Recent statistics show that the outsourcing market for content design and development is growing, but what does that mean for training and development? Although a few dozen companies are conducting very large content outsourcing engagements, the majority of outsourced content design and development is specific to particular programs or initiatives. As a result, many learning content providers specialize in program areas, not horizontal technologies and processes. This approach is more appropriately defined as outtasking, however, not outsourcing.

The pros and cons of an outsourcing versus outtasking must be considered before taking the leap. Today, approximately 80 percent of learning organizations fall into the category of outtasking the use of outside vendors for content development. Join us as we present practical industry information on how to effectively and efficiently implement an outsourcing strategy for content design and development. In this webinar, we will:

• Discuss the difference between outtasking and outsourcing.
• Provide the top five reasons companies outsource content development.
• Address the most important criteria in selecting an outsourcing vendor.
• Present models for outsourcing content design and development.