Evolution of the Training Profession AET/570, Stephanie Pickering, April 10, 2017, Dr. Gale Cossette

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  • American Society of Training Directors (ASTD)

    American Society of Training Directors (ASTD)
    At a meeting of the American Petroleum Institute, the ASTD is formed (Estep, 2008, p.16). image retrieved from, Wikimedia Commons, nd.

  • Train the Trainer Programs

    Train the Trainer Programs
    Train the Trainer programs came to be known and one major influence included Abraham Maslow’s “A Theory of Human Motivation” (1943). image retrieved from Vimeo (April 6, 2017). Keep 'Em Wanting More: Delivering Training Engages, Inspires, and Motivates.

  • First ASTD Meeting

    First ASTD Meeting
    On this date fifteen training directors have their first meeting (Estep, 2008).
    image retrieved Wikimedia Commons nd.
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    ASTD Publication

    The first issue of Industrial Training News was published and also holds its first national conference in Chicago.

  • Human Relations Training

    Human Relations Training
    The National Training Laboratory conducts the first session in human relations training (Estep, 2008). Image, Personal (2015), Cottrell Hall at High Point University, retrieved from Wikipedia

  • Science and Human Behavior Published

    Science and Human Behavior Published
    BF Skinner's Book is published, introducing the idea of behavior modification (Maxie, 2008). Image retrieved from Wikimedia Commons, nd.

  • Publishes Donald L. Kirkpatrick's Article Four Levels of Evaluation

    Publishes Donald L. Kirkpatrick's Article Four Levels of Evaluation
    The Journal of the American Society of Training Directors publish the article about reaction, learning, behavior, and results (Estep, 2008). Donald Kirkpatrick Receives ISA Thought Leadership Award. image retrieved from Alchetron,

  • ASTD Changes its Name

    ASTD Changes its Name
    ASTD changed its name to American Society for Training and Development (Estep, 2008). image retrieved from e learning (2017).

  • ASTD Elects First Woman President

    ASTD Elects First Woman President
    In 1979 the ASTD elected the first woman president, Jan Margolis
    (Maxie, 2008). Image, Retrieved from: ndri-usa/Training Institute (2014). Jan Margolis.

  • Congress Passes Job Training Partnership Act

    Congress Passes Job Training Partnership Act
    The Act provides training and employment assistance to disadvantaged and dislocated workers ("Govtrack", 2004). dpcamps.org nd, Burgdorf DP camp, retrieved from http://DP Camps in Burgdorf, Germany

  • Women Entered the Field of Training and Development

    Women Entered the Field of Training and Development
    By the 1980's women made up 47 percent of ASTD's members (Estep, 2008). More training topics become popular, such as behavior modeling and teamwork. Beral, Dame Valerie,(2015). Image retrieved from, Vimeo, The Million Women Study.

  • Technology Exploded

    Technology Exploded
    In the 90's technology was taking over and the traditional classroom learning was getting smaller. Students can now learn at their own pace and receive credit for current knowledge of a particular area, (Estep, 2008). Pixabay (2016) image retrieved from Pixabay.

  • Certification Programs Introduced

    Certification Programs Introduced
    In 2005 a new certification program launches for individuals (Estep, 2008). Image retrieved from Lehman College nd.

  • ASTD Becomes ATD

    ASTD Becomes ATD
    The Biech (n.d. ) website By 2014 ASTD becomes known as Association for Talent Development (ATD). image retrieved from Pixabay nd.