Welcome to Learning and Development

Welcome to the Learning and Development (SISTAD) site for officers, Territorial Envoys and employees of The Salvation Army in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.  Here you will find information about the learning opportunities and programmes that have been designed to enable and support your ongoing development.

If you have any questions, please do get in touch with the SISTAD team at William Booth College, or contact your Learning and Development Officer.

If you are looking for more information or would like to clarify any details, please contact us at [email protected]

all courses



Our full course list

Essential learning

welcome
events

Essential onboarding
learning

online
learning

Our online platform
and your opportunities

apprenticeships



Grow with SISTAD

learning &
development

Your Learning and Development Officers

open
learning

Freedom to learn
where you are

coaching
programme

One-to-One development
sessions available to you

further
resources

Your opportunities
beyond SISTAD

FAQ's



Your questions answered

Aligned to the William Booth College mission of resourcing, empowering, and developing people for effective participation in God’s mission, our Learning and Development (SISTAD) team exists to:

  • Empower individuals through fostering a learning culture,
  • Develop and nurture relationships to identify learning requirements,
  • Create and manage accessible learning materials, environments and experiences.

We are guided by The Salvation Army values of integrity, accountability, compassion, passion, respect and boldness.

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