aChapter 15 Off-the-Shelf Materials
George Piskurich

In This Chapter

  • Learn what products are available
  • Understand the pros and cons of off-the-shelf materials
  • Get a buyer's checklist

There are about as many types of off-the-shelf training packages as there are vendors who sell them. Common wisdom is that most are second rate when compared with creating your own materials, but common wisdom is often mistaken. There are many wonderful training programs available directly from vendors. When used for the right needs and in the right training environment, they can save time and money and provide a great learning experience for the learner.

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