Founded in 1972, the Singapore Training & Development Association (STADA) is Singapore’s longest-standing association for training professionals, united by a shared passion for learning and growth.

For over five decades, STADA has played a key role in shaping the Human Capital Development (HCD) landscape—bringing together practitioners, businesses, training organizations, and government institutions to build a future-ready workforce.

At its core, STADA is about community, collaboration, and raising professional standards through meaningful partnerships, certification, and innovation in learning.