Training Budgets Step-by-Step A Complete Guide to Planning and Budgeting Strategically-Aligned Training

Training Budgets Step-by-Step is a useful guide that walks you through each phase of the process, so that you will have the information you need to develop a successful training plan and accurate budget that will get results for your organization. Training Budgets Step-by-Step gives you

• Clear-cut instructions on how to perform each step
• An illustrative case study that helps define every phase of the process
• Blank templates that you can tailor to your organization

Written by training expert Diane Valenti, the book shows you everything from how to conduct the data gathering process to help determine the types of training to create to how to present a completed budget¾one that aligns strategically with your organization's goals. Every step of the way the author provides a wealth of templates, worksheets, lists of questions to ask, action plans, flow charts, interview summary sheets, and other helpful job aids.

Reviews

"…this book gives readers all of the tools and know-how needed to manage a corporate training budget with confidence." (Training & Development, 4/1/2004)

"Training providers both new and experienced will find Diane Valenti's insightful process and practical templates show a clear path through the maze of training and budgeting."
— Kirsten Knapp, continuous improvement process manager, Chiron Corporation

"Diane Valenti's superb project management skills shine! The analytical process has life breathed into it with case study examples and tips that move the steps from 'recommended' to just good practice! I found it easy to incorporate into my work."
— Gay Niven, training program manager, Starbucks Coffee Company

"A practical and easy to follow hands-on approach to developing a training plan and budget. A myriad of tools that show step-by-step instructions on how to develop a training plan and budget, examples to demonstrate each step, and blank ready-to-use templates that will make the entire process simple and easy."
— Lori Serrano, human resources director, Stevens Healthcare