Two Locations in 2020

Join us July 14-15 in Chicago or November 5-6 in Nashville

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Foundational Elements of Learning and Talent Development

This two-day event features sessions from our best and most popular speakers on the most essential topics for all learning and development professionals: Instructional Design, Training Delivery and Facilitation, Evaluating Impact, and Technology Application.

Actionable takeaways:

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

What Is the Core 4 Conference?

ATD’s Core 4 is a two-day event that focuses on the foundational elements that every learning and talent development professional should comprehend. These four key topics include:

• Instructional Design
• Training Delivery & Facilitation
• Evaluating Impact
• Technology Application

Every Core 4 conference features three keynote speakers, over 25 educational sessions across four content tracks, and an intimate environment to network and learn from your peers. And because Core 4 is laser-focused on the paramount subjects of talent development, you're sure to return with the knowledge you need to create better learning experiences and deliver better results.

Learning objectives:

• Design better training programs that truly change behavior and improve performance
• Develop and deliver events that engage learners
• Evaluate the impact of your solutions using a variety of methods
• Create engaging and effective e-learning experiences and understand the fundamentals of learning tech

Who Should Attend?

Core 4 is an essential event for those who are new to the training field, accidental trainers, or experienced individuals simply looking to professionalize their skills. It's ideal for:

• Instructional designers
• Accidental trainers
• Facilitators and trainers
• Training managers
• Any professional who helps design and deliver learning experiences in their organization

If you're looking for professional development that's focused on the essentials of the profession or if you were placed into a training and development role without a formal education in adult learning, this event is for you.