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Click here for more information Trainer Rates Survey 2008
Scope: 5. Comprehensive, Contributor: *Mr Peter Mayes
The rates trainers charge or more appropriately; purchasers pay for a days training has long been a topic of discussion, none more so than in these times of economic turmoil. This, the fifth annual survey is TrainerBase’s ongoing enquiry into both the statistical evidence of rates, gender, status, location and types of training and anecdotal comments on how trainers and purchasers feel about the commercial exchange of training and development services for reward. Whilst there seems to be a continuing squeeze on rates and some are saying that the ‘good days are long gone’, there is evidence that rates are holding up with fewer trainers accepting some of the really low associate rates of below £300 per day. Male trainers seem to be securing higher rates than female, but this may be down to the types of training conducted by the different genders. Discounting, whilst still going on does not seem to be quite so prevalent whilst making sure that expenses and subsistence are on top of the day rate are part of the negotiating process; including comments from purchasers of associates to this effect. Associate rates are considerably lower than direct as might be expected; one area for further investigation is the activities of the training agency. Geography plays an important part in the earning capabilities of trainers and a significant minority of trainer operate UK wide. There is further evidence, supported by the State of the Sector survey (yet to be published) that some trainers appear to be either operating unsustainable business models or are securing income from elsewhere. Anecdotal comment suggests a proliferation of jobbing and hobby trainers continue to adversely affect a perception of the independent sector. For the first time, purchasers have contributed to the survey and a correlations can be seen in rates paid. Encouragingly from a freelance point of view, a good percentage of purchasers expect to increase their engagement with freelance trainers (less so with larger training providers) and are more likely to contract in a specialist who will customise a programme than necessarily go for price.
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Click here for more information Trainer Rates Research 2007
Scope: 5. Comprehensive, Contributor: *Mr Peter Mayes
The Trainer Rates 07 survey report. In the fourth of my yearly investigations into the rates being charged or perhaps secured by independent training contractors and consultants there is evidence of a continuing divide between Male and Female trainer rates and that IT trainers along with Regulatory Skills trainers get the lowest daily rate. The Associate model of working, delivering training on behalf of another training company, is widespread and results in a significant drop in daily rates charged. Expansion in the questioning suggests that there is a north south divide in attainable rates and that the South of England is by far the most popular training region to find clients. Whilst there is a high percentage of Sole Traders within the training sector, these trainers do not earn as much as their Limited Liability counterparts. Anecdotal evidence suggests that earnings are being squeezed by an increasing number of jobbing or hobby trainers entering the market and charging unrealistic daily rates. What is also prevalent is that most trainers discount for volume and for the voluntary sector.
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Click here for more information Rates Survey 2006
Scope: 4. Detailed, Contributor: *Mr Peter Mayes
Report on the survey conducted in the rates charged by trainers as of the summer of 2006.
Type: pdf       Size: 0.1MB    Rating: 4/5       Downloads: 107
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Click here for more information Trainer Rates Research 05
Scope: 5. Comprehensive, Contributor: *Mr Peter Mayes
The training sector provide services in a range of topics classified as Soft, Management and Technical Skills. The results of this research concludes that most trainers do Associate work and that the day rate for this is close to half what they would normally charge. Technical Skill training pays the least, Female trainers are the predominant providers of Soft Skills, Male trainers still get the top rates and the average turnover for an independent contractor is hovering near or just over the VAT threshold. It also suggests that some trainers are not making their business pay, whilst a few others are spending a lot of time on income generating days.
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Click here for more information The LPA Brochure
Scope: 3. Outline, Contributor: *Mr Peter Mayes
The Learning Practitioners' Association brochure. An overview of what we do and our products and services.
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Click here for more information CLP Prospectus
Scope: 4. Detailed, Contributor: *Mr Peter Mayes
The Certified Learning Practitioner prospectus and guide to becomming accredited.
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Click here for more information CertLPM Units
Scope: 2. Fundamentals, Contributor: *Mr Peter Mayes
BTEC level 5 Professional Certificate in Learning Practice Management unit outline
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Click here for more information CertLPM Syllabus
Scope: 5. Comprehensive, Contributor: *Mr Peter Mayes
BTEC level 5 Professional Certificate in Learning Practice Management syllabus
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Click here for more information CertLPM Prospectus
Scope: 5. Comprehensive, Contributor: *Mr Peter Mayes
BTEC level 5 Professional Certification in Learning Practice Management prospectus.
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Click here for more information Contracts review
Scope: 4. Detailed, Contributor: *Mr Peter Mayes
The report into the survey on contracts being won by members as a direct result of their membership of the site.
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Click here for more information Trainer Rates and Gender Survey 04
Scope: 4. Detailed, Contributor: *Mr Peter Mayes
Survey results into gender difference in the rates charged by independent trainers, undertaken in 2004.
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Click here for more information The Birth of the TOMS
Scope: 3. Outline, Contributor: *Mr Peter Mayes
An overview of the reasoning behind and the operation of the TOMS, the Trainer Opportunity Management System on TrainerBase.
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Click here for more information Trainers Institute Survey Report
Scope: 4. Detailed, Contributor: *Mr Peter Mayes
The report in the survey conducted into The merit of a professional trainers' institute.
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Click here for more information Human Trust in a Virtual World
Scope: 5. Comprehensive, Contributor: *Mr Peter Mayes
Article on how the Internet and human interaction stack up when it comes to sourcing training.
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