The HRD Academy (HRDA) is an independent professional organisation focused on furthering excellence in training and development. It provides defined criteria, standards and procedures for evaluation and optimisation of training and development activities.

The main purpose of the HRD Academy (HRDA) is to make sure that HRD trainers possess the knowledge, skills, professional competence, and ethical standards, required in the practice of training profession

HRDA is a full member of the British Learning Association (BLA), the most prestigious British organisation for learning providers. BLA exists to promote best practice in learning throughout the education and training sectors of the UK, Europe and Overseas. It is the national, cross sector association for high quality learning. As a member of BLA, HRD Academy (HRDA) adheres to national guidelines set for quality standards adopted as the Association’s own Code of Practice.