These are some of the reports that are available free to our members. They may be purchased individually by non-members. Please contact us for prices and also for details of membership.

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT BUYERS 2008
A survey of 79 training buyers covering a wide range of topics including sources of information, spending plans for 2008, learning technologies, etc. Mar 2008

LEARNING PREFERENCES 2007
A survey of learners' attitudes to different methods of learning and how those have changed in the past twelve months. Jan 2008

PERCEPTIONS SURVEY 2007
The latest edition of this much anticipated survey of training buyers' perceptions of our gold member training providers is available now. Companies were ranked amongst 19 IT training providers against 10 criteria, from brand awareness to quality of training, and buyers chose their most highly-rated suppler.
The companies included in the survey were:

Non-members included in the list above may purchase a copy of their own personalised report. Contact us for details. Nov 2006

IT TRAINING USERS SURVEY 2007
A survey of 670 training users, covering a wide range of topics from use of marketing resources to future training requirements, with particular emphasis on certifications. Aug 2007

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT BUYERS 2007
A survey of 194 training buyers covering a wide range of topics including competency frameworks, certification, spending plans for 2007, learning technologies, etc. Mar 2007

LEARNING PREFERENCES 2006
A survey of learners' attitudes to different methods of learning and how those have changed in the past twelve months. Jan 2007

PERCEPTIONS SURVEY 2006
The latest edition of this much anticipated survey of training buyers' perceptions of our gold member training providers is available now. Companies were ranked amongst 19 IT training providers against 10 criteria, from brand awareness to quality of training, and buyers chose their most highly-rated suppler.
The companies included in the survey were:

Non-members included in the list above may purchase a copy of their own personalised report. Contact us for details. Nov 2006

TRAINING BUYERS SURVEY 2006 - TRAINING TRENDS
This research report aims to provide an in-depth look at five issues which are currently high on the list of priorities for corporate buyers of IT training and related services.
The data in the report – both quantitative and qualitative – was gathered principally at two workshop sessions, conducted by Alan Bellinger and David Pardo, at the 2006 IT Training Forum in Oxford. Participants in the workshops were senior managers with significant purchasing responsibility for IT training and certification in their organisations. The views of this group should therefore represent an exceptionally authoritative sample upon which to draw conclusions about the IT training market as a whole. Sep 2006

IT TRAINING USERS SURVEY 2006
A survey of 750 training users, covering a wide range of topics from use of marketing resources to future training requirements, with particular emphasis this year on certifications.. Jul 2006

IT TRAINING BUYERS 2006
A survey of IT training buyers covering a wide range of topics including competency frameworks, certification, spending plans for 2007, future subject areas and a host more. Mar 2006

LEARNING PREFERENCES 2005
A survey of learners' attitudes to different methods of learning and how those have changed in the past twelve months. Jan 2006

PERCEPTIONS SURVEY 2005
The latest edition of this much anticipated survey of training buyers' perceptions of our gold member training providers is available now. Companies were ranked amongst 20 IT training providers against 10 criteria, from brand awareness to quality of training, and buyers chose their most highly-rated suppler.
The companies included in the survey were:

Non-members included in the list above may purchase a copy of their own personalised report. Contact us for details. Nov 2005

TRAINING BUYERS ATTITUDES & OPINIONS 2005
This survey of buyer attitudes and opinions is the result of a series of interviews with buyers of IT training from both public and private sector organisations of different sizes. The purpose was to research areas that are not easily explored by conventional survey techniques such as questionnaires. Topics covered included managed services, procurement, dealimg with suppliers, blended learning, live virtual classrooms, skills management and support services. Sep 2005

IT TRAINING USERS SURVEY 2005
A survey of over 600 learners covering decision making, use of marketing resources, certification, criteria for selecting a training provider and much more. Jul 2005

IT TRAINING BUYERS 2005
A survey of IT training buyers covering a wide range of topics including competency frameworks, certification, spending plans for 2005, future subject areas and a host more. Mar 2005

LEARNING PREFERENCES 2004
A survey of learners' attitudes to different methods of learning and how those have changed in the past twelve months. Jan 2005

TRAINING BUYERS ATTITUDES 2004
A survey of IT training buyers' attitudes to IT qualifications and certification, their perceptions of the providers of those qualifications, their views on support services, how they evaluate training, their use of managed services, the changing provision of IT training and their views on government and public sector bodies in the IT skills development space. Nov 2004

PERCEPTIONS SURVEY 2004
The latest edition of this much anticipated survey of training buyers' perceptions of our gold member training providers is available now. Companies were ranked amongst 19 IT training companies against 10 criteria, from brand awareness to quality of training. Nov 2004

TRAINING USERS SURVEY 2004
A survey of over 1,000 learners covering decision making, use of marketing resources, future training requirements and much more. Jul 2004

IT TRAINING BUYERS SURVEY 2004
A survey of IT training buyers covering a wide range of topics including competency frameworks, certification, spending plans for 2004, future subject areas and a host more. Apr 2004

LEARNING PREFERENCES 2003
A survey of learners' attitudes to different methods of learning and how those have changed in the past twelve months. Dec 2003

PERCEPTIONS SURVEY 2003
The much anticipated survey of training buyers' perceptions of our gold member training providers. Companies were ranked amongst 21 IT training companies against 10 criteria, from brand awareness to quality of training. (Not available for sale) Nov 2003

IT QUALIFICATIONS
A survey of training buyers' views on the importance and value of different types of IT qualifications, and what criteria they use in selecting them. Oct 2003

INDUSTRY ANALYSIS 2003
Over 1,200 IT Training subscription application forms were analysed to produce this report on the IT training industry. It comprises a series of graphs which describe various aspects of the industry, slicing the data by type and size of organisation and by region.. Sep 2003

TRAINING USERS SURVEY 2003
A survey of over 800 training users, covering a wide range of topics from use of marketing resources to future training requirements. Jul 2003

EVALUATING SUPPLIERS
A survey of training buyers that ranks the criteria buyers use when choosing a supplier and the value they offer, and the ways in which they evaluate quality in both ILT and e-learning. May 2003

IT TRAINING BUDGETS - Scope and Changes
This survey compares the scope of IT training budgets between different types and sizes of organisations, how the budgets are spent and how they have changed in the last year. Apr 2003

LEARNING PREFERENCES 2002
A survey of learners' attitudes to different methods of learning and how those have changed in the past twelve months. Dec 2002

ATTITUDES TO OUTSOURCING
A survey of attitudes to outsourcing of IT training services conducted amongst IT and HR training buyers. Nov 2002

PERCEPTIONS SURVEY 2002
Member companies were ranked amongst 21 IT training companies against 10 criteria, from brand awareness to quality of training. Individual reports were delivered in person. PDF file versions of members' own reports are available, and a summary report is available on-line. Sep 2002

INDUSTRY ANALYSIS 2002
Over 1,500 IT Training subscription application forms were analysed to produce this report on the IT training industry. It comprises a series of graphs which describe various aspects of the industry, slicing the data by type and size of organisation and by region. Jul 2002

BUYING DECISIONS Training Users Survey June 2002
A fascinating insight into who makes the buying decisions in different suppliers' customer base - and an estimate of this year's overall market size and breakdown by type of training. Jun 2002

HOW ORGANISATIONS MANAGE THEIR TRAINING BUDGETS
A survey conducted in February and March of training buyers' responsibilities and how their budgets are spent, together with a view on current and future skills shortages. Apr 2002

IT TRAINING IN THE CURRENT ECONOMIC CLIMATE
A survey conducted in February and March of training buyers' spending and budget plans. Mar 2002

LEARNING PREFERENCES
A survey of learners' attitudes to different methods of learning, with some strong views about both instructor-led training and e-learning. Dec 2001

E-BUSINESS JOB ROLES
From a sample of 250 delegates of e-commerce courses, a report on the latest developments in the structure of the IS/IT profession. Nov 2001

BUYING DECISIONS Training Buyers Survey October 2001
Using a form inserted in the September issue of IT Training magazine, we have collected data from a significant number of IT training buyers. This survey shows, inter alia, who takes which decisions, how many companies are using an LMS, what they think of e-procurement and what sources of information are useful and influential. Oct 2001

INDUSTRY ANALYSIS 2001
Over 2,300 IT Training subscription application forms were analysed to produce this report on the IT training industry. It comprises a series of graphs which describe various aspects of the industry, slicing the data by type and size of organisation and by region. Sep 2001

PERCEPTIONS SURVEY 2001
Member companies were ranked amongst 22 IT training companies against 10 criteria, from market awareness to quality of training. Individual reports were delivered in person. PDF file versions of members' own reports are available, and a summary report is available on-line. Sep 2001

BUYING DECISIONS Training Users Survey June 2001
Eight of our member companies asked over 1,000 of their delegates/students what led them to being on their particular course. The responses show how these major influencers of corporate buying decisions go about choosing their suppliers and courses. June 2001

MANAGEMENT ATTITUDES TO E-LEARNING
A major survey of IT training buyers and opinion formers has just been completed. Findings cover suitable subjects for e-learning, assessments of alternative learning methods, and current and anticipated spending levels.
March 2001

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