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• PARTNER OPPORTUNITY: USDLA 38th Annual Conference - Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark

  • Start
    23 Jun 2025
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    26 Jun 2025
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    2:30 PM
  • Location
    Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark, 1 S Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102

  PARTNER OPPORTUNITY: USDLA 38th Annual Conference - Hilton St. Louis at the BallPark 

  We are happy to share that our partner, the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) is hosting their 38th annual conference right here in St. Louis!  As members of ATD STL, we are invited to participate at a partner rate!

  This year's theme is “Hitting Home Runs in the Digital Age of Distance Learning.” USDLA has an engaging schedule planned, including pre-conference workshops, keynote sessions, and our awards luncheon.

  Conference Overview:

  • Monday: Pre-conference workshops and opening reception, including welcoming the return of the USDLA affiliated MODLA chapter.
  • Tuesday: Full day of sessions and events, featuring keynotes by local speakers Dustin York and Joe Sallustio.
  • Wednesday: Full day of sessions and events, including more keynotes and our awards luncheon.
  • Thursday: Sententia Level 1 or our Leadership Workshop.

  Click the link below for more details on the conference and how to register. 

  https://usdla.org/events/national-conference/

  To receive the our partnership discount code, please contact community@atdstl.org.  Stay tuned for an email about volunteer opportunities only available to our active members!
  

  Thanks for being a part of our community and we hope these partnership benefits add value to your professional development experience with us.

      
  

  
  

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• Webinar Series: Introduction to ROI Certification Bootcamp

  • When
    23 Jun 2025
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Registered
    19 registrants

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  Delivering Results That Executives (and others) Will Love

  
  

  Jack J. Phillips, Ph.D., Chairman of ROI Institute, Inc.

  
  

  This one-hour live virtual session will outline a structured approach to measuring data at five outcome

  levels, including impact and ROI—key metrics that executives and decision-makers prioritize. It will

  introduce a new way to define value, provide insights into executive expectations, and showcase real-

  world examples of effective evaluation at each level.

  By attending this session, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to measure and

  communicate results effectively, helping to secure or enhance funding for strategic initiatives and drive

  better decision-making within their organizations.

  Jack J. Phillips, Ph.D., chairman of ROI Institute, Inc., is a world-renowned expert on accountability,

  measurement, and evaluation. A former HR executive, Phillips consults for Fortune 500 companies and

  major global organizations. The author or editor of more than 75 books, he conducts workshops and

  presents at conferences globally.

  Jack has been recognized and awarded for his work by numerous professional organizations. He, along

  with his business partner and wife, Patti Phillips, received the 2024 Thought Leader Award from the

  Association of Learning Providers, the 2022 Association for Talent Development Thought Leader Award,

  and the 2019 Center for Talent Reporting Distinguished Contributor Award. SHRM presented Jack with its

  highest creativity award for an ROI study and awarded an ROI Institute book with a best book award. His

  work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, and Fortune magazine, and he has

  been interviewed by several television programs, including CNN.

  This session Builds the following Capabilities and skills from the ATD Capability Model:

  Personal Capability - Project Management

   Professional Capability - Career and Leadership Development

  Organizational Capability - Business Insight, Data & Analytics

  
  

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• In Person Workshop: Sententia Level 1 Gamification Certification

  • When
    26 Jun 2025
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    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark 1 S Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102
  • Spaces left
    25
  • Registered
    5 registrants

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  Sententia Level 1 Gamification Certification (Level 1) Workshop

  Description

  ATD STL is proud to offer this workshop in partnership with USDLA and Sententia Gamification!

  Gamified and game-based learning increase user engagement and enjoyment. Whether you’re making eLearning or instructor-led training for online or in a classroom, you can apply a proven framework to drive learner engagement and achieve your learning and business objectives.

  The Sententia Gamification Certification is a complete immersion experience that leaves you creatively inspired and technically masterful. Plus, this is the ONLY Gamification Certification that earns you recertification* credits with HRCI, SHRM, and ATD.

  This program is intended for L&D and HR professionals interested in improving their design skills to prepare for shifts in learner expectations.

  This hands-on certification program takes you through the 5-step, trademarked, and proven process of gamifying your organizational quest. By following the 5-step plan, you are essentially assured a successful outcome.

  This paid workshop is 7 hours in length, and lunch will be provided.  

  Outcomes
  

  By completing this Certification program, participants will be able to:

  Understand how key concepts found in behavioral psychology and game design can increase learning and engagement

  Have a five-part process for gamifying a learning program

  Demonstrate a return on investment for your gamified learning program

  Takeaways for Participants

  Game the System™ “game board” of the 30 necessary steps for creating successfully gamified learning programs

  All handouts and ancillary tools

  Analysis and feedback of a proposal for gamifying a case study or real program

  Sententia Level 1 Surveyor digital badge with metadata about the program and work completed for employers, recruiters, and potential clients

  HRCI, SHRM and ATD certification credit documentation for each registrant

  CPTD Certification Credit

  CPTDs earn one certification point/credit for each physical hour of continuing education within one’s current role/job or involving a new experience or content. You will need to keep records of the event and prepare any required paperwork. Visit the CPTD webpage for complete information.

  Six certification hours for this workshop.

  HRCI and SHRM Recertification Credit

  This program is eligible for self-certification for HRCI and SHRM recertification credits. You will need to keep records of the event and prepare any required paperwork. Visit the HRCI recertification webpage or the SHRM recertification webpage for more information.

  ATD Capabilities

  Personal: Emotional Intelligence & Decision Making, Project Management

  Professional: Learning Sciences, Instructional Design, Training Delivery & Facilitation

  Organizational: Performance Improvement

  
  

  Click here to read more:  Gamification Certification (Level 1) Program Overview

  
  

  Presented by:

  Jonathan Peters, Chief Motivation Officer, Sententia

  
  

  Click here to read Jonathan's bio.

  
  

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• Coffee & Connections with ATD Chicagoland - A Monday morning networking series

  • When
    14 Jul 2025
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    8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Get fueled up for the week and join the ATDChi and ATD STL community for a 45-minute coffee break.

  This networking event will inspire meaningful conversations as you connect and share with other Talent Development professionals.

  Register now to join us for a Monday morning virtual cup of coffee!  This event occurs every 2nd Monday of each month.

  Through a joint opportunity with ATD Chicagoland, our ATD STL members can register for FREE for this event!

  Click here to Register using the code ATDSTL.

  
  

  
  

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• In Person Workshop: ROI Certification Bootcamp

  • When
    21 Jul 2025
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    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    The Lodge Des Peres 1050 Des Peres Rd, Des Peres, MO 63131
  • Spaces left
    30
  • Registered
    Be the first

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  ROI Institute Certification Bootcamp 

  ATD STL is proud to offer this workshop in partnership with the ROI Institute

  Learn about the five levels of evaluation, 12 steps in the ROI Methodology, and the 12 guiding principles in this six hour workshop covering the basics of how to calculate ROI. Connect to business needs and show the impact of your programs and projects.

  
  

  Patti P. Phillips, Ph.D. 

  Patti P. Phillips, Ph.D., is the co-founder and CEO of ROI Institute, Inc., a US-based consulting firm that serves for-profit, not-for-profit, government, and non-governmental organizations in 70 countries as they build capability in measurement, evaluation, and human capital analytics using the ROI Methodology®.

  An internationally recognized leader in measurement and analytics, Patti is routinely invited to speak at industry conferences worldwide and contributes to the growing amount of research in human capital and human capital analytics. Her expertise is documented in over 50 books published by McGraw-Hill, Wiley, Kogan-Page, Berrett-Koehler, and other major publishing houses. Her work has been cited on CNBC, Euronews, and National Geographic and published in more than a dozen business journals. She is a thought partner to research organizations such as The Conference Board and the Institute for Corporate Productivity.

  She is the recipient of the 2022 Association for Talent Development (ATD) Thought Leader Award and the 2019 Center for Talent Reporting Distinguished Contributor Award. In 2019, she was named among the top fifty coaches globally by the Thinkers50 organization and named a finalist for the Marshall Goldsmith Distinguished Achievement Award for Coaching. Patti serves as the vice chair and finance committee member of the United Nations Institute of Training and Research (UNITAR) board of trustees; chair of the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) People Analytics Board; Senior Advisor for The Conference Board; board chair for the Center for Talent Reporting (CTR), board member of the International Federation of Training and Development Organizations (IFTDO), and board member of the International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI).

  This paid workshop is 7 hours in length, and lunch will be provided.  

  Outcomes
  

  The benefits and barriers of using ROI.

  The five levels of evaluation.

  Collecting data at multiple levels.

  Isolating the effects of your programs.

  The 12 guiding principles.

  Converting data to money.

  The 12 steps in the ROI Methodology.

  Calculating ROI using the ROI Methodology.

  
  

  ATD Capabilities

  Personal: Collaboration and Leadership, Lifelong Learning

  Professional: Evaluating Impact

  Organizational: Talent Strategy and Management, Performance Improvement, Change Management, Data Analytics

  
  

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• Virtual Speaker Series: The Edge of Creativity

  • When
    31 Jul 2025
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Registered
    4 registrants

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  Elevate your organization's problem-solving capabilities with an  immersive, online workshop. This hands-on session is designed to equip your team with practical tools and techniques to unlock their creative potential and apply it directly to your organization's most pressing challenges.

  

  Kassi Kincaid, a TEDx speaker and visionary behind Book Days, spearheads a groundbreaking children's literacy program that breathes life into books. Recognizing the transformative power of reading on young minds, she recognized that embracing creativity was pivotal in creating a meaningful impact. Finding herself unexpectedly becoming an agent of change, Kassi discovered that her creative journey has become an inspiration to adults. Consequently, Kassi is on a mission to help people bring creative fire to their careers. She believes everyone is creative and can make a unique impact on the world!
  

  Need help sharing the why with leadership or documenting this development on your performance review?

  This session Builds the following Capabilities and skills from the ATD Capability Model:

  Personal Capability- Collaborating and Leadership, Lifelong Learning

  Professional Capability -  Career and Leadership Development, Evaluating Impact

  Organizational Capability- Organizational Development and Culture, Talent Strategy and Management, Performance Improvement, Change Management, Future Readiness

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• In Person Speaker Series: Emotional Well-Being: To Feel It and Not Be It (Meal Provided)

  • When
    28 Aug 2025
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    8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Location
    Lodge Des Peres. 1050 Des Peres Road, Des Peres, MO 63131
  • Spaces left
    56
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  Navigate the demands of talent development with courage. This Courage is Built Here™ workshop equips you to process emotions, build resilience, and lead authentically. Learn to feel without being overwhelmed and create space for trust, clarity, and emotional well-being in your work.

  
  

  Justine Froelker

  A Licensed Professional Counselor, Justine Froelker has over 25 years of experience in mental health, personal growth, and professional development. For eleven years, she was certified in Dr. Brené Brown’s work on vulnerability, courage, and empathy. Justine now shares her own curriculum, Courage is Built Here™. This transformative program empowers individuals to live and lead with self-awareness, authenticity, and resilience, building a foundation for courage-centered leadership. An accomplished author of eleven books—including five Amazon bestsellers—Justine has written across genres, from children’s books to in-depth explorations of infertility, faith, and grief. She has delivered two TEDx Talks, The Permission of the And and The Donut Effect, which highlight her unique perspective on navigating life’s complexities with grace. Justine is a sought-after speaker who travels nationally and presents virtually to global audiences, delivering keynotes, workshops, retreats, and trainings on topics such as leadership, resilience, mental health, coping with burnout, courageous and curious conversations, and fostering cultures of inclusion and belonging. Justine lives in St. Louis with her husband Chad, their three dogs, and for four months of the year hundreds of monarch and swallowtail butterflies.
  

  Need help sharing the why with leadership or documenting this development on your performance review?

  This session Builds the following Capabilities and skills from the ATD Capability Model:

  Personal Capability - Emotional Intelligence & Decision Making
  Professional Capability - Learning Sciences 
  Organizational Capability -  Performance Improvement
  

   

  
  

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• Annual ATD St. Louis Learn Conference

  • When
    18 Sep 2025
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    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    UMSL Millennium Student Center 17 Arnold Grobman Dr. 379 Millennium Student Center, Saint Louis, MO 63121
  • Registered
    19 registrants

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  Annual ATD St. Louis Learn Conference! 

  SAVE THE DATE

  
  

  Join your peers in the Learning & Talent Development community for our annual ATD St. Louis Learn Conference! Register EARLY for discounted pricing!

  September 18th from 8:00am-4:30pm

  Two Keynotes: To Be Announced

  Conference highlights...

  • Held in person at University of Missouri St. Louis (UMSL) - Millennium Student Center Map
  • Free Parking: Parking Garage across from Millennium Student Center (handicap parking and shuttle available) 
  • Breakout sessions facilitated by experienced facilitators
  • Light Breakfast, Lunch, and Snacks included with registration
  • L&D Vendors on site throughout the conference 

  More details about our speakers and session descriptions will be posted soon on our conference website. 

  
  

  	Early Bird (Before 8/22)	Regular (8/22 and After)
  Member	$200	$250
  Non-Member	$275	$300
  Group of 5 or more	$185/member $260/non-member	$235/member $285/non-member
  Partner Organization	$247.50	$270
  Student	$100	$100

  In order to register your group, sponsor a student, or register as a student, email president@atdstl.org

  
  

  To become a sponsor contact presidentelect@atdstl.org. 

  
  

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