The Definitive Resource for the Talent Development ProfessionThe TDBoKamp8482 Guide Talent Development Body of Knowledge second edition is a comprehensive collection of TD concepts definitions methodologies and examples that lays the foundation and guiding principles for those who develop talent in the workplace. Created by the Association for Talent Development ATD this reference sets the gold standard for the learning and talent development profession. The first iteration of the TDBok was made available in 2020 through an ATD subscription product. ATD is delighted to present this updated and revised edition in book format.amp10Grounded in and offering a deep dive of ATDs Talent Development Capability Model the TDBoK Guide goes beyond the core foundational aspects of training and development and supports the approach thatto be most effectiveamp8212TD professionals need to develop personal and professional capabilities to impact organizational capability.amp10Covering the TD fieldamp8217s 23 key disciplines or capability areas the TDBoK Guide is divided into three sections that align with the Capability Modelamp8217s three domainspersonal professional and organizational. This second editionamp8212developed by ATD in partnership with industry expert Elaine Biechamp8212includes comprehensive updates based on feedback from the field more than 100 subject matter expert contributors and curated perspectives from thousands of publications.amp10For those preparing to obtain certifications offered by ATDamp8212ATD CIamp8217s certification programs the Associate Professional in Talent Development APTD or the Certified Professional in Talent Development CPTDamp8212the TDBoK Guide also serves as a helpful resource for exam preparation.amp10ATDamp8217s TDBoK Guide is the differentiator for the fieldamp8212a resource that every TD professional needs to grow in their careers today and in the future.