Training Budgets Step-by-Step: A Complete Guide to Planning and Budgeting Strategically-Aligned Training, by APSI president Diane Valenti, walks you through the process of creating a training plan that is linked to strategic objectives. Order it now on Amazon.com.

"Valenti takes you through a ten-step planning process, that leads you to the end-result: building a training plan and budget. Some of the ten steps are: gathering data; deciding on current and new courses; determining delivery methods; and deciding whether to make or buy the program. The book presents questions to ask, a running case study, and clear templates to complete. It also helps the reader determine if training is the best response to the challenge at hand. The book is filled with high-quality content from start to finish. Strongly recommended."

-- Gerry Stern "Stern's Management Review Online"