Training professionals are selling their expertise every day; however, the market they operate in is very competitive. If there is a demand for capacity-building services, someone will fulfill it — either you or your competitor.

Many learners in rural and peri-urban areas have limited or no access to a formal learning environment. Since the emergence of online learning, access has improved but mainly for those with smartphones and Internet access.

Many MSMEs and corporate leaders struggle with high-stress levels. And the pressure after the pandemic is only making things worse: repair businesses, reignite morale, sustain growth, hire or retrain the workforce, and adjust to the new work modality.

The current linear economy model of take-make-dispose is very unsustainable and has led to serious global issues, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and waste, thus making a transition to a circular economy imperative for every economic actor.

Many people tend to forget, misplace, or misremember things. However, it shouldn’t be this way. By training your brain you can improve your memory and change your life – you can become a more effective trainer, powerful speaker, or trusted professional.

Today's business environment is characterized by rapidly changing organizational structures and technological evolution. Yet, many training companies do not have established strategies to effectively maneuver and adapt to these changes and challenges.

In this webinar, Caroline Mwazi, IFC master trainer and IFC-LPI assessor talks about the X-factor in training to help training professionals: 

This webinar aims at helping the learning and development community better understand the challenges that female entrepreneurs face when applying for funding and the role training professionals can play to facilitate women’s access to finance.

As the pandemic catalyzed a paradigm shift from in-person to virtual learning, issues faced by training professionals motivated many to develop and utilize virtual engagement tools and practices to optimize learning.

As a training professional, how do you stay on top of the deluge of information related to your job and professional development? How do you make sense of this information, apply it to achieve your goals, and share it with others?