| There can nothing as exhilarating as setting about | | | | way before the actual training ever takes places. This |
| planning a new training program. At the same time | | | | is all background preparation for the training program. |
| there can be nothing ad daunting if you are doing it for | | | | Most of this is long done with and over before the |
| the first time. This checklist is designed to help a first | | | | training program is conducted. |
| time training coordinator make sure that all things are | | | | Direct Course Costs |
| budgeted for. There will be no last minute surprises if | | | | 1. Salaries of Trainers conducting the program, trainees |
| you make sure that you tie up all the details | | | | attending the program, relief staff who handle other |
| beforehand. | | | | contingencies, the consultant and other guest speakers, |
| Essentially there are three main types of costs that | | | | the coordinating management. |
| we are looking at | | | | 2. Allowances for participants in terms of travel to and |
| Preparation Costs | | | | from, vehicle hiring costs, meals provided during training |
| Direct Course Costs | | | | program, accommodation for the participants who |
| Administration Costs | | | | need it, and other catering costs. |
| Please remember that this is a guideline, and for | | | | 3. Venue hiring costs, equipment hiring, evaluation and |
| individual training programs the list can vary. Some | | | | photocopying costs, are also other factors that you will |
| elements will be deleted and some new ones added. | | | | have to consider. |
| Feel free to make changes as needed. | | | | Administration Costs |
| Preparation Costs | | | | 1. This will include the salaries of the evaluators of the |
| 1. The salaries of the trainers, designers, typist, | | | | training program, their allowances, transport, and meals. |
| consultants, coordinating support, and staff. | | | | 2. The cost of the handouts, pamphlets, pens, papers, |
| 2. Allowances, phone calls, mailing costs and other | | | | folders, other stationery, and related material. |
| communication costs. | | | | 3. The phone bills, faxes, fees, insurance and other |
| 3. Actual stationery and printing costs, artwork | | | | office overheads like water and electricity costs plus |
| designing costs, graphics artist salary, and related | | | | any left over costs can be considered here. |
| costs for training material development. | | | | That is about all that you will need to consider when |
| 4. Any special equipment needed, photocopies of | | | | making a budget and actual payments for a training |
| training manuals, and other miscellaneous costs. | | | | program. If you feel that there is any other cost that I |
| All these are self explanatory and will come into play | | | | have missed out, feel free to let me know. |