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Your Membership

We're the Central Iowa chapter of the Association for Talent Development - bringing learning and development professionals together through education, networking, and community. With over 40 opportunities to learn, grow and connect each year, all included in your membership - YOU choose your ATD experience.

What membership gives you

Learn - educational program, expert speakers, practical tools

  • 10+ educational events a year
  • 28+ Special Interest Group (SIG) sessions focused on technology, leadership, and non-profit
  • 2+ ATD-CI's annual conference, known as Professional Development Day
  • ATD-CI's bi-annual live event, KinetIQ Live!

Grow - advance your career, build confidence, develop leadership

  • Volunteer on a committee
  • Earn CEU's
  • Work towards a certification

Connect - meaningful relationships, peer support, community

  • Coffee meet & greets
  • Networking events
  • Member socials


Power Membership

Add ATD National and save $30

Hold both chapter and national membership and you become an ATD Power Member - local community plus ATD's research, publications, and member resources, with a $30 discount and aligned renewal dates. Use ChIP code: CH6013


More Membership Benefits

  • APTD and CPTD credits - select events count toward APTD and CPTD recertification
  • SHRM credits - select events credit towards SHRM recertification
  • AIHR discount - members receive 20% off any Academy to Innovate HR course or license
  • Member directory - a searchable directory of talent development professionals across Central Iowa
  • Non-profit employees - reduced membership rate and free admission to education events
  • Student discounts - reduced membership and discounted admission to select events


Making the Most of Your Membership

New member? Start here.

Every quarter we run Making the Most of Your Membership - a working session on what the chapter offers, how to find the people worth knowing, and the best next step for wherever you are today.

New members are invited automatically. Anyone exploring ATD is welcome. See the calendar for upcoming membership events!


  • Wednesday, November 18, 2026 7:30 AM
    1910 Cottage Grove Des Moines, IA 50413



Powered by Volunteers

ATD Central Iowa is run entirely by a volunteer board and committees - professionals from across Central Iowa who do this work alongside their day jobs. Join us as a volunteer or a future chapter leader.

Employer Sponsorship

Ask your employer to cover your dues.

Many members have their membership paid by their organization. Download the request template, personalize it, and send it to your manager.

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Ready to join?

Questions about membership? Email us at membership@atdiowa.org.

Benefits of Membership

The Association for Talent Development (ATD) Central Iowa Chapter is here to support your professional growth and effectiveness as a talent development professional.  Our membership is made up of talent development professionals from a variety of positions across all organization types and sizes from large corporations to independent consultants. 

With your paid membership to ATD Central Iowa Chapter, you will have access to the following benefits:

  • Free or discounted attendance at our live and virtual events, programs, and special interest groups throughout the year (we anticipate coordinating CPLP resources and/or study groups within the next year)
  • A community of talent development professionals with whom you can network, exchange ideas and share resources and tools
  • Professional development opportunities to help enhance your skillset, knowledge base, and effectiveness at growing and developing others
  • Access to the online membership directory, which links you to other talent development professionals in Central Iowa
  • Improve or share your leadership skills by joining one of the many chapter committees, volunteering to help with a one-time event or program, or presenting at a chapter event.
Do you need help convincing your boss to financially support you in becoming a member of ATD Central Iowa? We have provided a template

you can use to request sponsorship from your employer to cover your membership dues.  Download and save the template to your computer, and personalize it as needed. 


Additional Benefits for Non-Profit Employees: 

    • FREE admission to education events 
    • Nonprofit SIG to connect to other nonprofit employees
    Join or Renew Now!

    Power Membership

       

    Combine both local Chapter and National membership together in a Power Membership!

    • Combine the support and networking opportunities from the ATD Central Iowa with the resources of an ATD National membership to become an ATD Power Member.
    • Receive a $30 discount when you join both ATD National and ATD Central Iowa, use ChIP code CH6013
    • Review our Power Membership page for more information. 

    Questions

    If you have questions, or would like to learn more about our chapter or how to get involved, please contact the VP of Members and Ambassadors.

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