The Learning and Development Department at Outward Bound Australia trains their staff and encourages life-long learning. In addition, it is a support and training provider for the Outdoor Recreation Industry within Australia.

Outward Bound Australia became a Registered Training Organisation in 1999, allowing for the scope to deliver Certificates II to IV in Outdoor Recreation, as well as Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. We have since extended our capabilities to include the Diploma in Outdoor Recreation. 

Outward Bound consistently produces over 30% of all Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation Qualifications in Australia, and has a highly regarded reputation.

Awards won by Outward Bound Australia include:

• National New Apprentice (Trainee) of the Year 2003
• ACT New Apprentice (Trainee) of the Year 2003 and 2004
• National Employer of the Year in the Recreation Industry 2001, 2002 and 2003
• ACT Employer of the Year 2002 and 2004
• ACT Employer of the Year Finalist 2006
• ACT Employer of the Year Finalist 2007
• Runner up Ministers Award for Excellence in Employment of Apprentices 2007