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• CPTD Study Group

  • Start
    02/27/2024
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  • End
    05/14/2024
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  • Schedule
    12 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual Session

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  Study Group

  Having a support system during your preparation can be extremely beneficial for your success. The ATD Valley of the Sun Chapter partners with several other chapters to offer a virtual study group to support the CPTD.

  • The study group is free to members of the ATD VOS chapter.
  • For non-chapter individuals, it is $100. 

  2024 Spring Study Group

  • Attend the free information session on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 5:30 MST to learn about the certifications. 
  • The cohort will run Tuesdays
    February 27 -- May 14, 2024 at 5:30 - 7:30 MST(time will change to 4:30 - 6:30 pm after March 10, 2024) Registration required prior to March 11, 2024

  Learn More and Register

  There will be another study group starting in August 2024, dates to be determined. 

  Send an email to Trudy Dave at certification@atdvos.org for more information and to get the ATD VOS registration code after your membership has been confirmed.

  
  

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• Member Mondays

  • When
    05/06/2024
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    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  Looking for more opportunities to meet and network with your peers? Join us for a casual cup of coffee on the first Monday of the month at a different location around the valley each month. 

  No agenda—just a great cup of coffee and great conversation with new friends. 

  
  

  Our May event will be held:

  
  

  Elevate Coffee Company 
  2530 W. Happy Valley Rd. 
  Suite 1273
  Phoenix, AZ 85085
  

  Crossroads: I-17 and Happy Valley Rd                   

  
  

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• From Trainer to Trusted Consultant: Strategic Partnering for Learning Success

  • When
    05/15/2024
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    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual Session

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  How can learning professionals move from the role of “order-taker” to “order-getter?” By cultivating a relationship-based strategic approach to consulting. Relationship-based consulting looks for ways to solve the learning needs of an organization through building trust and recommending learning solutions to fit their needs. 

  In this session, you will:

  • Identify critical organizational leaders with whom to develop business partnerships. 
  • Create a communication plan to establish and increase the organization’s utilization of learning opportunities.  
  • Develop a consultation process of ongoing conversations and collaboration to meet learning needs as they arise.

  

  Jennifer Kennedy

  Trainer and Coach

  
  

  Jennifer Kennedy is a trainer and coach with over 15 years of experience in learning and development in the education technology, non-profit, and health care industries. Her expertise is in leadership development, creating engaging learning experiences, and communication. Jennifer is a credentialed ATD Master Trainer and holds an ACC credential from the International Coaching Federation. She loves being outdoors, traveling, and has visited all 50 states!

  Sandra Marsh-McClain

  Senior Learning Specialist

  
  

  Sandra Marsh-McClain (she/her/hers) is a seasoned professional with 20+ years of speaking experience. Currently a Senior Learning Specialist with UPMC, Sandra develops learning opportunities for new and aspiring leaders and staff across the system. Previously, Sandra held roles as a senior program manager in workforce development as well as a staff development specialist in higher education. Sandra holds a MSHRM (Master of Science in Human Resources Management) in Organizational Learning, Development and Change Management and is a certified strategic human resources business partner through Human Capital Institute.

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• Instructional Design SIG - Using Informal Learning to Support Development

  • When
    05/29/2024
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual Session
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  Using Informal Learning to Support Development If you're looking to share experiences, challenges, and connections with like-minded peers who focus on instructional design, ATD VOS can help you find your tribe!  SIGs are free for ATD VOS Members!

  
  

  
  

  Instructional Design Special Interest Group Wednesday, May 29, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Arizona Virtual Session

  Informal learning networks can be valuable for L&D professionals to advance their careers, support work transition, improve performance, and develop additional skills. The bigger question is how we leverage informal learning to support our organizations and during the May Instructional Design SIG, we will discuss how we can integrate informal learning to create a meaningful learning experience. Our conversation may focus on: Informal learning networks Tools to assist in development of informal learning. How has this changed in the last 10 years? And more! You can also review this article to get the discussion kick started! Encourage Informal Learning.pdf

  
  

  • What is the group?

  In our Instructional Design Special Interest Group, we will focus on the Instructional Design capability of ATD's Talent Development Capability Model™.  Each session will have a focused topic, but we welcome a diverse and organic discussion that may lead to other brilliant ideas.  The ATD VOS Instructional Design SIG will meet every other month through 2024.

  Who can attend?

  All learning, development, and talent professionals are welcome to join--whether you're just starting to develop your first official course or you're a seasoned expert who uses SAM.

  

  How does ATD define 'instructional design?'

  Instructional design is an essential element of an effective learning effort. The creation of learning experiences and materials is what results in the acquisition and application of knowledge and skills. Talent development professionals follow a system of assessing needs, designing a process, developing materials, and evaluating effectiveness. Instructional design requires the analysis and selection of the most appropriate strategies, methodologies, and technologies to maximize the learning experience and knowledge transfer.

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• Training Delivery & Facilitation SIG Happy Hour - Creating Positive Learning Environments

  • When
    06/26/2024
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    5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual Session

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  Creating Positive Learning Environments If you're looking to share experiences, challenges, and connections with like-minded peers who focus on instructional design, ATD VOS can help you find your tribe!  SIGs are free for ATD VOS Members! Training Delivery & Facilitation Special Interest Group Wednesday, June 26, 2024 @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Arizona MST Virtual Session During the April Training Delivery & Facilitation SIG, we'll help to guide an interactive conversation around multimedia delivery methods. Together, we'll explore mobile/multi-device, online, classroom and multimedia delivery options. Possible discussion questions will center around... How can we design the learning environment to enhance learning? What tools can we use to create a positive environment? How do we limit distractions? How do we handle technology in the classroom? And other attendee ideas & techniques! Read this article to get the discussion started. Easy Ways to Increase Learner Engagement.pdf Join us to share your own insight and hear from your peers!

  What is the group?

  In our Training Delivery & Facilitation Special Interest Group, we will focus on the Training Delivery and Facilitation capability of ATD's Talent Development Capability Model™.  Each session will have a focused topic, but we welcome a diverse and organic discussion that may lead to other brilliant ideas. The ATD VOS Training Delivery & Facilitation SIG will meet every other month in 2024.

  Who can attend?

  All learning, development, and talent professionals are welcome to join--whether you've just been told you're to train the new hire or you're a skillful facilitator who can handle the toughest of participants.

  

  How does ATD define 'delivery and facilitation?'

  Training delivery and facilitation are means by which talent development professionals help individuals improve performance at work by learning new skills and knowledge. The practitioner serves as a catalyst for learning by understanding the learner’s needs, creating the right environment for learning, building rapport with participants, and using the appropriate delivery options and media to make learning engaging, effective, relevant, and applicable.

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• Advance Your Career With the Talent Development Model

  • When
    07/25/2024
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    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual Session

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  Want to deepen your knowledge and expand your skills? Looking to move into a new role but not sure where to start? Hoping to prepare for APTD or CPTD certification? Most talent development professionals spend more time developing others rather than focusing on themselves. Learn how to create a personalized learning plan of ATD resources to close your knowledge and skill gaps.

  The Talent Development Capability Model details what TD professionals need to know and do in order to be effective. Learn how to use the self-assessment results to create a plan of ATD content tailored to your needs and current proficiency level.

  After this session you will be able to:

  • Understand what is in the Talent Development Capability Model
  • Perform a self-assessment against the Capability Model and understand your self-assessment results
  • Select a learning path from the Capability Model
  • Identify your knowledge and skill gaps from the gap assessment tool
  • Build a personalized learning plan of ATD resources to close your knowledge and skill gaps

  

  
  

  Morgean Hirt, ICE-CCP

  Director of Credentialing

  www.td.org

  
  

  Unable to join the session, but want to learn more?

  Go to https://www.td.org/capability-model/access.

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• CPTD Study Group Fall Cohort

  • Start
    08/20/2024
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    5:30 PM (MDT)
  • End
    11/12/2024
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    7:30 PM (MST)
  • Location
    Virtual Session

  

  Certification Study Group

  
  

  Having a support system during your preparation can be extremely beneficial for your success. The ATD Valley of the Sun Chapter partners with several other chapters to offer a virtual study group to support the CPTD.

  • The study group is free to members of the ATD VOS chapter.
  • For non-chapter individuals, it is $100. 

  2024 Fall Study Group

  • Attend the free information session on Tuesday, August 20, 2024
    at 4:30 AZT to learn about the certifications. 
  • The cohort will run Tuesday, August 27 - November 12, 2024
    at 4:30 - 6:30 MST (time will change to 5:30 - 7:30 pm after November 3, 2024) Registration required prior to September 9, 2024

  Learn More and Register

  There will be another study group starting in Spring 2025, dates to be determined. 

  Send an email to Trudy Dave at certification@atdvos.org for more information and to get the ATD VOS registration code after your membership has been confirmed.

  
  

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• ATD Core 4 Conference

  • Start
    09/16/2024
  • End
    09/18/2024

  What Is the Core4 Conference?

  This intimate three-day learning experience focuses on the foundational elements of talent development:

  • Instructional Design
  • Training Delivery & Facilitation
  • Evaluating Impact
  • Learning Technologies

  The conference features two keynote speakers, 24 educational sessions across four content tracks, and an environment where you can easily network and learn from peers. You'll leave Core4 knowing how to create richer learning experiences that will deliver better results.

  
  Learning objectives:

  • Design better training programs that improve performance.
  • Develop and deliver events that engage learners.
  • Evaluate the impact of your solutions.
  • Create engaging e-learning experiences.

  Earn ATD Recertification Credits

  ATD offers certification credits for Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) and Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD).

  Who Should Attend?

  New trainers, accidental ones, or experienced professionals can learn from the fundamentals of talent development. If you’re looking to gain knowledge of the essentials or if you found yourself in a training and development role without a formal education in adult learning, Core4 will teach you what you need to know to be competitive.

  What to Expect

  The conference features 24 education sessions over four tracks featuring valuable L&D content.

  How to Register

  In-Person Dates: September 16-18, 2024, in Phoenix, AZ

  Virtual Dates: December 3-5, 2024
  

  Support ATD-VOS with your registration at no extra cost to you! Use ChIP code “CH8062,” or select ATD-VOS from the dropdown menu when you register for this event.

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