TDBoK Guide

The Definitive Resource for the Talent Development Profession The TDBoK Guide: Talent Development Body of Knowledge, second edition, is a comprehensive collection of TD concepts, definitions, methodologies, and examples that lays the foundation and guiding principles for those who develop talent in the workplace. Created by the Association for Talent Development (ATD), this reference sets the gold standard for the learning and talent development profession. The first iteration of the TDBok was made available in 2020 through an ATD subscription product. ATD is delighted to present this updated and revised edition in book format. Grounded in and offering a deep dive of ATDs Talent Development Capability Model, the TDBoK Guide goes beyond the core foundational aspects of training and development and supports the approach thatto be most effectiveTD professionals need to develop personal and professional capabilities to impact organizational capability. Covering the TD fields 23 key disciplines (or capability areas), the TDBoK Guide is divided into three sections that align with the Capability Models three domains-personal, professional, and organizational. This second editiondeveloped by ATD in partnership with industry expert Elaine Biechincludes comprehensive updates based on feedback from the field, more than 100 subject matter expert contributors, and curated perspectives from thousands of publications. For those preparing to obtain certifications offered by ATDATD CIs certification programs, the Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD), or the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)the TDBoK Guide also serves as a helpful resource for exam preparation. ATDs TDBoK Guide is the differentiator for the fielda resource that every TD professional needs to grow in their careers, today and in the future.