Our purpose & vision

We are the professional body for learning and development professionals in Ireland, inspiring excellence in practice and driving personal, national and organisational advancement through L&D.


Our purpose

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

We are...

  • An authoritative source of industry knowledge, expertise and opinions

  • The membership community of choice for L&D professionals and interested parties

  • Contributors to national policy on L&D related matters

  • The preferred providers of education and CPD for L&D professionals

  • Promoters of best practice and standards
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Our Vision

We strive to:

Support members:

  • Provide professional education in L&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 L&DI team consists of our staff, our National Council elected by members, and our team of specialised trainers and panel of associates.
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About Us

We are the only dedicated L&D institute in the country. No other institute does what we do. Not one. We are unique.

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Our Team

We are a highly specialised team each responsible for an important part of the organisation.

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IITD Profile Bronagh 13th Sept 2022_1

It is so important to be part of a community especially if you’re new to L&D. There is a fantastic generosity of spirit among the L&DI network and everyone is so supportive with guidance and advice. The L&DI’s excellent mentoring offer is the perfect way for L&D professionals to easily connect with fellow practitioners.

Bronagh Matthews
Mercury

DCU Business School MSc Launch Michael

Sometimes people think of learning as an individual activity conducted in isolation, but the reality is that learning is very much a social experience. It is a collaborative venture and events, whether they are workshop sessions, webinars, or keynote presentations, gives members the chance to listen to other people, and to develop your ideas alongside your peers.

Michael Harmer
Irish Life

IITD Buisness School MSc Launch Kathy 13th Sept 2022_1

I am really privileged and grateful to be on the MSc in Strategic L&D. If it wasn’t for the support from the L&D Skillnet, I could not have accessed the programme. The funding offered by Skillnet Ireland is key to agreeing support and sponsorship for programmes within the organisation.

Kathy Shine
FEXCO

IITD Buisness School MSc Launch Billy 13th Sept 2022_2

The L&DI sets the standards and benchmarks for best practice in L&D in Ireland. Having our programmes endorsed by the L&DI really elevates the value of the training we provide. It is a quality mark that connects our brand with the industry standard.

Billy Goodburn
ICOS

Ronan Flood5

Accessing the L&DI resources database is a great way to tune into what’s going on in the L&D world. Whether that’s a blog or an article, it is crucial to keep connected with the wider conversation around your profession.

Ronan Flood
Warrior Consulting

IITD Profile Orla 13th Sept 2022_2

It’s a great way to keep yourself tuned into what’s going on in the L&D world, whether that’s a blog or an article, you need to keep connected with the wider conversation around your profession.

Orla Farrell
Musgraves

IITD Buisness School MSc Launch John 13th Sept 2022

It is really important to our students that we are leading the way in terms of our own curriculum, and I would lean heavily on the L&DI for research. The research papers that they launch really give me a good insight into emerging trends in L&D and that ensures we are ahead of the game when it comes to our own curriculum development.

John Kilroy
Digital Learning Institute

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