The ASTD Competency Model defines what practitioners in the training and development profession need to know and do to be successful in the field. If you are interested in learning more about the model and the research that informs it, you’ll have several opportunities to engage with the study’s authors and representatives of ASTD while you’re at the conference.
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Blogs/ASTD-Blog/2013/05/Learn-About-the-New-ASTD-2013-Competency-Model
If the cliché “the proof of the pudding is in the eating” carries any weight, then individuals, organizations, education institutions, and the training and development profession will find plenty of real value to extract from the 2013 ASTD Competency Model.
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Newsletters/ASTD-Links/ASTD-Links-Articles/2013/05/Examples-of-the-Proven-Value-of-the-ASTD-Competency-Model
Education is one of the ways that I’ve continued to push myself up the proverbial mountain of much more. I’ve always dreamed of one day becoming Dr. Shareef, and I am two years away from successfully completing that goal. People often ask me why I choose to push myself in this direction. There are tons of reasons I could insert here, but the reality is that I don’t know my limits. Until I push myself an inch or mile further, I really have no idea how much higher I can climb.
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Blogs/Higher-Education-Blog/2013/03/How-Much-Higher-Can-You-Climb
The ASTD Certification Institute (ASTD CI) announces that Shannon Carter, Executive Director and CEO of the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI), will serve as the 2013 Chair of its Board of Directors. The ASTD Certification Institute is an affiliate of the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) whose purpose is to set professional industry standards for the training and development profession. Ms. Carter joined the board in 2011.
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Blogs/ASTD-Blog/2013/02/Shannon-Carter-Named-Chair-of-the-ASTD-Certification-Institute-Board-of-Directors
If up to this point you thought certificate programs and certifications were the same, don’t worry: You’re not alone. Most people do. But as a workplace learning and performance professional, it is not only important for you to know the differences, but to educate others as well.
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Blogs/Career-Development-Blog/2013/02/Distinctions-Between-Certification-and-Certificate-Programs
Succession planning and leadership development have been a high priority since more than half of the company’s senior leaders may retire in the next five years.
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Magazines/TD/TD-Archive/2012/10/BEST-Memphis-Light-Gas-and-Water
Welcome to ASTD and the Career Development Community of Practice. This community has a dual role: to help individuals develop their skills and expertise and advance their own careers, and to help those interested in taking their organization’s career development programs to new levels.
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Magazines/TD/TD-Archive/2012/09/Count-Me-In
ASTD Certification Institute Recognizes Elaine Biech and Katherine Holt with First ASTD CI CPLP® Fellow Designations. Thought leadership and support for professionalizing L&D field key to their selection.
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Blogs/ASTD-Blog/2012/05/ASTD-Certification-Institute-Recognizes-First-CPLP-Fellows
Training project management is becoming increasingly important to training professionals. In some organizations, project management is considered a core competency. For this reason, many training professionals can benefit from increasing their knowledge and skills in this area. It may also be worth considering pursuing certification programs in project management.
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Blogs/L-and-D-Blog/2012/05/Integrating-Lessons-Learned-Into-Training-Projects
The ASTD Certification Institute (ASTD CI) announces that Darin
Hartley, a 20-year veteran of the training industry, will serve as
the 2012 Chair of its Board of Directors. The ASTD Certification
Institute is an affiliate of the American Society for Training
& Development (ASTD) whose purpose is to set professional
industry standards for th...
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Blogs/ASTD-Blog/2012/02/Darin-Hartley-Named-Chair-of-the-ASTD-Certification-Institute-Board-of-Directors