Development Institute for Industry & Government

Where the latest research becomes strategic advantage.

We make the latest research in science, technology and society accessible and strategically beneficial to businesses and governments — providing a place to network and grow.

$10M+
Typical savings post-implementation
−32%
Unplanned downtime · client outcome
21
Industry sectors covered
F500
Fortune 500 organisations served
Who we are

We close the gap between academic research and practitioners — helping organisations across industries implement cutting-edge technology, adopt new business models and excel in the digital era.

The megatrends of the past decade — from rapid growth in computing power to blockchain and advances in artificial intelligence — are disrupting how businesses operate. In parallel, the rising recognition of climate-change threats requires governments and businesses to act and change the status quo.

Our expert team works with organisations across the world to make the latest research strategically useful — turning new technologies and business models into measurable advantage.

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What we do

How we build capability.

Consulting

Advisory on reliability, asset performance, risk and operational excellence.

Training

Executive and technical programmes, public or in-house, across 21 sectors.

Certification

100+ certification programmes plus preparation for external credentials.

Research

White papers and analysis that turn the latest thinking into practice.

Conferences

Industry conferences and summits that convene leaders across our sectors — where research, practice and policy meet.

Workforce & Talent Solutions

Thousands of professionals we've trained and certified — available to staff your projects and teams when you need proven capability fast.

Learning Platform

On-demand recorded courses so your specialists learn whenever it suits them — with progress and results tracked.

Community & Network

A professional network for experts in their field to exchange knowledge and share what they know — growing into a members' community where training and materials become almost free.

Popular programmes

Where teams start.

Project Management
Project Management Essentials
Project Management

Project Management Essentials

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
COBIT® 2019 for Digital Transformation & AI Governance
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

COBIT® 2019 for Digital Transformation & AI Governance

5-Day ·
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Health, Safety & Environment HSE
Working at Height: Safety and Best Practices
Health, Safety & Environment HSE

Working at Height: Safety and Best Practices

5-Day ·
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Mechanical Engineering
Gas Turbines: Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Mechanical Engineering

Gas Turbines: Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting

5-Day ·
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Certifications

Certify your people — and prove it.

400+ BII programmes
20+ Sectors
CMRP · CAMA External credentials

Browse our own certification programmes by sector, or prepare for recognised external credentials sat with the awarding body.

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Impact

Proof in the field — measured.

$10M+
Typical savings
−32%
Downtime reduced
600+
Professionals certified
21
Sectors served
−32%
downtime
Client anonymised · Mining & Processing · Central Asia

Reliability-Centred Maintenance at a diamond operation

RCM-2 rebuilt the maintenance strategy around failure modes — cutting unplanned downtime by a third and recovering ≈ $7.4M in annual production value.

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Global presence

Training delivered where you operate.

From the Gulf to Europe, the Americas and Asia — BII runs programmes in over 20 countries across 6 continents. Pick a city, or spin the globe.

20+ Countries
5 Continents
40+ Cities
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Trusted by

Teams at leading organisations.

Bring a programme in-house.

Tailored, on-site delivery for your team — scoped, designed and certified around your operation.

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Contact

Talk to our team.

Office
5 Brayford Square, London E1 0SG, United Kingdom
Partnerships
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