly skilled temporary labor when they lack the specialized expertise to handle their growing needs. Without the staffing flexibility to complete special projects that require more employee hours and specialized skills, companies recognize the benefits of fresh perspectives, new ideas, outside opinions, and the speed and efficiency of an expert consultant who in many cases has already tackled similar challenges with other companies.
Consulting is at the top of the list of career moves for talent development professionals and others who have unique skill sets and expertise. Whether you’re considering branching out on your own, you’ve just launched and are struggling to keep yourself afloat, or you’re looking to take your business to the next level, this book will help you clarify your “why” and make your transition a soft landing. Learn to set a business strategy, write winning business proposals, and market your products and services. Gain perspectives on multiple consulting career paths—from forming an independent consultancy to joining a boutique consulting practice to consulting with a large company.
Edited by consulting powerhouse Elaine Biech, this book is broken into five parts:
Exploring Consulting: So you want to be a consultant
Getting Started: Plan your consulting future
Delivering Results: The work of a consultant
Developing Business: Find and keep clients
Focusing on Your Future: Define success your way
Tap into the sage wisdom, actionable takeaways, and practical tools in this book, and set yourself apart from the competition on your journey to becoming a successful consultant.
Use our special code 1201 and CMATD receives a small rebate on your purchase.
In this new release, Learning That Lasts, Katrina Kennedy shares more than 45 reflection activities designed to make training truly impactful. The activities shared may be the difference between attending training and actually changing behavior. Learning That Lasts gives you flexible options to maximize impact across different learning contexts and participant needs.
Use our special code 1201 and CMATD will get a small rebate on this purchase
Are you a recent doctoral graduate? Did your dissertation focus on a topic relevant to the practice of developing talent in organizations? If so, apply for the ATD Dissertation Award today! This award is presented to the person who has submitted the best doctoral dissertation for which a degree was granted between August 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025. The deadline to apply is December 1, 2025.
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Students in a doctoral, graduate, or undergraduate program are encouraged to apply for the 2026 ATD John Coné Membership Scholarship, offering six scholarships for one year of free ATD Professional Plus Membership, or the ATD International Conference & EXPO Registration Scholarship, with one available complimentary registration to attend ATD26.
Applicants must be current students at the time of submitting their application. Learn more at td.org/students. The deadline to apply is December 1, 2025.
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If AI feels like something everyone’s talking about but few have figured out how to use meaningfully in learning and development, you're not alone. That’s exactly why we created ATD Intensive: AI in Learning and Development, a hands-on, immersive three-day virtual event designed for talent professionals who want to move from curiosity to clarity.
Starting July 10, 2025, Intensive will equip you with the knowledge, tools, and practical strategies to use AI right now in your work.
Imagine being able to:
Explore what’s possible, identify where AI can make a real difference in your work, and start mapping out your next steps with confidence.
You’ll learn from top practitioners, connect with peers navigating similar questions, and participate in interactive sessions that bring learning design and AI together in meaningful ways.
Come with questions. Leave with options.
If you are thinking about attending this exciting program in Washington DC, please let us know! 5 or more people from the Central Mass area and we will qualify for a chapter group discount! There is no obligation, you are just indicating an interest!
Here is the Conference info: https://techknowledge.td.org/
This year's ATD TK is taking a bold new approach, immersing you in dynamic, interactive experiences that keep you actively engaged at every step.
Not only will we address your challenges at work, but we’ll also have a special session dedicated to helping you integrate the tech you already have access to into your daily life.
All the details are here: https://techknowledge.td.org/
If you register, please use our CHiP number 1201 and the chapter receives a small rebate to help with chapter expenses!
TK25 is headed to Las Vegas, known for hosting top-tier conferences, offering state-of-the-art venues like The Cosmopolitan, where TK25 will take place.
Get ready for two days of immersive knowledge, technology, and a dash of that signature Vegas magic.
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
3708 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Research shows that most learning from training is wasted, and learning doesn’t get to be used on the job. This is partly because companies use knowledge to build skills, whereas knowledge doesn’t necessarily enable performance. It is also because of poor evaluation exercises that provide data with little real insight and off-base action steps.
In this session, you will learn about research-backed steps to embed evaluation in your L&D efforts. You’ll explore how to plan a learning evaluation from logic modelling to choosing the evaluation metrics & tools. You’ll leave the session with a research-based proposed solution to learning design & evaluation that is a promising approach to maximize transfer of learning to the workplace.
Register here: https://tdboston.org/event-5821840
The DISC personality styles are one of the most useful relational tools for the workplace. Yet it's challenging to train and operationalize your team alone. Take Flight Learning has designed a short film that will bring the concepts to life.
Bird Brains is the world’s first full theatrical presentation that brings the DISC styles to life. In this Hollywood-quality film, you will see an Eagle, Parrot, Dove, and Owl symbolize the four styles. Watch the styles come to life onscreen. You will laugh and be entertained as you learn powerful lessons about how to relate to people with different personality styles.
What you will take from this session:
More details and to register - https://www.vermontatd.org/event-5753762
