TrainerBase, the on-line resource where businesses can source trainers, courses, suppliers and venues is celebrating its first year of trading. Launched by Peter Mayes last year, the site has grown rapidly and has successfully managed to pair up those looking for work and those looking at fulfilling training needs. Since TrainerBase commenced operation it has established a mature on-line database for individuals and small businesses involved in the training sector. This membership figure currently stands at around 1000, and is made up of freelance business trainers, actors and suppliers. The company is aiming to become the one-stop-shop for all your business training needs, and to have over 3000 members, with 50% or more being subscribers to the service.
With the facilities on the site constantly being updated TrainerBase is looking to have listed, a trainer, venue or course for almost any area of business practice. Many companies will have in-house training facilities, but will still need to find an external training provider where there are not enough employees to carry out training, or where the training required is in a specialised market sector, such as Freight Logistics or areas of IT. The facilities on TrainerBase allow companies to view the training services that are on offer and check course details that have been uploaded onto the site. The number of courses and trainers listed on TrainerBase is constantly being updated as more and more people join the on-line database.
The benefits of using TrainerBase are extensive. The on-line database is highly automated and updated regularly meaning that any new trainer, resource or course is displayed on the site immediately. The site has also been designed to be as easy to use as possible; a constant challenge given its size, and a challenge that is often overlooked. Ease of use is crucial to any on-line based business. If a site is difficult to use users will become frustrated and may not return in future. Another key benefit, which adds good value to the site, is that it is a completely free site should you wish to view the range of services. This is unlike many competitor sites, which require registration to be carried out before full site viewing can commence. For businesses looking for a fast, effective solution to locating a course or trainer, having to register first will often be a deterrent.
All the trainers that are listed on the site are also subject to a ranking system, active members being listed first. Training materials and other resources can also be uploaded to and removed from the site by members and subscribers, and due to the fact they do not need to be vetted by a member of TrainerBase. The trainers listed on-line also have the ability to sell their own resources through the site. Should users wish to register with the site, it is far more cost effective when compared to many competitor firms.
Trainerbase celebrates first anniversary
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