ATD Association for Talent and Development

The American Society for Training & Development was established in 1944 and offers various services. Its education programs help to grow skills. It has members from more than 100 countries and thousands of organizations of all sizes, such as government, independent consultants and suppliers. It offers opportunities to learn for performance improvement processes and practices. Its research department offers various reports that covers finance, operations and diagnostics to learn functions. The association has partnerships with the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management to present a unique course to train human resource professionals. Additionally, it provides training in strategic planning, financial management and marketing. American Society for Training & Development has an administrative office in Alexandria, Va.