History

Evolution of the Training Professional

  • American Society of Training Directors

    American Society of Training Directors
    Leadership in training became important and the term "Training director" began being used. The American Society of Training and Directors was founded.
  • Science and Human Behavior

    Science and Human Behavior
    B.F. Skinner published the book and it started the idea of behavioralism. Behavioralism lead to the method of "Individualized Instruction".
  • Preparing Objectives for Programmed Instruction

    Preparing Objectives for Programmed Instruction
    The book helped to shine light that objectives though have three main components. The three components are behavior, condition and standard; which were used with programmed instruction.
  • The Adult Learner: A Neglected Species

    The Adult Learner: A Neglected Species
    This book helped shape the idea that adults learn differently from children. This book coined the five key principles that affect the way adults learn.
  • Career development

    Career development
    Career development started being added to the repertoire of training within organizations. This was a great step in advancement because it helped employers develop their employees for long term.
  • 1990's & Technology

    1990's & Technology
    Technology really helped to advance the training profession with e-learnings, more ways to communicate, and ways to minimize costs.
  • America and the New Economy

    America and the New Economy
    The book really started the focus on how economics impact learning and performance within the workplace.
  • Electronic Information Service

    Electronic Information Service
    ASTD launched an electronic information service. This service helped to incorporate the Internet and discussion of the cyber chapter.
  • Job Bank Created

    Job Bank Created
    The ASTD created the Job Bank, which is a job site for workplace learning professionals.
  • 1st Magazine for Learning Executives

    1st Magazine for Learning Executives
    ASTD launched their first magazine that was directed towards the learning executives.