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Location We’ve looked at the importance of how a training course is delivered, but where it is delivered also has a role to play. Does the training provider have training facilities nationwide, or in just one location?
Not all training needs to be done in person. A CIBSE-approved
CPD, for example, doesn’t require hands-on training. In these instances, online training is a good, convenient option. Will the training provider be able to deliver this and how? Range of courses and delivery Having a range of courses is obviously important in that it provides you with choice and allows you to fill in the gaps of your knowledge, as well as learning about emerging technologies and best practice. A good training provider will also provide a flexible
delivery model to meet individual learner needs and has the knowledge and expertise to support those with learning difficulties. Endorsement Whilst it’s important to do your own ‘homework’ on training providers, third party endorsements are very useful. These come in different forms, from customer feedback (there are plenty of forums that provide you with the opportunity to ask for feedback), through to recognised industry awards, and independent assessment. Last year, Ideal Heating’s adult learning provision was assessed by Ofsted and we received an excellent report, plus we were delighted to receive the inaugural BESA award for Training Provider of the Year.
Cost The last aspect I want to touch on when it comes to training is cost. How much should you pay for training? You should really consider the value you believe will be returned from the programme and provider you choose. If you are going to benefit from state-of-the- art facilities, you may probably expect that this experience may cost more than somewhere very simple and basic. Training providers are businesses, and the good ones do invest heavily in facilities and staff development. Ideal Heating as a manufacturer strongly believe that our training
services are part of what we deliver in our product sales. For this reason, we provide many of our training programmes for free or at very low cost. Choose wisely Taking time out from your busy schedule to dedicate to training is an investment, financially in some cases, so selecting your training course wisely to maximise that investment is sensible.
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