ATD Kansas City
is proud to welcome our partner chapters
ATD Florida Suncoast
ATD Hawaii
ATD Hawkeye
ATD Houston
ATD Puget Sound
ATD Certification Study Series
Dates: February 4 - May 20, 2026
Orientation: January 28, 2026
Time: Weekly meetings on Wednesday nights, 6:30 - 7:30 PM CST
Cost: $65 for members, partner chapter members, and non-members
Register here
Are you preparing for the ATD Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) or Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) exam? Join our ATD Multi-Chapter Certification Study Group for structured, collaborative study sessions designed to help you stay accountable, gain insights from certified facilitators, and connect with fellow candidates..
For complete series information, including dates, topics, and partner chapters, VISIT HERE.
What to Expect:
Who Should Attend?
Registration & Commitment
RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY & TAKE THE NEXT STEP TOWARDS ATD CERTIFICATION.
Learn more about the study group, including dates and topics, VISIT HERE.
ATD Kansas City, Membership Coffee
Join us for an informal Networking Coffee!
We love meeting new people in the Talent Development space here in Kansas City! This event is an informal meet-up, hosted by ATDKC Membership Team. Come join us, buy yourself a drink, network, and learn from other Talent Development professionals in the Kansas City area!
Cost: This is a free event for both members and non-members in the Kansas City area.
Even though this is a free event, please register for the event so that we can get an approximate headcount.
We look forward to meeting you there!
PS: If you bring a non-member, yours and their first drink is on the house!!
Program Description
Join fellow talent development professionals for our first Leadership Special Interest Group (SIG) of 2026 focused on the real challenges and priorities shaping leadership development today. This interactive session is designed for practitioners who design, deliver, or support leadership programs—and those looking to sharpen their approach with practical, market-tested insights.
During our kick-off SIG, we will highlight the format of the Leadership SIG that includes crowd sourcing, interactive discussion, featured guest speaker, and networking, all in a convenient virtual format. After a highlight of what to expect during the Leadership Special Interest Group, we will have time for discussion and networking.
Session Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Facilitator Bio
Amy Swaminathan, CPTD® loves helping others reach their full potential. She’s a champion for driving your own career through ongoing development, learning from others, and using the benefits an ATD membership provides. She is a Sr. Talent Development Consultant at Saint Luke’s/BJC Health, supporting leadership development and new employee orientation.
Aligned ATD Capability Model Areas
This session aligns with the following ATD Talent Development Capability Model domains:
This session has been approved for recertification credits by the Association for Talent Development.
The purpose of the Consultants &Entrepreneurs Special Interest Group (SIG) is to provide an environment within ATD Kansas City where independent consultants, contractors, and business owners can thrive! This unique community of talent developers, instructional designers, learning consultants, and business owners will meet to:
On the second Thursday of each month, the C&E SIG will hold meet-ups - some will be virtual and others in-person - for facilitated networking, knowledge sharing, and socializing. Bring your tough questions and challenges from your business for the group to solve with their wealth of knowledge and experience.
Put it on your calendar today so you can join us in growing together as a group!
**NOTE: The January meeting will be off-cadence, 1/15. The remainder of the year, we will meet monthly on the second Thursday.
February Chapter Meeting
March Chapter Meeting
ATD Kansas City, Membership Happy Hour
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