Programme Overview
In a global economy that has become both knowledge and technology-intensive there is a National focus on training and development efforts.  This places an emphasis on training and development specialists and their ability to apply robust theory and principles to the unique circumstances of each business.   Training and development specialists must have the ability to deliver high quality interventions cognisant of the range of learning technologies now available.  However, they must also be able to think strategically and locate development interventions within the context of business needs and processes.  It is critical the training and development practitioners are professionally specialist and business credible.

 Who is the programme for?
This unique degree programme is aimed at training and development practitioners working in small, medium and large enterprises as employees, consultants or sub-contractors. 

Programme Objectives
The programme firstly aims to develop skills and knowledge in the key specialist training and development areas such as needs analysis, design and delivery of training and management development. 

Secondly, the programme aims to equip learners with knowledge of the business context of training and development.The programme also gives learners a wider appreciation of how training fits into the overall business and how it is an important element of organisation strategy.

Finally, the programme aims to help learners acquire the diagnostic, planning and communication skills they often require in their roles as internal or external consultants and business partners.

Bachelor of Arts in Training and Development Module Exemptions

We are delighted to announce that all participants who have undertaken the IITD Certificate in Training & Development since January 2008 are now entitled to a greater number of exemptions on the BA in Training & Development. Please click HERE for further information.

Applicants seeking exemptions based on graduation from other accredited programmes, courses or modules will be assessed individually as part of the application process. Applicants are advised to submit with their application;
• the official result transcript for the relevant programme, course or module
• full programme/course/module details incl. learning outcomes, topics studied, assessment breakdown etc.

Applicants seeking exemptions based on accreditation of prior experiential learning will be assessed individually as part of the application process.

 If you would like to discuss this programme further, please contact  Rachel Doherty in NCI rachel.doherty@ncirl.ie

For more information about the BA in T&D programme, please click HERE: