The International Training Institute (ITI) was founded in March 1999 to provide quality and affordable education to the people of Papua New Guinea. The institute’s humble beginnings saw it renting two rooms at Ori Lavi Haus in Boroko NCD, one of which was an office and the other a computer lab with seven computers. In its initial year of operation, ITI offered certificate courses in computing and enrolled 30 students.
As the number of students increased, ITI moved to larger premises within Ori Lavi Haus and established affiliations with the Queensland Institute of Business and Technology (QIBT) and the University of Southern Queensland. ITI acquired experience in the Australian education system through these affiliations and improved its internal processes and quality.
ITI’s dedication to providing education in remote areas of Papua New Guinea led to the establishment of its first campus in Lae in 2004. Since then, the institute has opened several Campuses in other centres, including Kimbe, Alotau, Goroka, Kiunga and Kokopo. With over 25 years of experience in providing education and training, ITI has become a household name in the country.
With due respect of Papua New Guinea community ITI has established the branches in various provinces they are; in Lae – Morobe Province, Kimbe – West New Britian, Buka – Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Alotau – Milne Bay Province, Kiunga – Western Province, Goroka – Eastern Highlands Province, Kavieng – New Ireland, Mount Hagen in Western Highlands, Manus in Manus Province and Warangoi distance education center – East New Britain.
2013, the Ministry for Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology granted ITI institute accreditation. In 2003, the institute achieved a significant milestone, with enrolment surpassing 1,000 students. By 2022, the number of students exceeded 5,000. In 2018, ITI introduced a two-year Higher Diploma program approved by the Department for Higher Education, Science and Technology (DHERST).
ITI has established itself as a trusted provider of quality and affordable education in Papua New Guinea, earning respect and admiration from students and educational institutions.