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The Valueof Trainingfor Organizations

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The Value of Training:

Where Learning Starts

Why Certification Matters

How Oracle Product Training Makes an Impact

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How important is a culture of learning?

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.

Organizations with neglected learning cultures experience

high talent turnover, struggle to keep customers,

and ultimately fall behind competitors1.

68% of workers say training and development is the most important workplace policy, following working hours flexibility (74%), and promotion of health at work (72%).2

Where Learning Starts

1 Creating a Culture of Learning in 6 Steps, LinkedIn2 2016 Employee Engagement & Loyalty Statistics, Access Perks Blog

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

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

➜ BUSINESS GROWTHProviding 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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3 ERC, 7 Rising Trends in Employee Training and Development in 20164 LinkedIn, Developing Employees into Leaders5 Want Your Staff To Stay? Make Training a Priority

The importance of learning for EmployeesEmployees 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 SKILLSOver 57% of IT decision makers see training as important to mitigating the skills gaps they now face.6

➜ PRODUCTIVITYUntrained 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 PROGRESSION7 out of 10 employees say that job-related training and development opportunities directly influence their decision to stay with a company.8

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6 2016 IT Skills and Salary Report7 Gartner Inc.8 CED Magazine, What Gap? What the Generations Say about Learning and Technology in the Workplace, 2015

Why Certification Matters for: employers – employees

Why Certification Matters

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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#TIP: Certification can be an accurate indication of what a junior candidate can bring to the job.

Advanced roles#TIP: For more experienced professionals, certification plays an important role in measuring their core expertise.

Specific technologies#TIP: Certification enables IT professionals to identify a niche and become skilled in specific technologies, setting them apart from IT generalists.

Certification is a powerful way for employers to calibrate the skills of potential hires during the recruitment process.10

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9 5 Reasons Why Employers Look for IT Certifications, CompTIA, 201610 2016 ITCC Employer Survey Results Summary

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

Employee Insights:“I’ve been working in IT since 2008, but I’ve never received much recognition or the position I aspired to…”➜ Read How Tércio Costa Earned a Better Job and More Recognition through Oracle Certification*

Why Certification Matters

of IT professionals say they would recommend certification to a colleague when discussing a career or advancement in IT.12

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11 | 12 The Pearson VUE Certification Survey, 2016 * For more success stories on Oracle Certification, check out the Certification blog.

How Oracle Product Training Makes an Impact

How Oracle Product Training Makes an Impact

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For Organizations, the benefits of providing training on Oracle technology can vary from:

✔ Increased productivity

The challenge: Today’s employees are overwhelmed,

distracted, and impatient. Flexibility in where and how

they learn is increasingly important.13

Multiple training formats tailored to the modern learner’s experience

helps employees absorb information more easily.

✔ Reduction in delivery time

The challenge:

89% of customers get frustrated because they need

to repeat their issues to multiple representatives.14

Structured training mapped to job roles brings everyone onto the same page faster.

✔ Improved customer satisfaction

The challenge:

29% of customers switch companies because they are annoyed by the lack of staff

knowledge.15

Comprehensive training delivered by the people

involved in Oracle product development enables

employees to find more effective solutions.

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13 The Modern Learner, Bersin by Deloitte14 NewVoice, The multibillion dollar cost of poor customer service, 201415 Accenture, 2013 Global Consumer Pulse Survey

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

The Certification Magazine determined that Oracle Certified Professionals (OCPs) earn more than other professionals in database administration or development.

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

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

Earning potential

Career opportunities

Market expertise

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5 qualities that will help you evaluate New Horizons as your training partner:

A global leader in technology education – New Horizons Australia is part of a global network of over 250+ technology education centres.

Certified trainers – All New Horizons trainers are certified, and have been training the corporate sector in Australia for over 20+ years.

Accredited training – New Horizons is a Registered Training Organisation, and an approved CRICOS provider with the Australian Department of Education & Training. Flexible training – New Horizons offers dedicated private and public training services delivered via classroom-based, live virtual, and on-demand courses.

Oracle Approved Education Centre – New Horizons is an Oracle Approved Education Centre (OAEC) in Australia.

Oracle Approved Education Centres are carefully selected and endorsed to deliver Oracle University’s full range of instructor-led training courses and solutions.

For all your Oracle training needs connect with New Horizons Australia on 1300 794 006 or visit www.nhaustralia.com.au/oracle

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(RTO: 91656/CRICOS: 03641J)

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Training Formats: A Sneak Peek

Traditional instructor-led training available in public or

private format.

Interactive exercises and labs accessible with customised

case studies.

High-quality video recorded classroom training with labs. Real-time learning at it’s best.

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Classroom Training

Learn Oracle from Oracle Certified Trainers

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Dedicated Private Training

Talk to us about developing a custom training program for your staff

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Training On Demand

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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.

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

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest”

-  Benjamin Franklin

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For all your Oracle training needs connect with

New Horizons Australia on 1300 794 006 or visit

www.nhaustralia.com.au/oracle

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