Programs

The Institute of Knowledge Development (IKD) is a premier provider of business education and training programs for organisations across the Asia-Pacific region.  IKD has extensive expertise in designing and delivering professional development programs which drive business improvement.

Many IKD programs are offered as public courses or we can customise any of our programs exclusively for your organisation. We can also work with you to create a unique program that addresses a specific need for your organisation.

Increasingly, organisations are recognising that future growth depends on the ability of their staff to demonstrate knowledge and skills beyond professional subject matter expertise. As a professional services company, IKD is ideally positioned to share its knowledge, expertise and insights about the challenges confronting firms and partnerships by providing customised training and development programs. Lawyers are increasingly expected to demonstrate cross-functional management skills, business savvy and effective leadership behaviours. IKD’s reputation for high-quality, innovative programs in this field has developed from significant expertise in working with lawyers & in-house counsel from private & public sector organisations. Alumni from IKD’s suite of programs for lawyers number over 700 throughout Australasia.

 
As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Freehills, IKD offers a unique combination in the learning and executive development marketplace. Our programs draw on the expertise of IKD learning professionals and the practical knowledge of Freehills lawyers. This partnership, developed over seven years, delivers innovative programs which simplify complicated legal concepts into practical steps and processes