ISTD, in 1979, introduced a Diploma Programme in Training & Development (Dip TD) in order to meet the long felt need for skill formation in learning/training skills. Since then over 16,000 persons working in industries, business, banks, government departments, administration, defence forces, public utilities, power plants, agricultural development Programmes, health education and other social services; consultancy and voluntary service organizations indeed private individuals have enrolled for this programme.