Welcome to IFTDO

IFTDO was founded in Geneva, Switzerland in 1972 in order to develop and maintain a worldwide network committed to the identification, development and transfer of knowledge, skills and technology to enhance personal growth, human performance, productivity and sustainable development.

  • Connecting the World’s Human Resource Leadership and High Performance Practitioners
  • Linking Organizations and Society with the World’s Best Networks
  • Unique and effective resource to the HRD profession working GLOBALLY for the betterment
    of life.

Who we are.

IFTDO is the most multinational, multicultural Training and Development Organization in the world with a truly diverse Board of Directors leading the organization. Our members from a highly diverse network of human resource management and development organizations globally, linking HR professionals in HR societies, corporations, universities, consultancies, government organizations and enterprises. IFTDO currently represents more than 500,000 professionals in over 30 countries.

500,000+
Professionals
25+
Countries
500+
Members
100+
Awards

What we do

IFTDO is delighted to extend range of activities and services, such as, but not limited to, the following:

  • Conferences
    & Events
  • Awards and
    Recognition
  • Projects
  • Certifications
  • Research &
    Publications
HISTORY

IFTDO was founded in Geneva, Switzerland in 1972. It is a global consortium of Training and Development bodies across the world. The Federation, which is celebrating its Golden jubilee next year, currently represents more than 500,000 professionals in over 30 countries. IFTDO also enjoys participation in the United Nations conferences and proceedings.

COMMITTEES

IFTDO Committees are responsible for the majority of the work accomplished by the Federation. Though each committee has a chair, who is a member of the Executive Board, representatives of member organizations are eligible and, in fact, encouraged to join and work on committees.

Our Events