About Us

The Irish Institute of Training & Development, founded in 1969, is the non-profit professional body representing members concerned with human resource training and development in Ireland.

Our 2,000+ members work in business, industry, consultancy, voluntary, community, education and the public sector.

IITD PURPOSE

Leading the learning and development profession in Ireland by inspiring excellence in practice to develop individuals and organisations to reach their full potential

IITD VISION

Authoritative source of industry knowledge, expertise and opinions
Membership community of choice for L&D professionals and interested parties
Contributors to national policy on L&D related matters
Preferred providers of education and CPD for L&D professionals
Formulating and promoting best practice and standards

We strive to:

Support members:

Provide professional education in T&D and a rich range of services, supports, events and resources
Provide a basis for member certification, enhance professional development and thus employment opportunities
Organise members into active networks, regionally and nationally, to meet their needs

Ensure L&D best practice:

Identify, disseminate and facilitate international best practice
Keep up with the latest global trends, thinking and research
Influence key stakeholders and policymakers

The IITD team consists of our staff, our National Council elected by members, and our team of specialised trainers and panel of associates.