The Irish Institute of Training & Development (IITD) is the professional body representing members involved in or concerned with human resource training and development in Ireland.  Members work in all sectors – business, industry, consultancy, voluntary, public sector, education and the community. 

IITD was set up in 1969 and was originally known as the IITM. We now have approximately 2,000 professional and student members throughout the country all enjoying the benefits of our regional chapters.

The Irish Institute of Training & Development’s mission is:

1. To ensure (guarantee) best practice in training and development in Ireland by:

• Indentifying, implementing, and monitoring international standards
• Researching and bench-marking on a continuous basis
• Providing professional education in training and development
• Influencing key stakeholders/policy makers

2. To support members by:

• Providing a basis for member certification in a way that enhances continuing professional development and thus employment opportunities
• Organising members into active networks, regionally and nationally in a way that achieves the goals of the Institute and the needs of members