The British Institute for Learning and Development says it wants to become "the UK’s leading individual membership organisation, representing the interests of all learning and development professionals.”

Valentines Day marks the end of a busy first year for the Institute - in the intervening 12 months it has re-branded, re-located and realigned its membership structure.

The introduction of individual membership categories mapped against qualifications and experience now offers a professional recognition path for individuals working within L&D at all levels. Detailed criteria for eligibility at affiliate; associate; member and fellow grades are set out on the Institute's website.

The same membership options are now also available to qualifying applicants who work for employers previously represented solely as organisations.

For further details see www.thebild.org