The British Institute for Learning & Development expands its recognition of TAP® qualifications for professional membership
The British Institute for Learning & Development (The BILD) announces an expanded, long-term agreement with The Training Foundation, operator of the Training Accreditation Programme (TAP®). TAP® is The BILD’s recommended Qualifications and Continuing Professional Development Programme for L&D professionals.
Under an extended multi-year Agreement, The BILD is the external verification and awarding body for all TAP Certificates and Diplomas. Holding a TAP professional Certificate now qualifies applicants for Associate Membership of the Institute and holding one of the role-based TAP Diplomas qualifies applicants for full Membership.
The parties will continue to pursue the key objective of raising the status of L&D practitioners to that of genuine professionals, by meeting the highest standards of practice enabled by TAP methodologies.
David Apparicio is Chair of the Institute. He commented: "The BILD has been pleased to have been integrally involved with the TAP programme over the last year and many new members have joined the Institute as a result of their TAP qualifications. In now strengthening our relationship, we are confident that our partnership will lead to L&D becoming seen as a real profession, as it rightfully should be.”
Nick Mitchell is founder and CEO of The Training Foundation. He commented: "I'm confident that this even closer alignment of TAP with The BILD is a positive move for the profession. It sends a very clear signal to everyone involved in L&D that a TAP qualification and membership of The BILD will identify them as an L&D Professional (post-nominal letters: ABILD TAP.cert or MBILD TAP.dip.). I’m personally delighted that, in The BILD, we have an international Institute that is dedicated to exclusively serving the professional needs and aspirations of the L&D community.”
About The British Institute For Learning & Development
The British Institute for Learning & Development is a registered charity, with the vision of enabling excellence and recognition in Learning and Development for individuals and organisations both nationally and globally. The Board of the BILD strives to provide the leadership and support needed to continuously develop the professionalism of the Learning and Development sector.
The BILD recognises the professional experience and qualifications of its member practitioners through relevant membership grades. It represents their interests through the formulation of best-practice policies and standards designed for the learning and development sector.
The Institute provides a range of membership services, including opportunities for continuous professional development .