CITD conducts several regular and part-time training programmes in the field of Tool Design & Manufacture, Low Cost Automation, Mechatronics and Computer Aided Design & Computer Aided Manufacture for the benefit of National & International participants. It also conducts Short-term courses, Special Purpose Clinics in Tool Engineering, Seminars, Tailor-made programmes, in various disciplines for the benifit of working personnel.

Apart from training, CITD has been making significant contribution in meeting the needs of industries in design and manufacturing of quality tools. CITD provides full-fledged consultancy and servicing facility to large , medium and small scale industries in the country. This includes assistance in design and development of tools for various purposes and it also recommends measures to standardise tools and tooling elements, components of jigs & fixtures, Dies and Moulds and other tools. CITD is a member on various technical committees of Bureau of Indian Standards.