The Institute of Training and Development was founded on a simple yet powerful vision of enabling organisational and HR development goals that enrich lives and create a better society – a conviction that if people are given the opportunity for quality education, training and development, they can achieve admirable heights they never imagined possible.

ITD’s roots can be traced back to 1984 when a group of visionary HRD experts established an institute in Malaysia which quickly emerged as a leader in its fi eld. ITD’s mission then and now remains clear – to continuously excel as the leading provider of superior quality human resource development programmes and activities in the Asia Pacifi c for national and regional building.

The dawn of the new millennium heralded a new phase of regional expansion as the organisation expanded its services and programmes throughout the region. ITD Group’s headquarters is based in Penang, Malaysia and it has a total of six centres spanning Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines, each of these chosen to further and bear the realisation of its vision and mission.

ITD Group’s six core activities include  Business Education and Research; Corporate Training; Professional Competency Development; Business Coaching and Consulting; Mega Events and Conferences; and Community Service and Networks. It offers business programmes ranging from short training courses to Certifi cate, Diploma, Bachelor, Master’s and Doctoral levels.

Track Record & Competitive Edge
Over the years, ITD has earned a sound reputation as a leading education and HRD training provider. It has successfully produced thousands of graduates and conducted corporate training and development programmes for a large number of clients throughout the Asian region. ITD’s clients include many leading multi-national and local corporations, including Motorola, Citibank, Nestle, etc. The Group’s outstanding track record includes establishing itself as one of the largest provider of Master’s and Doctoral business education programmes in the region. In an increasingly globalised economy driven by knowledge and innovation, ITD can be the people’s crucial source of competitive advantage due to its ability to combine expertise and experience from its core expertise in various distinct fi elds. This portfolio synergy allows ITD to better meet the unique development needs of both individuals and corporations.

Quality & International Recognition
As an international HRD award-winning organisation, ITD has made its mark of excellence in the international HRD arena. It is the winner of the coveted 2006-2007  ARTDO (Asian Regional Training and Development Organisation) International HRD award. This prestigious international award is presented to the most qualifi ed organisation each year in recognition for outstanding contribution to international HRD.

As a clear distinction of ITD’s commitment to quality and continuous improvement, the Group has attained the ISO 9001:2000 Certifi cation for Global Provision of Training and Development. This simply means that ITD’s quality management system is globally applicable and meets stringent international standards.

In the conduct of its various activities, ITD has entered into strategic regional and local partnerships with leading world-class universities, institutions and professional bodies in the USA, Europe, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines.

Societal Uplifting
ITD Group is a regional business enterprise with a societal oriented philosophy. It is actively involved in social and charitable work. The institute’s Love Thy Nation Campaign has allocated sizeable funds to support the needy sections of respective national societies.

ITD’s leaders have served as leaders  of ARTDO International and have been actively involved in social HRD work. Established in 1974, ARTDO International is a non-profi t professional umbrella body that brings together companies and individuals active in HRD work from over 30 countries and around the world, particularly the Asian region.

Ultimately, the ITD vision is all about  people. The truly shared meaning behind ITD’s torch goes beyond good leadership and excellence; it is about enriching and bringing ‘light’ to people’s lives and helping both individuals and organisations attain their aspirations. It is about fulfi lling dreams of building a better and more peaceful tomorrow. This is the ITD passion and commitment – a pledge that people can count on.