Finding training tools can be a challenge. Here are a few sources of training tools and products.

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Trainers Warehouse
Imagine, a store just for trainers! It's online and as near as your browser. Everything from certificates and training games to accessories and software. If you've ever been looking for one of those pointers that is shaped like a finger, then this is the place to go.
http://www.trainerswarehouse.com

Charthouse (Fish)
Seems like everyone is crazy about "Fish" these days. For the uninitiated, this is a particularly hot customer service video and training program. Here's where you can get everything "Fish"!
http://www.charthouse.com

Who Moved My Cheese?
If it's not fish, it's cheese. Spencer Johnson's book, Who Moved My Cheese, has resulted in a business and philosophy that continues to grow. You can get all your cheese tools here, and more.
http://www.whomovedmycheese.com

International Telefilm
International Telefilm is one of the leading sources for quality training videos in Canada. They feature top video products from around the world, and videos are available for rental or purchase. In addition, some of International Telefilm's suppliers, such as American Media and Video Arts (home of John Cleese's award winning training), have started to launch e-learning products, which you can access through this site. Catalogues are available online, but you may also want to get on their mailing list for their print catalogues (still very handy!). This is one of our top 2 spots we turn to when sourcing training videos - be sure to check them out!
http://www.itf.ca

Performance Resources
Performance Resources features one of the best selections of quality training videos in Canada. Also known as Owen-Stewart Performance Resources. This is a great place to turn for some very well known, but sometimes hard to find videos, such as two of our favourites: "GroupThink" and "The Abaline Complex". Videos are available for rental or purchase. Take time to dig around and you'll find great stuff. This is one of our top 2 spots we turn to when sourcing training videos - be sure to check them out!
http://www.owenstewart.com

HRD Press
We love HRD Press, as they focus on resources for human resources development, from books and training activities to assessment tools and complete training packages. HRD Press often has specialty items that other sources don't offer. They have just launched a new Trainer's e-Resource area on their website that is sure to grow over time. Based in the USA, HRD Press handles international deliveries efficiently. And if you need assistance, their customer service folks are very helpful. If you are serious about training, you will want to get to know this resource.
http://www.hrdpress.com

ASTD Store
ASTD's (American Society for Training & Development) online store offers a rich selection of learning and development products for sale. They have software, books, assessment tools and more - all geared to the training specialist's needs. Roberta has written an Info-line for ASTD on online orientation.
http://store.astd.org/default.asp

Training & Development Canada
Training & Development Materials of Canada offers a good selection of tools for trainers. These include workbooks and instruments, as well as fully reproducible activities. They have quite a good catalogue but, sadly, still no website! Still, they are worth dropping an email to, to request a catalogue.
You can email this company at: tdmc@ica.net

Jossey-Bass / Pfeiffer
Jossey-Bass / Pfeiffer is a leading publisher of books and training materials. This company specializes in the HR and training fields, and feature some of today's top authors. Their products are widely available from booksellers and training providers, as well as from their two websites (yes, two - one for Jossey-Bass, and one for Pfeiffer - although all products are available on both sites). You'll be glad you met up with this outstanding resource.
http://www.josseybass.com or http://www.pfeiffer.com

Successories
Successories produces some of the most popular tools for reinforcing training and change messages. View the catalogue online or order one in print. Quality is top notch.
http://www.successories.com

Despair
When you've had just a little too much of all the positive messages we float around in the training industry, or just need a good laugh, be sure to visit the Despair site. Unbelievable!
http://www.despair.com

The Ken Blanchard Companies
Almost everyone knows Ken Blanchard, author of the ground breaking One Minute Manager (with co-author Spencer Johnson), and many other titles, including: Raving Fans, and Gung Ho. Ken was also the mastermind behind Situational Leadership and other leading training systems. You'll find many of the books you love have accompanying videos and/or training programs available.
http://www.blanchardtraining.com

FREE ONLINE ASSESSMENT TOOLS

VARK Learning Styles Inventory
Roberta's favourite learning styles instrument
http://www.vark-learn.com/english/index.asp

Top Ten Essentials for Making Change Work
Use this assessment tool to determine how well your organization is doing
http://www.sundance.ca/topTen