Introduction

Looking for a training provider can sometimes feel overwhelming. There are thousands of individuals, private companies and public bodies offering their services to your business. There are thousands more courses, and a huge variety in the levels, methods and quality of training offered on them.

This guide serves as a gateway to finding the right training provider for your business. It will help you determine your business’ training needs so you can narrow down your search to find the provider that best meets these needs.

It will outline the different types of provider available, explain how you can locate these training providers and advise you on where to go for further help.

Subjects covered in this guide

• Introduction
• What kind of training do you need?
• Transferring skills within your business
• What to look for in a training provider
• Training providers: professional bodies, trade associations, business organisations
• Training providers: private sector providers
• Training providers: mentors and coaches
• Public sector sources of help