This revised and updated text takes account of the growing emphasis on self-managed learning and of NSVQ and competence-based assessment. Additional material is included on EU provisions, cost-benefit analysis of training, benchmarking and learning organizations. The book provides a critical ovreview of the national framework, and draws out the fundamental issues and principles before discussing the practical details of needs assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating training. All these themes are combined, and the book includes useful exercises, cases and suggestions for further reflection, discussion and reading.