Sri Lanka Institute of Training and Development (SLITAD)
People Development Awards (PDA) 2025/2026
Celebrating excellence in human capital development.
Sri Lanka's recognition for organisations that excel in developing their people. The 2025/2026 audit is under way.
About the PDA28 years
Developing Sri Lanka's trainers, since 1998
500+
Graduates of SLITAD programmes
600+
Members, from Affiliate to Fellow
80+
Conferences, workshops and awards held
Who we are
The apex body for Training and Development (T&D) Professionals in Sri Lanka.
Established in 1998, SLITAD is the nation's pioneering body for professional Training and Development: delivering L&D excellence to professionals and organisations across diverse sectors, recognised internationally as a Life Member of ARTDO International, and governed by a dedicated Executive Council.
Life Member
Approved and registered programmes
Coming up · PDA 2025/2026
People Development Awards (PDA) 2025/2026
Celebrating excellence in human capital development.
To all the trailblazing organisations and leaders who have submitted their applications: the stage is being set to honour your excellence. Stay tuned as we prepare to unveil the champion organisations of 2026.
- Status
- Applications received. Audit is ongoing.
- Awards
- Platinum · Gold · Silver · Bronze
Courses at SLITAD
Four programmes, from a first certificate to the National Diploma.
The pathway
01
Certificate
Sixteen credit hours. The foundation in HRD and T&D.
02
National Diploma
One year, fourteen modules, TVEC-approved.
03
Associate Membership
AMITD. Diploma holders join the professional body.
04
Member, then Fellow
MITD after three years; FITD for significant contribution.
Student life
Student Life at SLITAD
Learning at SLITAD goes beyond the classroom. Our students visit leading organisations to see people development in practice, train together outdoors, and graduate together on stage: experiences few other programmes offer.
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SLITAD Executive Council
The people behind the institute.
SLITAD is managed by a proficient and dedicated Executive Council of HRD professionals, led by the President.
What we stand for
01
Vision
To be the lead institute in learning and development.
02
Mission
Developing people and organisations to be professional through continuous learning and development.
03
Profile and objectives
To bring together individuals and institutions from the government, industry and education sectors to excel through holistic HRD practices in Sri Lanka.
Membership
SLITAD Memberships
Members at every level can look forward to their continuing professional development journey with SLITAD, through CPD training workshops, webinars and other interactions, with the support and guidance of T&D experts with experience and exposure in their respective topics.
- AffiliatesAspiring T&D professionals, such as students of the Diploma in Training & Development, or those with more than one year of executive experience in training or HRD activities who do not yet hold a formal qualification in T&D.
- Associate MembersAMITDTraining and Development (T&D) Professionals engaged in training or HRD activities, holding a Diploma in Training & Development or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Executive Council.
- MembersMITDQualified Training and Development (T&D) Professionals who have completed three years as an Associate Member, or who are admitted on prior professional learning and experience recognised by the Executive Council.
- Fellow MembersFITDQualified and competent Training and Development (T&D) Professionals who have made a significant contribution to SLITAD and to society, as recognised by the Executive Council.
- Institutional MembersCorporate bodies, and tertiary and vocational education institutes engaged in developing competencies, interested in a strategic partnership with SLITAD.
Events
SLITAD Events
Gallery
The room, the stage, the people.
Interested in becoming a student?
Start your journey to becoming a Training and Development (T&D) Professional today. Submit the enrollment form and a representative will call you back.