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The Valueof Trainingfor Organizations

& Employees

The Value of Training:

Where Learning Starts

Why Certification Matters

How Oracle Product Training Makes an Impact

Choosing Oracle University

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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 trainingand 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

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

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

➜ BUSINESS GROWTHProviding regular training is a good way to ensure that your staff are up-to-date withthe latest trends and developments. Companies that don’t train their staff risk being leftbehind by their competitors.5

Table of Contents3 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 theynow face.6

➜ PRODUCTIVITYUntrained users take up to 22.5 hours to achieve the same skill level that it takes a trainedemployee 5 hours to achieve.7

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

Where Learning Starts

Table of Contents6 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

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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 ITemployees.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

Why Certification Matters

Table of Contents9 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 MoreRecognition 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

Table of Contents11 | 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

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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 getfrustrated 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 customersatisfaction

The challenge:

29% of customers switchcompanies 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.

How Oracle Product Training Makes an Impact

Table of Contents13 The Modern Learner, Bersin by Deloitte14 NewVoice, The multibillion dollar cost of poor customer service, 201415 Accenture, 2013 Global Consumer Pulse Survey

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 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.

Choosing Oracle University

Table of Contents* Source: 2016 Oracle University Evaluation Study

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Training Formats: A Sneak Peek

Traditional instructor-led training available in public or

private format.

Interactive exercises and labs can be accessed in live

sessions from anywhere in the world.

High-quality video recorded classroom training with labs, delivered by Oracle experts.

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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. 

High-quality video training with unlimited access for the duration of your subscription.

The entire stack of Oracle Product Training.

Product Learning Subscriptions

The Unlimited Product Learning 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.

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

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