Pursuing the ISTD Diploma: Is Course Material Enough or Do You Need Extra Books?

Hi friends, if one has to pursue the ISTD diploma, is it enough to study their course materials, or should other books also be referred to? Thanks for your time in reading this.

Thank you so much for responding to my post. I am a freelance soft skills trainer and have enrolled in this diploma for the current session. Since ISTD is a government-recognized diploma, it would add to my resume and also provide me with training-based inputs. I hope I have clarified your question.

Kindly provide your valuable inputs.

Thank you,
Bindu

Thank you so much for responding to my post. I am a freelance soft skills trainer and have enrolled in this diploma for the current session. Since ISTD is a government-recognized diploma, it would add to my resume and also provide me with training-based inputs. I hope I have clarified your question.

Kindly provide your valuable inputs.

Thanks,
Bindu

Since you are already a trainer, I am sure you have ample experience. Based on your experience and learnings from the industry—which are live and practical—you could go through the study material and attempt your assignments (which you must have received). In case you feel that the course material does not satisfy your thirst for knowledge, you could refer to a few other books. However, this would consume a lot of time.

Based on what I have learned and practiced in the last 10 years or so, as a student of ISTD, I would stick to the books and not go beyond them. Although, I would definitely refer to my own modules, etc., that I have from various organizations and companies I have worked with. This will enable me to gain insight into the topic.

Hope this clarifies your doubt.

Thanks and Regards,