CIPPT is an independent non-profit quality-focused company for learning and development professionals that encourages high standards of performance and professionalism in all aspects of ETDP and the broader training community through sharing of relevant information, continuous professional development and promotion of best practice. CIPPT aims to ensure professional conduct of the highest standard amongst all ETDP practitioners by virtue of acting as the professional body to register practitioners and trainers, and develop and design applicable qualifications and designations to enhance and uphold these standards of quality delivery.
CIPPT is is a non-statutory, SAQA-recognised professional body.
They have three professional designations:

1. Occupational Directed Professional Practitioner;
2. Occupational Directed Master Practitioner;
3. Occupational Directed Fellow Practitioner