Student Member

Studying to work in learning and development? Start here.

Student membership gives you the same professional home as our practising members, at a student fee: the Capability Framework, monthly webinars, self-paced courses, local events, mentoring and a national network of L&D people, while you study and as you look for your first role. AITD is a not-for-profit institute, and the fee has stayed the same for years.

Who can join as a Student Member

Student membership is for people in one of two situations:

• You are currently studying an accredited course in L&D or a related field. That includes the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122), the Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (TAE50122) and other TAE qualifications at a TAFE or registered training organisation, as well as university degrees and postgraduate qualifications. Related disciplines are broad: human resources, organisational development, talent development, vocational education and training, education, adult education, and other emerging qualifications where a link to learning and development is evident. Full time or part time, on campus or online.
• You have recently graduated from an L&D qualification and are looking for a role in the L&D sector.

When you apply we ask for the course you are completing, where you are studying and your expected completion date. Not sure if your course counts? Ask us. If you are already working in L&D, the Professional Member page is the one for you.

What membership enables

Lead: build your expertise and credibility

• Use the AITD Capability Framework to see what employers look for in L&D roles, and plan your first steps with Career Pathways
• AITD self-paced courses included in your membership ($110 each for non-members), and up to 20% off AITD short courses
• Record your development in the CPD Program and earn digital badges for your portfolio

Connect: meet the people who do the job

• Join local events across Australia, many at no cost to members, and meet practitioners in your state
• Apply for a mentor through the Mentoring Program
• Join our LinkedIn community of practice and save up to 30% on the AITD National Conference

Share: learn from the profession and find your first role

• Monthly webinars with L&D experts, included in your membership ($45 each for non-members)
• Training & Development magazine and member-only resources
• Browse roles on the L&D Jobs Board, and apply for the AITD Emerging Professional Scholarship

See the full list of member benefits.

Fees

Membership is non-transferable and non-refundable. Once you are working in L&D, you move to Professional membership and the MAITD post-nominal.

How to join

1. Fill in the application form below, including the course you are completing, your institution and your expected completion date.
2. You'll be taken to a payment page. If you aren't, check your email for an invoice and payment link.
3. Once you've paid, log in and start. Our Get Connected page shows the best first steps for new members.