Trainingindustry.com: Top 10 Predictions for 2009
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Trainingindustry.com, a portal for the training industry, likes to polish the crystal ball once a year and look at the 12 months ahead.
Below is a summary of 10 Trainingindustry.com’s predictions for 2009:
- Total spend for training services will decline by 10%
- The Training Workforce in North America will decline by 11%.
- Re-engineering Activities for Training Organizations Will Increase
- Investment in Customer Training Increases to 59.5% of Total Spend
- Consolidation of Training Departments Will Increase
- Fixed Resources Dedicated to Training Will Decrease
- Supply Based Training Models Will Decrease
- Availability of Informal Learning Content will Increase
- Creation of User Generated Content Will Increase
- Development of Compliance Based Training Increases
Apart from the very specific numbers quoted (11%? 59.5%? hmmm…), the predictions appear to be valid generally.
Prediction #9 is of most interest. Amidst all the cuts and consolidations there is one growth area: user generated content! This is exactly the where Coral Presenter comes in. It’s ideal for use by staff with valuable knowledge to share and familiarity with Powerpoint to rapidly create web-presentations and elearning.
For an explanation of each prediction see: Top 10 Market Predictions for 2009: Are YOU ready for the New Training Industry?
