2009 Training Forecast

Excelliance, a Shenzhen based corporate training consultancy, has released this THIS forecast for the training industry in 2009.

One of the key highlights from the report are the trends for the year.  Most of which I agree with: 

• Training projects will be much more results oriented and focused on specific work‐related demands
• Demand for tailor‐made training services will continue to increase
• Training buyers and providers will need to work closer together and improve communication and training/course management
• Poor quality training providers will get squeezed hardest, some even going out of business
• New ‘quick solution’ training programs may be offered in the market (ie: hardware intensive training such as self‐study programs, internet study, etc..)
• Training professionals, both buyers and providers, will need to invest more time into upgrading their knowledge and skills

What do you think?