Training Institute for Technical Instruction (TITI) is located in Sanothimi, Bhaktapur, Nepal. It was established as a Nepali National Institute in November 1991 with some operational flexibility (TITI By-law, 2001) and mandated by the Act of CTEVT (CTEVT Act, 1988, Section 16).  TITI is devoted to meeting the nationwide training needs of technical human resources, managers and curriculum developers in the Technical Education and Vocational Training (TEVT) sector. 

The Institute’s objectives are to:

• Provide trainers, managers, curricula development experts, and other workforce needed in the field of TVET.
• Conduct research, provide consultancy services and develop creative models in the field of TVET.
• Develop instructional materials, curricula, textbooks, and model training materials.
• Provide the consulting services needed for promote the quality standards of TVET.
• Develop and expand the institute as an institution providing international-standard services in the field of TVET.
• Be affiliated with local and foreign universities and training institutes according to need, and conduct education and training programs up to the highest level.

With a vision to be a “Center of Excellence” in developing professionals in the TVET sector, TITI is moving forward with the mission to provide transformative education through pre-service and in-service training and research employing 21^st century skills. Because of its cutting-edge resources (physical, human and financial) and learning environment, TITI’s recognition and reputation as an excellent institution in the national and international market are growing day by day.

TITI was initially supported by the Swiss government through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation.

TITI was awarded the "Knowledge Management Oscar" in 2005 for the successful Skill Card System from Swisscontact, Switzerland, and a special commendation prize for "Innovative Training Practices" in 2006 from the Indian Society for Training and Development (ISTD), India.  

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