Canada's L&D Community

Where learning professionals raise their practice.

For 30 years, the Institute for Performance and Learning has been the home of the people who design workplace learning across Canada. Certification, research, conferences, and a national peer network that takes your work further.

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15 Chapters across Canada

CTDP & CTP Canada's L&D certifications

1996 Member-led since

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Workshop in Toronto, Spring 2026

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Website migration project underway

Welcome to the new website for The Institute for Performance and Learning (I4PL). We are currently migrating content and resources from our previous site to this new platform.

Use thei4pl.ca for: Current news, resources, events and member information.
Use performanceandlearning.ca for: Archived content, membership renewals and certification, until the migration is complete.

Thank you for your patience as we make this transition. We look forward to providing you with an improved online experience.

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What we do

Four ways to grow your practice with I4PL.

Pick your starting point. Members move between them as their careers evolve.

Get Certified

CTDP and CTP credentials are Canada's recognized standard for learning and development professionals. Earn yours and stand apart.

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Join the Community

Connect with learning professionals through 15 chapters across Canada, the members-only directory, Communities of Practice, and the Annual Conference.

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Attend Events

The national conference, webinars, chapter meet-ups, and Learn With Us series. Practical learning by Canadian practitioners.

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Read the Research

The Knowledge Hub, blog, case studies, and CTDP competency framework. Evidence and practice from the field.

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Why I4PL

Built by Canadian L&D professionals, for Canadian L&D professionals.

The Institute for Performance and Learning is Canada's national Institute for workplace performance and learning, offering certification while upholding national standards for training design and delivery.

Since 1996, over 30 years of member-led practice, members have connected through 15 chapters across Canada, the Annual Conference, Communities of Practice, and a national peer network to drive excellence in workplace learning.

Learn about our mission

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What's on, and what we're posting.

Live calendar of upcoming chapter events and webinars, alongside the latest from our Instagram community.

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Testimonials

What members say.

On a personal level, achieving the CTDP designation affirmed my ability to design, develop, implement, and evaluate great training in partnership with clients. On a corporate level, the designation substantiates the abilities of our team members and elevates the team profile in the workplace.

— Mallory Fitz-Ritson, CTDP

As a seasoned and passionate adult educator, I have spent the past 20 years leading large-scale professional development initiatives. Obtaining the CTDP credential allows me to focus towards a more diverse group of learners. I look forward to using my knowledge to develop and deliver more inclusive organizational development programs.

— Mavis Leung, CTDP

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Individual, corporate, student, and emerging professional categories. Bilingual content, national reach, and the certification path Canadian employers recognize.

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