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ATD Rocky Mountain Chapter programs are pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute for continuing education credits towards recertification by Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credential holders.

The specific number of points is determined based on the direct contact hours provided during each program with breaks, lunch and pre-work time omitted. Regular chapter meetings, networking opportunities and SIG meetings will not count for professional development unless there is a content component aligned with the capability model.

ATD ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER EVENTS

Upcoming events

    • Monday, July 28, 2025
    • 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Red Leg Brewery 2323 Garden of the Gods Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
    • 41
    Register

    Join us on Monday, July 28th at Red Leg Brewery, located at 2323 Garden of the Gods Rd. Colorado Springs, CO 80907, for an informal and friendly networking happy hour. This event is a perfect opportunity to meet and connect with both members and guests of the ATD Rocky Mountain Chapter in a relaxed setting. There are no presentations or formal educational content—just good conversation and great company. 

    The event is free for both members and non-members. If you're a current ATDRMC member, your first drink is on us! You can check out Red Leg's menu at: https://redlegbrewing.com/

    Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to expand your professional network and enjoy a casual evening with new and old friends alike.



    • Friday, August 01, 2025
    • 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
    • Virtual - Zoom information to be sent the day before the event
    • 15
    Register

    Join us for a virtual morning meet-up designed for connection and collaboration.  It's a flexible, open format space where members can show up as they are, exchange ideas, and support one another.

     

    Whether you’re navigating change, launching new initiatives, or simply looking to expand your circle of support, this is a space to explore current challenges and share practical insight with fellow talent development professionals. You might find yourself swapping onboarding strategies, talking about the impact of AI on learning, or exploring how to show ROI on your programs.

     

    Come connect with familiar faces and new voices as we build a stronger, more inclusive network one morning at a time.


    • Friday, August 08, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
    • Virtual Via Zoom
    • 40
    Register

    ATD Rocky Mountain Chapter (RMC) is hosting a monthly virtual meet and greet event for individuals who are interested in becoming new members or have questions about joining the chapter.

    The event is designed for attendees to connect with current ATD RMC members and learn more about the benefits of joining the chapter. The event will be held virtually for 30 minutes, providing time for attendees to ask questions.

    During the event, attendees will have the chance to introduce themselves and share their interests and goals related to the learning and development field. Current ATD RMC members will be available to share their experiences with the chapter, discuss the benefits of membership, and answer any questions attendees may have.

    Some potential topics of discussion may include:

    • The resources and networking opportunities available to ATD RMC members
    • Upcoming events and professional development opportunities
    • Leadership and volunteer roles within the chapter
    • How to get involved and maximize the benefits of membership

    Overall, this virtual meet and greet event is a great way for individuals who are interested in joining ATD RMC to learn more about the chapter and get your questions answered.

    • Tuesday, August 19, 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    • Lowry Conference Center 1061 Akron Way, Denver, CO 80230
    • 37
    Register

    Learn to uncover what your managers, clients, customers and other stakeholders need before doing what they ask.

    Your boss's brain is flawed. So is yours. We all suffer from so many cognitive biases and subconscious traits that drive everything we do. This is essential to understand in all areas of life, no less so than at work. Why? Because when your boss's boss's boss demands things, there is a cascading effect of automated requests that end up on your desk with demands like "make a brochure for the new service offering" or "make an app for the new product". But is that what's really needed? Maybe, maybe not.

    Stakeholder Whispering,
    is about how to conduct the conversations that actually help discover the true underlying needs driving those requests. These conversations and the understanding they enable will help you deliver better results, which will lead to greater success for your organization and for your career! 

    In this session, you'll learn about some of the ways our flawed brains lead to wasted time and effort at work and methods that will lead to huge budget savings, higher morale, and improved standing in your organization. It's chock full of interesting research and examples to help junior employees get better at discovering true underlying needs and to help leaders see their own blind spots (not to mention help them do a better job "whispering" their stakeholders, as well!)

    LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 

    1. Recognize that the default, intuitive response is driving every decision we make. 
    2. Conduct a conversation with stakeholders to investigate that default response to uncover the real needs driving requests.
    3. Recognize when a real underlying need has been discovered.

    Light refreshments will be provided.

    A limited number of copies of Bill’s book Stakeholder Whispering will be provided by ATD RMC as door prizes for three lucky attendees!

     

    ATD Capability Model – 

    • Building Personal Capability: Collaboration and Leadership
    • Developing Professional Capability: Career and Leadership Development
    • Impacting Organizational Capability: Consulting and Business Partnering
    To learn more about this model see: https://capability.td.org/

    Speaker: Bill Shander

    Bill Shander is an author, educator, and information designer, helping clients turn their data into compelling visual and often interactive experiences. He teaches data storytelling, information design and data visualization on LinkedIn Learning, and in workshops around the world. His new book, Stakeholder Whispering, comes out in April, 2025. Clients include the World Bank, Starbucks, multiple U.S. Government agencies, Big Four firms, and many more household names across a spectrum of industries. He is a keynote speaker and has lectured for graduate and undergraduate students at Harvard, Northeastern, UVM, and other universities across the United States.




    Location: Lowry Conference Center, 1061 Akron Way, Denver, CO 80230


    • Tuesday, August 26, 2025
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Zoom - Meeting information provided to participants 24 hours before session.
    • 83
    Register



    CPTD Study Group

    Fall 2025 Cohort

    Free Information Session

    This free information session will give you an overview of the virtual study group and what you can expect. This study group is designed for talent development professionals who are pursuing the CPTD designation. 

    Who can register:

    • The study group is open to anyone, anywhere who is interested in pursuing the CPTD certification. 
    • International participants are welcome. 
    • ATD or ATD Chapter membership is not required, but ATD partner chapters receive discounted pricing on registration for the full cohort. Is your chapter a partner chapter?

    Meeting details:

    Registered participants will be sent the virtual meeting logon information 24 hours in advance of the session. Virtual meeting times are:

    • 4:30 to 6:30 pm Pacific Time
    • 5:30 to 7:30 pm Mountain Time
    • 6:30 to 8:30 pm Central Time
    • 7:30 to 9:30 pm Eastern Time

    Cohort Registration:

    Please note, this event is only the free information session, if you would like to attend the entire cohort, please register for both events.


    • Tuesday, September 02, 2025
    • Tuesday, November 18, 2025
    • 12 sessions
    • Zoom - Information sent to meeting participants 24 hours before each session
    • 94
    Register




    CPTD Virtual Study Group

    Fall 2025 Cohort

    Tuesdays, Sep 2 - Nov 18, 2025

    Who Can Register:

    • The study group is open to anyone, anywhere who is interested in pursuing the CPTD certification. 
    • International participants are welcome. 
    • ATD or ATD Chapter membership is not required, but ATD partner chapter members receive discounted pricing on registration for the full cohort. Please check to see if your Chapter is a partner chapter. 

    Meeting Details:

    This cohort meets virtually on Tuesdays for 12 weeks plus an Information session held in advance. It ends just prior to the CPTD Exam test window. The last day to register for this cohort is, September 09, 2025.

    Registered participants will be sent the virtual meeting logon information 24 hours in advance of the session. Virtual meeting times are:

    • 4:30 to 6:30 pm Pacific Time
    • 5:30 to 7:30 pm Mountain Time (Denver) - Arizona participants, please monitor daylight savings time. We will not adjust the time. 
    • 6:30 to 8:30 pm Central Time
    • 7:30 to 9:30 pm Eastern Time

    Suggested Materials:

    ATD recommends that you purchase the Talent Development Book of Knowledge (TDBok)  2nd edition to prepare for the certification exam. This is not included with the study group registration. If you make a purchase from the ATD Store, don't forget to use your chapter's CHiP code. 

    Investment:

    • CTPD Candidates from chapters not sponsoring the group - $100.00
    • ATD RMC Chapter Members - $0.00 (log into your account to register)
    • Partner Chapter Members - $0.00 (obtain the code from your chapter representative)

    Additional Sessions:

    In addition registering for the study group, please register for the free information session.


    • Friday, September 12, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
    • Virtual Via Zoom
    • 50
    Register

    ATD Rocky Mountain Chapter (RMC) is hosting a monthly virtual meet and greet event for individuals who are interested in becoming new members or have questions about joining the chapter.

    The event is designed for attendees to connect with current ATD RMC members and learn more about the benefits of joining the chapter. The event will be held virtually for 30 minutes, providing time for attendees to ask questions.

    During the event, attendees will have the chance to introduce themselves and share their interests and goals related to the learning and development field. Current ATD RMC members will be available to share their experiences with the chapter, discuss the benefits of membership, and answer any questions attendees may have.

    Some potential topics of discussion may include:

    • The resources and networking opportunities available to ATD RMC members
    • Upcoming events and professional development opportunities
    • Leadership and volunteer roles within the chapter
    • How to get involved and maximize the benefits of membership

    Overall, this virtual meet and greet event is a great way for individuals who are interested in joining ATD RMC to learn more about the chapter and get your questions answered.

    • Friday, October 10, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
    • Virtual Via Zoom
    • 50
    Register

    ATD Rocky Mountain Chapter (RMC) is hosting a monthly virtual meet and greet event for individuals who are interested in becoming new members or have questions about joining the chapter.

    The event is designed for attendees to connect with current ATD RMC members and learn more about the benefits of joining the chapter. The event will be held virtually for 30 minutes, providing time for attendees to ask questions.

    During the event, attendees will have the chance to introduce themselves and share their interests and goals related to the learning and development field. Current ATD RMC members will be available to share their experiences with the chapter, discuss the benefits of membership, and answer any questions attendees may have.

    Some potential topics of discussion may include:

    • The resources and networking opportunities available to ATD RMC members
    • Upcoming events and professional development opportunities
    • Leadership and volunteer roles within the chapter
    • How to get involved and maximize the benefits of membership

    Overall, this virtual meet and greet event is a great way for individuals who are interested in joining ATD RMC to learn more about the chapter and get your questions answered.

    • Thursday, October 23, 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    • University of Denver Campus
    • 106
    Register

    Rooted in Connection: Resilience and Growth in the Evolving Workplace

    Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
    Time: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Location: Joy Burns Center, University of Denver

    Grow. Connect. Lead the Future.

    This is not just another conference — it’s your chance to step away from your day-to-day and step into a room buzzing with ideas, energy, and people who get what you do.

    Spend the day surrounded by 150+ learning and development professionals from across Colorado and Wyoming — expanding your skills, building new connections, and leaving with fresh ideas you can put into action immediately.



    • Friday, November 14, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
    • Virtual Via Zoom
    • 50
    Register

    ATD Rocky Mountain Chapter (RMC) is hosting a monthly virtual meet and greet event for individuals who are interested in becoming new members or have questions about joining the chapter.

    The event is designed for attendees to connect with current ATD RMC members and learn more about the benefits of joining the chapter. The event will be held virtually for 30 minutes, providing time for attendees to ask questions.

    During the event, attendees will have the chance to introduce themselves and share their interests and goals related to the learning and development field. Current ATD RMC members will be available to share their experiences with the chapter, discuss the benefits of membership, and answer any questions attendees may have.

    Some potential topics of discussion may include:

    • The resources and networking opportunities available to ATD RMC members
    • Upcoming events and professional development opportunities
    • Leadership and volunteer roles within the chapter
    • How to get involved and maximize the benefits of membership

    Overall, this virtual meet and greet event is a great way for individuals who are interested in joining ATD RMC to learn more about the chapter and get your questions answered.

    • Friday, December 12, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
    • Virtual Via Zoom
    • 50
    Register

    ATD Rocky Mountain Chapter (RMC) is hosting a monthly virtual meet and greet event for individuals who are interested in becoming new members or have questions about joining the chapter.

    The event is designed for attendees to connect with current ATD RMC members and learn more about the benefits of joining the chapter. The event will be held virtually for 30 minutes, providing time for attendees to ask questions.

    During the event, attendees will have the chance to introduce themselves and share their interests and goals related to the learning and development field. Current ATD RMC members will be available to share their experiences with the chapter, discuss the benefits of membership, and answer any questions attendees may have.

    Some potential topics of discussion may include:

    • The resources and networking opportunities available to ATD RMC members
    • Upcoming events and professional development opportunities
    • Leadership and volunteer roles within the chapter
    • How to get involved and maximize the benefits of membership

    Overall, this virtual meet and greet event is a great way for individuals who are interested in joining ATD RMC to learn more about the chapter and get your questions answered.


By registering or attending any ATD-sponsored event, I am consenting to the use of my image on ATD’s monthly newsletters, brochures, emails, website, and marketing materials. Refund Policy:  Refunds will be issued up to 5 days before an event, meeting, or webinar.  We are unable to issue refunds later than that date. Contact info@atdrmc.org for more information. Please note, partner events may have different cancellation/refund policies.

Accessibility Statement: ATD Rocky Mountain events are accessible to all participants. If you have questions or require special accommodations or auxiliary aid related to a disability for you to participate in an event, please notify us at least three weeks in advance by message to president@atdrmc.org outlining your needs and request for accommodation. We will make every effort to work with you to accommodate your request. For requests made less than three weeks in advance of an event, we may be limited in our ability to accommodate your request based on available resources.


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