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Learning & Development Institute (L&DI) is the member body representing L&D professionals in Ireland.
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Members work in all sectors, businesses and industries: consultancy, voluntary, public sector, education and the community. L&DI was established up in 1969 and was originally known as the IITM and more recently IITD. We have over 2,000 professional and student members throughout the country all enjoying the benefits of our regional chapters.

14/09/2026

🎓 Professional Practice Certificate in Training & Development

Ready to take the next step in your L&D career? Build the skills and confidence to design, deliver and evaluate impactful learning.

📅 Starting 12th October 2026
💻 Fully Online
🏅 QQI Level 6 – 30 ECTS Credits

Ideal for trainers, L&D professionals and anyone looking to gain a recognised qualification in Training & Development.

💶 Funding available: €300 – ESF+ Funded

👉 Find out more & book your place:
https://hubs.li/Q04xlFgG0

13/09/2026

🌐 Training Needs Analysis & Design Course!

Want to build your skills in Training Needs Analysis & Design?

Join our QQI Level 6 Training Needs Identification & Design programme and learn how to identify learning needs and design relevant, impactful training interventions.

📅 Starting 12 October 2026
💻 Delivered Online
🏅 QQI Level 6 Component Award

Ideal for those new to L&D, in-house trainers, or anyone looking to gain a recognised qualification and strengthen their training design skills.

👉 Find out more & book your place:
https://hubs.li/Q04xjJ-h0

12/09/2026

🌐 Tender & Bid Management Course. 📢 Are you Tender Ready?

If you’re looking to build your confidence in tendering and learn how to prepare stronger, more competitive bids, join us for our upcoming Tender & Bid Management using AI in Tendering course.

📅 1 October 2026
⏰ 2.00pm – 5.00pm
💻 Delivered Online

This practical half-day session will take you through the tendering process, including:

🔎 Sourcing tender opportunities
✅ Making informed bid/no-bid decisions
🎯 Developing a winning bid strategy
✍️ Best practice for writing your bid
📊 Understanding how tenders are evaluated
🤖 Practical ways AI can support the tender process

Whether you're new to tendering or want to sharpen your existing approach, this course will help you become Tender Ready.

👉 Find out more and express your interest:
https://hubs.li/Q04xjpt-0

11/09/2026

🍂 Invest in yourself this autumn with L&DI

Explore our upcoming Autumn Professional Courses & Qualifications, designed to help you build practical skills and grow professionally.

💻 Delivered Online – learn wherever works for you
📚 Practical Learning – develop skills you can apply in the workplace
🚀 Advance Your Career – invest in your professional development and future opportunities

From Tender & Bid Management, Digital Presentation Skills to Business Partnering for L&D, Training Need Analysis and Train the Trainer, there’s plenty to choose from this October and November.

👉 Explore upcoming courses and book your place:
https://bit.ly/4dyUa4b

10/09/2026

Join us for The Future of Capability: How L&D Prepares People for What’s Next. (In partnership with HPC.)

An evening of great discussions, shared experiences and valuable networking with fellow L&DI members and L&D practitioners.

We’ll explore how L&D can help build the skills and capabilities organisations need for the future, while giving you the opportunity to connect with peers, exchange ideas and leave with fresh perspectives.

👥 Check out our confirmed panel, who’ll be bringing a range of perspectives and experiences to the conversation, along with our MC for the evening, Fiona Claridge from HPC.

📅 Thursday, 24 September 2026
🕕 6:00pm–8:00pm
📍 William Fry, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2

🎟️ Free for L&DI members | €75 for non-members

Register today and join the conversation!
🔗 https://bit.ly/4A5ykPA

09/09/2026

What a fantastic day yesterday at DCU Business School, as Prof. Claire Gubbins and Sinead Heneghan welcomed the 2026 cohort of the MSc in Strategic Learning & Development. 🎓

Wishing all the students every success as you begin this exciting two-year journey. You’ll have the opportunity to challenge your thinking, grow both personally and professionally, build valuable connections, and bring new ideas and insights back to your organisations.

04/09/2026

🎓 L&DI Certificate in Training Needs Analysis and Design (QQI Level 6)

Want to design training that delivers real results? This practical, interactive programme is ideal for new and aspiring L&D professionals, in-house trainers, and anyone looking to gain a recognised QQI qualification.

Learn how to identify learning needs, design engaging training programmes, and create learning experiences that support organisational success.

You'll learn how to:
✅ Conduct a Learning Needs Analysis
✅ Design effective, learner-centred training programmes
✅ Develop clear learning objectives and outcomes
✅ Apply adult learning principles and current learning technologies

📅 Starts: 14 September 2026
🎓 Qualification: QQI Level 6 Component Award – 15 ECTS Credits
💶 Fee: €650 (L&D Skillnet funding) €995 (Non-funded)

🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/4gJjw04

31/08/2026

🎟️ Tickets are now on sale!

Join us for the National Learning & Development Conference 2026 on 2 December in Dublin. Sponsored by HPC.

Explore The Value of Learning and discover how L&D is shaping leadership, performance and human capability.

📅 2 December 2026
🎫 Book now: https://hubs.li/Q04vJ01b0

25/08/2026

🎓 Short Course: Business Partnering For L&D

Designed in partnership with HPC, this two-day online programme will provide you with the practical tools and capabilities to sort out the root causes of performance problems rather than simply providing a training solution.

By the end of this programme you will be able to:

✅ Align learning with organisational strategy
✅ Build credibility and influence with key stakeholders
✅ Lead strategic conversations with confidence
✅ Demonstrate the impact and value of learning initiatives

📅 Starts: 8 October 2026 ⏱️ Duration: 2 Days
💶 Fee: €850 (L&D Skillnet funded) €1,100 (non-funded)

Develop the skills to create greater business impact and position yourself as a strategic partner within your organisation.

🔗 Find out more: https://hubs.li/Q04vckMN0

24/08/2026

🎫 Join the Learning & Development Institute and HPC for our upcoming event:

The Future of Capability: How L&D Prepares People for What’s Next.

An engaging, highly interactive evening exploring how organisations can build the skills and capabilities needed for an evolving world of work. The conversation will look at how L&D can move beyond programme delivery and become a true enabler of future capability.

📅 Thursday, 24 September 2026
🕕 6:00pm–8:00pm
📍 William Fry, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2, D02 A342
🎟️ Free for L&DI members | €75 for non-members

Come ready to contribute, challenge your thinking and learn from the experiences of others.

Register now: https://bit.ly/3UfnLZR

Address

4 Sycamore House, Millennium Business Park
Naas
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Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+35345881166

Website

http://linktr.ee/landdi

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