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

2,000+ members

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.

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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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