The Directorate of Training is established in the Sri Lanka Air Force to formulate training policy, plan and conduct of Initial, Basic, Advanced Trade training, Specialized and Instructor Training, Promotion Examinations for Officers and Airmen. This Directorate will ensure that high standards are achieved and maintained at all SLAF training establishments.

The Following functions and responsibilities fall under the Directorate of Training

Following establishments conduct basic, advanced and specialised training for both officers and other ranks;

• Training Wing, Diyatalawa
• Advanced & Specialised Trade Training School,Ekala
• Combat Training School, China Bay
• Junior Command & Staff College, China Bay
• NCO Management School, China Bay
• Basic Trade Training School, Katunayake
• Regimental Training Centre, Ampara
• Gunner Training School, Palaly
• Combat Training School, Vanni
• Trade Training School, Ekala