Canadian Society for Training and Development
Civic & Social Organization - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Canadian Society for Training and Development Employees
Canadian Society for Training and Development Details
Originally known as the Ontario Society of Training Directors, the association was first established in 1946. In the 1970s, the Society changed its name to the Ontario Society for Training & Development (OSTD) and operated as a provincial organization. In 1979, members of OSTD incorporated a national organization called the Canadian Society for Training and Development (CSTD). CSTD was an active organization in the 1980s however went largely dormant entity from 1989 to 2003. In 2002-2003, the Board of Directors of OSTD initiated a consultation with the membership of OSTD to determine whether or not members envisioned a role for a national organization. Overwhelmingly, the OSTD membership supported the concept of phasing out the provincial organization in favour of a national organization. The membership supported the drive for a national certification program and for a strong, national community of professionals and practitioners in the learning and development industry. CSTD officially launched in July of 2003. In September 2015, the organization rebranded as The Institute for Performance and Learning. The Institute for Performance and Learning (Institute) is Canada's only not-for-profit, membership organization focused on training, learning, and performance in the workplace. The Institute exists to elevate the performance and learning profession by setting the standards for excellence in professional practice through a competency framework, code of ethics, and sought-after professional designations. The Institute for Performance and Learning's certification programs are designed to assess an individual's existing knowledge, skills and competencies. The Institute offers two certifications: Certified Training and Development Professional (CTDP)™ and Certified Training Practitioner (CTP)™.
