The International Board of Standards for Training, Performance and Instruction (ibstpi®) was founded as a not-for-profit corporation in 1984. ibstpi® has assembled a set of professionals of the highest repute from academia, private industry, military and government that represent diverse regions and cultures. ibstpi® is a leader in setting standards that help to improve individual and organizational performance by articulating and promoting the integrity of professional practice through research, development, definition of competencies and education.