The HNDA Program is the first professional accounting course introduced in Sri Lanka. It was started in 1943 as the National Diploma in Accountancy with the aim of detecting and preventing frauds, errors and malpractices in Ceylon Tea Estates and Ceylon Railway.

Then, it was converted to a Higher National Diploma in Accountancy (HNDA) in 1946. It has been gaining popularity over the time and in 1963, an evening course was also introduced in order to meet the market demand. The HNDA was considered as an alternative to B.Com degree offered by the National Universities of Sri Lanka by the Public Administration Circular No.46/90 of 1990.

Objective of HNDT in Agriculture course is to produce middle level managers, who are capable of practicing appropriate technology and management tasks in crop and animal production, agro product processing and agribusiness and contributing to the socioeconomic and sustainable development of the agriculture sector locally and internationally, with professional attitudes and confidence to serve the local and global community.

The Higher National Diploma in Information Technology (HND-IT) Program at the Sri Lanka Institute of Advance Technical Education (SLIATE) was developed and commenced in the year 2000 with the objective of producing the middle level IT professional required for the new millennium.

THigher National Diploma Program in food technology was started in 2012 as a two and half year Diploma Program which is conducted by Sri Lanka institute of advanced technological education under Ministry of Higher Education.

This Diploma Program is currently conducted only in ATI Gampaha .The two years of this Program entitle students to obtain the Diploma in Food Technology and last six months students are led to implement their vocational training in food industry.

Higher National Diploma in English (Part-Time) is your gateway to a world of opportunity and knowledge.
It is conducted with a duration of 2 ½ years (2 years course work + 06 months project work). Lectures are conducted on weekends. The assessment method includes two semester-end examinations per year and continuous assessment methods.

Through engaging lectures, interactive workshops, and hands-on projects, you'll sharpen your writing abilities, refine your communication techniques, and cultivate the analytical skills necessary for success in a variety of fields. Whether you aspire to pursue further studies or embark on a dynamic career path, our diploma equips you with the tools and confidence to thrive in todays competitive landscape.