Professional Development for L&D Professionals
AITD’s short courses are designed by L&D professionals for L&D professionals.
Whether you are building foundational capability, strengthening your current practice or preparing for future roles, our courses provide practical, hands-on learning that can be applied straight away in your workplace.
Delivered by experienced practitioners, each course focuses on real-world tools, current industry practice and the skills needed to design, deliver, evaluate and lead effective learning.
With options to learn in person, online or through tailored in-house delivery for your organisation, AITD courses are designed to meet you where you are in your professional journey.
Why Enrol in an AITD Course?
When you enrol in an AITD course, you gain access to practical professional development backed by the expertise of Australia’s peak body for learning and development.
You will learn from experienced facilitators, build capability aligned with the needs of the sector, and leave with tools, strategies and approaches you can use immediately.
AITD members also receive discounted rates across professional development courses, making it easier to continue building your skills, confidence and impact as an L&D professional.
CPD Points
Each AITD short course contributes 8 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points, helping you continue building your professional capability while maintaining your ongoing development.
Explore our selection AITD courses below.
Adult Learning
AITD’s Adult Learning course introduces the essential principles, theories and practices behind effective adult learning.
Designed for new L&D practitioners, training professionals and vocational education teachers, it explores learner engagement, memory, emotional context, neuroscience, learning environments, and social and collaborative learning.
Participants will build confidence to design engaging learning experiences, improve retention and apply adult learning principles in real workplace settings.
Delivery Options: This is a one day course delivered online, in-person or personalised to an in-house team.
AI Essentials for L&D Professionals
AITD’s AI Essentials for L&D Professionals course builds practical Gen AI capability for improving L&D workflows and learner experiences.
Designed and facilitated by AI learning expert Kathryn McGilvray, for L&D professionals, managers, instructional designers, e-learning designers, content developers and business partners with basic Gen AI experience, the course explores skills gap analysis, content creation, personalised learning, assessments, feedback and administration.
Participants will gain hands-on experience using templates, prompts and guidelines, while building confidence to apply human oversight, recognise AI limitations and use Gen AI responsibly and effectively in L&D settings.
Delivery Options: This is a one day course delivered online or personalised to an in-house team.
eLearning: Foundations
AITD’s eLearning: Foundations course, facilitated by eLearning expert Andrew Napier, introduces the core principles, terminology, technologies and practical skills needed to design and deliver effective eLearning.
Designed for L&D and HR professionals, facilitators and teachers, this 5-week social learning course explores where eLearning fits within broader learning and organisational strategy, including how to transition face-to-face programs into online environments.
Participants will connect with peers, join virtual collaborative sessions and build confidence to write, design, build and deliver eLearning, including developing a design proposal to support a real business need.
Delivery Options: Offered as a 5-week virtual, blended-learning course comprising live facilitated sessions and self-directed learning.
eLearning: Planning & Design
AITD’s eLearning: Planning and Design course, facilitated by eLearning expert Andrew Napier, helps L&D professionals deepen their eLearning capability through practical, project-focused learning.
Designed for L&D professionals, instructional designers and facilitators looking to move beyond basic online delivery, this 5-week social learning course explores eLearning design, authoring tools, content development, engagement strategies, learning technologies and LMS considerations.
Participants will connect with peers, join virtual collaborative sessions and build confidence to design engaging eLearning experiences, use technology tools effectively and develop an eLearning module that supports stronger learner outcomes.
Delivery Options: Offered as a 5-week virtual, blended-learning course comprising live facilitated sessions and self-directed learning.
eLearning: Production & Delivery
AITD’s eLearning: Production and Delivery course, facilitated by eLearning expert Andrew Napier, helps L&D professionals take the next step in creating more engaging and effective online learning.
Designed for L&D professionals, instructional designers and facilitators looking to deepen their eLearning expertise, this 5-week social learning course explores platforms, authoring tools, content design, engagement strategies, audio production, LMS considerations and the use of AI in eLearning.
Participants will connect with peers, join virtual collaborative sessions and build confidence to use technology tools, curate informal learning resources and produce an eLearning module in an authoring tool.
Delivery Options: Offered as a 5-week virtual, blended-learning course comprising live facilitated sessions and self-directed learning.
Evaluation and Impact of Learning
AITD’s Evaluation and Impact of Learning course, facilitated by expert facilitator Cheryle Walker, equips L&D professionals to design, implement and communicate evaluation strategies that demonstrate meaningful learning impact.
Designed for L&D professionals, managers, instructional designers, eLearning designers, business partners and HR leaders, the course explores evaluation frameworks, success measures, stakeholder expectations, data capture, data storytelling and continuous improvement.
Participants will build confidence to move beyond participation and satisfaction metrics, measure impact at individual, team and organisational levels, and clearly show whether learning initiatives have improved performance, capability and strategic outcomes.
Delivery Options: This is a one day course delivered online or personalised to an in-house team.
Facilitation Skills
AITD’s Facilitation Skills course helps professionals strengthen their delivery skills and facilitate meetings, training and workshops with greater confidence.
Designed for corporate trainers, managers and professionals who facilitate learning, information sharing, strategic planning or change management sessions, the course explores facilitation frameworks, group engagement, ground rules, questioning techniques, participant behaviours and activities that support comprehension.
Participants will build confidence to connect with individuals and groups, keep sessions on track, manage unexpected dynamics and create more engaging, purposeful learning and workshop experiences.
Delivery Options: This is a one day course delivered online or personalised to an in-house team.
Instructional Design
AITD’s Instructional Design course introduces the essential principles, frameworks and practical skills needed to design effective learning experiences.
Designed for L&D professionals responsible for creating new learning, the course explores the role of instructional designers, adult learning principles, the ADDIE model, content structure, cognitive load, memory retention, Gagné’s Nine Events and evaluation methods.
Participants will build confidence to work with stakeholders and subject experts, design inclusive and engaging learning activities, and create learning programs that support retention, transfer and organisational goals.
Delivery Options: This is a one day course delivered in-person, online or personalised to an in-house team.
L&D Project Management
AITD’s L&D Project Management course helps learning professionals plan, structure and deliver L&D projects with greater confidence and control.
Designed for training professionals, new project managers and HR managers building L&D capability, the course explores project planning, the L&D project lifecycle, PMBOK methodology, scope, scheduling, risk, change control, resource management and project governance.
Participants will build practical skills to manage complex learning projects, track deliverables, apply control measures and integrate project management practices to support successful L&D outcomes.
Delivery Options: This is a one day course delivered online or personalised to an in-house team.
Needs Analysis
AITD’s Needs Analysis course helps learning professionals diagnose performance and capability gaps before deciding whether training is the right solution.
Designed for L&D practitioners looking to become more effective performance consultants and trusted advisors, the course explores stakeholder engagement, skills gap analysis, performance barriers, organisational and team needs, data storytelling and evaluation analytics.
Participants will build confidence to identify the right interventions, connect learning to sustainable outcomes and make evidence-informed recommendations that improve performance and organisational impact.
Delivery Options: This is a one day course delivered in-person, online or personalised to an in-house team.
Neuroscience for Learning Design & Delivery
AITD’s Neuroscience for Learning Design & Delivery course, developed and facilitated by neuroscience expert Loretta Mitchell, helps L&D practitioners apply brain-based approaches to improve learning outcomes.
Designed for L&D practitioners, vocational education teachers and training professionals, the course explores how neuroscience can strengthen learning environments, memory, behaviour, engagement and learning transfer.
Participants will build confidence to design and deliver learning experiences that increase attention, motivation, recall, behaviour change and on-the-job application.
Delivery Options: This is a one day course delivered online or personalised to an in-house team.
Presentation Skills
AITD’s Presentation Skills course helps professionals strengthen their presence, confidence and impact when presenting in meetings, conferences, events or learning programs.
Designed for L&D professionals, HR managers, executives and anyone delivering higher-stakes presentations, the course explores preparation, body language, voice control, gestures, visuals, audience engagement and persuasive communication.
Participants will have opportunities to practise, receive constructive feedback and build the skills to structure content effectively, command attention and present with greater confidence and authority.
Delivery Options: This is a one day course delivered online or personalised to an in-house team.
Strategic Partnering and Influencing
AITD’s Strategic Partnering and Influencing course, facilitated by expert facilitator Cheryle Walker, helps L&D professionals build the strategic advocacy and consultative skills needed to influence organisational outcomes.
Designed for learning professionals, HR business partners, project leads, internal consultants and independent consultants, the course explores strategic partnering, capability gap analysis, stakeholder trust, discovery-led influence, data storytelling and shared ownership.
Participants will build confidence to diagnose real capability needs, communicate evidence-based messages, navigate complex dynamics and work with stakeholders to shape L&D solutions aligned to business priorities.
Delivery Options: This is a one day course delivered online, in-person or personalised to an in-house team.
Virtual Classroom Environments
AITD’s Virtual Classroom Environments course helps trainers, facilitators, HR managers, coaches and mentors deliver confident, engaging and effective live online learning.
Through four facilitated virtual classroom sessions, participants experience best-practice delivery, immersive learning activities and practical strategies for using web-conferencing tools effectively.
The course explores live online learning formats, virtual classroom design, learner engagement, instructional strategies, software selection and blended learning integration, giving participants the confidence to create interactive virtual learning experiences without compromising quality or relevance.
Delivery Options: This is a one day course delivered online or personalised to an in-house team.
