Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important ASTD addresses on the World Wide Web?
What are the top five reasons members cite for joining/renewing PPC-ASTD local chapter membership?
- To support their professional development.
- To stay on the leading edge of the Workplace Learning and Performance profession.
- To build their professional network.
- To attend chapter programs that deliver valuable content at the member rate.
- To give back to the profession.
How do I join PPC-ASTD?
To join PPC-ASTD, there are several ways:
What is the difference between ASTD and PPC-ASTD?
ASTD is an international organization; PPC-ASTD is the local chapter affiliated with the international organization. An individual can choose to be a member of either or both, and both organizations have separate annual dues. Membership in either organization has its benefits, and maintaining current membership in both is highly encouraged. If you must choose, we offer this one mantra: Think globally, act locally.
How can I be a facilitator at a monthly chapter program?
Our chapter is committed to providing events that directly deliver and support the nine AOE’s (Areas of Expertise) of the ASTD Competency Model. Please contact one of the VP of Programs to further inquire about facilitating a program.
How can I contact the chapter leaders of PPC-ASTD?
The website lists the current chapter officers. If you select the appropriate link, you can email an individual officer. To reach the Executive Board as a whole, please send an to PikesPeakASTD@gmail.com.
How can I get more involved?
Opportunities to get actively involved, and even take on a leadership role, in the chapter are numerous. Talk to any Executive Board member or Chair at any program, or contact them via e-mail to discover your place. Your unique skills and talents can contribute to our chapter success.
How can I access a membership directory list?
Visit the PPC-ASTD Members-only area. This link is password protected, and the password is available to any current PPC-ASTD Member. If you don’t know the password, simply email any Board member. After confirming your membership status, they will send you the password.
Yes, visit our Job Postings page.
Send the job posting information to our Administrator.
New member fees and renewals are $75 for 12-months, student and senior membership fees are $65.
Yes, membership for students enrolled in nine or more credit hours per semester is $65. Students must provide proof from their respective institution stating they are actively registered at the time of joining.
Yes, the Corporate 6 program allows six people from the same organization to join for 12 months. The advantage to holding a Corporate 6 is flexibility.
Yes, both membership and program registration fees can be processed via PayPal.
The PPC-ASTD VP of Membership manages our membership database, and can accept and process your contact information. Send your information via email.
Call the ASTD Headquarters Customer Care Center at (800) 628-2783 or check their website.
How do I reset or recover my account password if I forgot it?
You can only reset your password. This is done for security reasons. Here are the steps.
1. On the left menu bar of the website is a link labeled "Forgot Password". Click that link.
2. On the Reset Password page, enter your e-mail address for your PPC-ASTD account.
3. Click the Submit button.
An e-mail containing a link will be sent to your e-mail address. Click the link in that e-mail, and reset your password as desired.
How do I reset my password if I want to change it?
Follow the same steps listed above. Or, if you are already logged into the PPC-ASTD website, do the following steps.
1. Click the link labeled "Change Password" on the left menu bar.
2. Enter your Current Password in the field.
3. Enter and then reconfirm your New Password in the appropriate fields.
4. Click the Save button.
How do I change the profile information for my PPC-ASTD account?
Following these steps.
1. Login to the PPC-ASTD website.
2. Click the "View Profile" link on the menu bar.
3. Click the Edit Profile button
4. When you have completed your profile changes, click the Publish button at the bottom
You can also change the part of your profile that are visible to others. That is done in the same way, just click the "Access by others" link when editting your profile.
How do I make sure I am receiving all the PPC-ASTD e-mails? Or change it so that I receive less e-mails?
Following these steps.
1. Login to the PPC-ASTD website.
2. Click the "View Profile" link on the menu bar.
3. Click the Edit Profile button
4. Click the Subscriptions link at the top.
5. You have 2 choices for subscriptions. Make the appropriate choices for you.
6. When you have completed your subscription changes, click the Publish button at the bottom
How do I appear in the Vendor Directory?
Any member can request to appear in the Vendor Directory. Simply email any Board member, or use information@cfc-astd.org, and ask that your Member account be changed to a Vendor account. It is that simple. As a note, only current Member and current Vendors appear in the Member and Vendor directories. So, you may need to renew your account.
What if I have any other problems?
Send an e-mail to pikespeakastd@gmail.com, and an appropriate Board member will be notified of and respond to your request.
