What We Do

ASTD provides resources for learning and development professionals—research, analysis, benchmarking, online information, books, and other publications, including:

• State of the Industry Report – analyzing learning investments and practices annually, plus additional research reports on critical topics in workplace learning and development 
• ASTD Forum – convening private and public sector organizations from around the world
• T+D magazine – keeping readers up-to-date on the latest ideas, trends, and best practices
• ASTD Press – publishing and distributing more than 200 of the best titles on training, e-learning, and performance improvement topics
• ASTD Online Library - access to nearly 3,000 articles, business books and summaries, and select content from major newspapers and regional news sources
• Infoline series – giving short, practical “lifelines” on a range of subjects
• Learning Circuits – offering online news and features about
  e-learning
• EXPO 365 Buyers Guide – providing a searchable database of products and services

We bring people together—in conferences, workshops, and online

• International Conference & Exposition – serving the needs of the worldwide community of workplace learning and development professionals
• ASTD TechKnowledge® Conference and EXPO – focusing on e-learning and the use of technology
• Smaller regional conferences like Learning Transfer, LearnNow and the “Telling Ain’t Training” conference based on the popular book by the same name 
• 125 local chapters in the U.S. and 20 international partners around the world
• Online – bringing colleagues together virtually via Linkedin and other social media platforms.

We offer professional development opportunities for learning and development practitioners:

• ASTD JOB BANK and career resources in the online Career Center 
• Certification - the Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) credential for individuals in the workplace learning and development field
• More than 15 online Essentials series workshops on topics such as technology, social media and adult learning theory
• More than 40 certificate programs and workshops aligned with the Areas of Expertise in ASTD's Competency Model in theory, practice, and application.

We are the voice of the profession:

• The workplace-based view on public policy inside the U.S.
• Provide the media with insight into the trends affecting workplace learning and development
• Collaboration with associations, organizations, and educational institutions around the world

We recognize excellence and set the standard for best practices:

• Advancing ASTD Awards – recognizing individuals and teams for their contributions to the goals and vision of ASTD
• Advancing Workplace Learning and Performance Awards – honoring individuals for their thought leadership in and advocacy for the profession
• ASTD BEST Awards – honoring organizations that demonstrate enterprise-wide success as a result of employee learning and development
• Excellence in Practice Awards – recognizing results achieved through practices, interventions, and learning solutions from the entire field of workplace learning and performance.