AITD is Australia's not-for-profit professional body for learning and development. We help L&D practitioners build their capability through short courses, membership, events and a national community, from their first role to the most senior.
Trusted by more than 50 organisations
Australia Post · Bunnings · Toyota · Australian Federal Police · Department of Defence · Queensland Rail · RMIT University · Downer · BAE Systems · St John WA
Start with what's on your mind
These are the questions L&D professionals across Australia tell us they are working on right now. Pick yours and we will show you where to begin.
Making AI work for learningAI training for L&D professionals: use AI with confidence, good judgement and sound governance.AI training for L&D →
Showing the impact of learningEvaluate what works and make the case for learning in the language your executive uses.Measuring learning impact →
Building a learning culturePartner with the business on strategy and lift capability across the whole organisation.AITD Capability Framework →
Planning your next career moveSee the roles, the capabilities behind them and the steps to get there, with a mentor alongside.Career Pathways →
Sharpening your craftPractical training and development courses in design, facilitation and delivery: online, in person or in-house.Browse all courses →
Finding your peopleMeet peers at local events in your state, in the member community and at the National Conference.Get connected →Popular courses: Instructional design Facilitation skills Presentation skills eLearning foundations Adult learning AI training
What members value most
Every year we ask members what makes the difference. This is what they tell us.
Training & Development magazineAustralian practice, research and case studies, written by the profession.
WebinarsFresh thinking from practitioners and experts, from wherever you work.
National ConferenceThree days of learning and connection for everyone who works in L&D.
Networking eventsLocal events run by divisional councils in every state and territory.
CoursesPractical short courses at member rates, with a digital badge on completion.
Professional recognitionPost-nominals that show your standing, through to Associate Fellow and Fellow.“Continue what you're doing. The conferences and community is great.”
AITD member
Research and insight
Evidence for the profession, from the profession
AITD's annual national survey, the Capability Framework and our work on how L&D is recognised in Australia give you evidence you can take to your executive.
Capability Framework and Assessment
What is learning and development?
News and insights

L&D in your sector
Corporate Government Defence, resources and energy Health, care and not-for-profit VET and RTOs Tertiary Contractors and consultants
What's on
Latest news and insights

Our story
Championing Australia's L&D profession since 1975
AITD brings together the people who help Australia learn at work. Led by practitioners and run as a not-for-profit, we keep growing with the profession, in every state and territory.
Join Australia's L&D community
AITD is a not-for-profit run by and for the profession. Membership connects you to the people, knowledge and recognition that help you go further.
For you
Professional, student, international and retired membership, with a path to Associate Fellow and Fellow.
For your team
More than 50 organisations build their L&D teams with AITD corporate membership.




