In 1972, the Barbados Technical Institute further merged with the Polytechnic branches, in Richmond and Grazettes Industrial Park.
The institute's original title was Samuel Jackman Prescod Polytechnic (SJPP) and was renamed on October 19, 2017.
SJPI offers various programs and providing certificates of completion or diplomas: Students study full-time or part-time through distance learning or continuing education.
SJPI first considered distance learning options in the early 2000s, having already established four continuing education centers at existing schools.
The following table shows the enrollment and annual budget (2003): The concept of merging the institutions resembles initiatives in other West Indian countries.