Who We Are

Our Mission

Through experiential learning and performance, we create a world that works better.

What We Do

ASTD provides resources for learning and performance professionals – through research, analysis, benchmarking, online information, books, and other publications.
ASTD brings people together – through 140 local chapters, in 19 global networks, and in conferences, workshops, and on-line.
ASTD offers professional development opportunities – through competency studies, certificate programs and a career center for learning and performance practitioners.
ASTD recognizes excellence and sets the standard for best practices – through an awards program that honors organizations and individuals.

Our History

ASTD celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2004. In recent years, ASTD has widened the industry's focus to connect learning and performance to
measurable results, recognizing that the profession looks far beyond training in its quest to “create a world that works better.”

 Our Leadership

A 14-member Board of Directors sets the Society’s strategic direction and provides leadership to the profession and ASTD’s members worldwide.
A staff of 100 serves the membership.

For more information, please visit www.astd.org.

About the Northern Rockies Chapter

The Northern Rockies Chapter of ASTD was created to provide growth opportunities for students and professionals interested in training and development, presenting, and consulting. Our chapter draws from the Northern Colorado region and surrounding areas.  We benefit our
members by focusing on the three key areas listed below.  For more information, please visit www.astd-nrc.org.

• Professional development – through monthly programs, informal mentoring, conferences, etc.
• Networking – through chamber memberships, career opportunities, referrals, etc.
• Keeping current in the industry – through benchmarking, latest trends, research, etc.