The Value

of Training
for Organizations
& Employees

eBook
The Value of Training:

Where Learning Starts

Why Certification Matters

How Oracle Product Training Makes an Impact

Choosing Oracle University

Where Learning Starts

The single biggest driver of business impact is the

strength of an organization’s learning culture. Josh Bersin
Principal and Founder
Bersin by Deloitte

Balancing an organization’s goals with those of its employees is often like pulling in
different directions at the same time. A culture of learning is what shifts everyone’s interests
in one single direction.

How important is a culture of learning?

Organizations with neglected 68% of workers say training

learning cultures experience and development is the
high talent turnover, most important workplace
struggle to keep customers, policy, following working
and ultimately fall behind hours flexibility (74%), and
competitors1. promotion of health at work
(72%).2

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Creating a Culture of Learning in 6 Steps, LinkedIn Table of Contents
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EdenRed
Where Learning Starts

The importance of learning for Organizations

Highly skilled and motivated staff is what helps organizations stay competitive. Consider
how the benefits of learning would affect employee engagement and ultimately, the
success of your business.

➜ PERFORMANCE & PROFITABILITY

Organizations that train and develop their employees see improved profitability while
cultivating more positive attitudes toward profit orientation.3

➜ EMPLOYEE RETENTION
The key to retaining people is providing them with the professional development they
need to advance their career.4

➜ BUSINESS GROWTH
Providing regular training is a good way to ensure that your staff are up-to-date with
the latest trends and developments. Companies that don’t train their staff risk being left
behind by their competitors.5

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International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences
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LinkedIn, Developing Employees into Leaders Table of Contents
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Want Your Staff To Stay? Make Training a Priority
Where Learning Starts

The importance of learning for Employees

Employees require ongoing training on new and ever-changing technologies. A culture of
learning empowers them to stay relevant in the market and make a difference in their careers.

➜ NEW TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Over 57% of IT decision makers see training as important to mitigating the skills gaps they
now face.6

➜ PRODUCTIVITY
Untrained users take up to 22.5 hours to achieve the same skill level that it takes a trained
employee 5 hours to achieve.7

➜ CAREER PROGRESSION
7 out of 10 employees say that job-related training and development opportunities directly
influence their decision to stay with a company.8

6
2016 IT Skills and Salary Report
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Gartner Inc. Table of Contents
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CED Magazine, What Gap? What the Generations Say About Learning and Technology in the Workplace
Why Certification Matters

Why Certification Matters for:

employers – employees

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Why Certification Matters

More and more employers rely on certification as a benchmark when verifying

candidate skills to hire the professionals they need. How many specifically?
➜ 92% of employers agree that IT certifications help ensure credibility of IT
employees.9

Entry level roles

Certification is #TIP: Certification can be an accurate indication of what a
a powerful way junior candidate can bring to the job.
for employers
to calibrate the Advanced roles
skills of potential #TIP: For more experienced professionals, certification plays
hires during an important role in measuring their core expertise.
the recruitment
process.10 Specific technologies
#TIP: Certification enables IT professionals to identify a niche
and become skilled in specific technologies, setting them
apart from IT generalists.

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5 Reasons Why Employers Look for IT Certifications, CompTIA
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2016 ITCC Employer Survey Results Summary Table of Contents
Why Certification Matters

Why? According to the Pearson VUE Certification Survey, 74%

of people using self-study materials increased their confidence,
making them feel more prepared and relevant in today’s
competitive job-market. Among these, nearly 4 out of 10 IT
professionals said that certification helped them perform complex
tasks more confidently.11
of IT
professionals
say they would
recommend
certification Employee Insights:
to a colleague “I’ve been working in IT since 2008, but
when discussing I’ve never received much recognition or
a career or the position I aspired to…”
➜ Read How Tércio Costa Earned a Better Job and More
advancement in
Recognition through Oracle Certification*
IT.12

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The Pearson VUE Certification Survey, 2016
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How Oracle Product Training Makes an Impact

How Oracle Product Training

Makes an Impact

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How Oracle Product Training Makes an Impact

For Organizations, the benefits of providing training on Oracle

technology can vary from:

✔ Increased productivity ✔ Reduction in delivery time ✔ Improved customer

satisfaction
The challenge: Today’s The challenge: The challenge:
employees are overwhelmed, 89% of customers get 29% of customers switch
distracted, and impatient. frustrated because they need companies because they are
Flexibility in where and how to repeat their issues to annoyed by the lack of staff
they learn is increasingly multiple representatives.14 knowledge.15
important.13

Multiple training formats Structured training mapped Comprehensive training

tailored to the modern
learner’s experience
helps employees absorb
information more easily.
to job roles brings everyone delivered by the people
onto the same page faster. involved in Oracle product
development enables
employees to find more
effective solutions.

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The Modern Learner, Bersin by Deloitte
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NewVoice, The multibillion dollar cost of poor customer service Table of Contents
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Accenture, 2013 Global Consumer Pulse Survey
How Oracle Product Training Makes an Impact

For Employees, the benefits of Oracle Product training will reflect in

their:

The Certification Magazine

determined that Oracle
Earning Certified Professionals
(OCPs) earn more than
potential other professionals in
database administration or
development.

Career
opportunities Oracle curriculum is
developed to teach you
skills that directly align
with in-demand IT jobs.

Market
expertise Training from the source is
a surefire way to develop
know-how on Oracle
technology.

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Choosing Oracle University
5 qualities that will help you evaluate Oracle University as a training
provider:
T echnology know-how: What is Oracle University’s training expertise?
We enhance technologies through powerful training modules, delivered by over 500 certified instructors.

R ecommendation: Can you be sure of high quality training for your employees?
Over 99% of students give Oracle University their highest recommendation* and Oracle University offers
a 100% student satisfaction guarantee.

A daptation: Can Oracle University training adapt to the professional experience of each individual?
Our training is tailored for each and every individual in your organization, due to content that is mapped to job
roles.

I nnovation: Is Oracle University able to provide training in formats that match today’s learning needs?
With a robust course catalog, multi-formats available (in-class, training on-demand, live virtual classes),
hands-on labs and demonstrations, we provide a truly modern training experience.

N ew enhancements: Is Oracle University’s training content being continuously updated based on product
enhancements?
Content is being constantly updated with the latest product enhancements.

*
Source: 2016 Oracle University Evaluation Study
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Training Formats: A Sneak Peek

Traditional instructor-led Interactive exercises and High-quality video recorded

training available in public or labs can be accessed in live classroom training with labs,
private format. sessions from anywhere in the delivered by Oracle experts.
world.

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Choosing Oracle University

An Oracle Learning Subscription is a learning solution that gives you

24/7 access to high definition training videos. 

Product Learning The Unlimited Product

Subscriptions Learning Subscription

High-quality video training The entire stack of Oracle

with unlimited access for the Product Training.
duration of your subscription.

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Technology doesn’t stand still and
neither should you.
Training your team is a leadership commitment. Help your employees stay
engaged in their jobs by providing them with the professional development
they need to be successful. The right training ensures they’ll be more
committed to the job, more productive, and better at what they do.

How lack of training affects your organization

The problem: Disengaged employees cost organizations between $450 and

$550 billion annually16
Most organizations are not providing the development opportunities that
would engage their workforce, leading to higher costs in the long run.

The solution: 33% of employers who have raised educational requirements

have seen a positive effect on employee retention17
Training is a key component to an employee’s professional development,
which ultimately reflects in the employee’s decision to work for a company.

Success cannot be built overnight, but choosing a path that you know will
improve the way your people approach their work cannot be overstated.

16 
The Conference Board, Empowered to be Engaged Report, 2017
17
Career Builder, 2017

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 “An investment in knowledge
pays the best interest”
© Oracle Corporation 2017

-  Benjamin Franklin

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