5 Things You Need To Consider When You Choose Your Training Vendor

5 Things You Need To Consider When You Choose Your Training Vendor

Selecting a training vendor can be confusing and stressful most of the time. This is compounded

by the fact that there are thousands of corporate training companies in the market today.There are

many questions that can crop up and that you need to answer before you decide to outsource your

training. How would you know you have decided on the best option from the other numerous

vendors in the market? Is the trainer you selected going to deliver the best training and offer the

best value to your organization?

Following are the top 5 things you need to factor in before you make any decisions regarding your
training provider.

Track record

You should know the clients they have had and how recently they were trained. It is also important

to ensure that the trainer you selected has a background in the field they are giving training.

For instance, if you want to train your employees in sales, make sure that the trainer has a successful

sales background. Some of the other factors that you need to consider are:

• The training vendor you select should understand your business well
• Verify your trainer’s experience and work history
• Ask for two client reference who will be able to convey a holistic idea of your training experience

Right Attitude

Trainer’s attitude can make a big difference to the trainees. From the first meeting with the trainer,

try to assess their attitude. Is your sales trainer pushy? Do they respond to your concerns? Do they

give a personal touch and they willing to go the extra mile for you? These are some of the question
you need to address to ensure that you can trust the trainer and build a long-lasting relationship with
them.

Accounts

When you are choosing a training vendor, do not forget to carry a thorough check on the organization.

You should check their financial history. It’s also fine to use credit checking agencies and re-check the

information stored on the companies. This kind of information is not available on non-limited trainers

or companies. If you are dealing with such kind of vendors, ask for their previous year records or basic

profit and loss figures.

In case, you have any concerns about the financial status of your provider, it is good to ensure that

you negotiate the payment only after the training is over. As some training vendor demand payment

before hand, negotiate the terms of payment with them.

Innovative

This relates to how the trainer approaches any training solution. Do they offer any new ways of looking

at a problem or do they only limit to the tried and tested approach? Do they offer any new solutions to

help you achieve your objectives?

If you are dealing with a technology provider, you can always ask for their development roadmaps

so you get a sense of the company’s future. This is especially important if you are thinking of signing up

with them for  multi-year contract or licence. Remember that it is not important that your training.

Provider offers fancy technology unless it is required, but always see whether they are looking to

improve on their offerings and whether they possess a forward-thinking approach.

Know-how

This relates to the amount of knowledge the training vendor possesses in the subject they are

providing training. Given the fact that many trainers offer training services in multi-subjects,

ensure that the trainer you choose is a subject matter expert. Try and find a trainer who is a specialist

in the subject/training that you are looking for.