--- title: The Benefits of Establishing a Contract Training Organization description: Potential Benefits of Establishing a Contract Training Organization image: https://blog.lern.com/hs-fs/file-16572375-jpg/images/prod11.jpg --- [LERN Club Sign-In](http://beta.lern.org/club/) [![lern-logo.png](https://blog.lern.com/hubfs/June-folder/lern-logo.png "lern-logo.png")](http://lern.org) ** # Articles # The Benefits of Establishing a Contract Training Organization Thu, Jun 21,2012 @ 01:04 PM by Suzanne Kart | ![contract training](https://blog.lern.com/hs-fs/file-16572375-jpg/images/prod11.jpg?width=210&height=315&name=prod11.jpg)Contract training departments may offer a number of significant benefits over and above the income they generate. These include the following: - •The addition of contract training services has the potential to improve the professional image of an institution. - •A well-run contract training department can create or enhance important business relationships in the community. - Contract training programs may generate new opportunities for faculty or association professionals. Presenting in the corporate context can help to broaden experience, keep expertise up-to-date and provide refreshing new venues for teaching. - In addition, contract training can provide opportunities to nurture business/education alliances which can increase the potential for donations or sharing of expertise, equipment or facilities. - Finally, being in touch with business and industry can stimulate new ideas for curriculum development and create job placement opportunities for students, faculty and association members. [LERN's Contract Institute is now online! ](http://lern.org/cct/)The next offering starts Sept. 10 and you have the opportunity to earn your Certified Contract Training (CTT) designation! [![Click me](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/119076/726438f0-191a-4c71-a928-2429985037dc.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/119076/726438f0-191a-4c71-a928-2429985037dc)         ### LATEST NEWS Video: How to Get the Most From a LERN Membership LERN Video - The LERN Program Review: Position Your Unit for Success LERN Cancellation Rates and New Programs: A Lesson From Netflix Kathryn Lynch-Morin Ready for Liftoff: Drones and Drone Courses are More Popular Than Ever Kathryn Lynch-Morin Working with the University of Nebraska - Omaha LERN [Tweets by @LernUpdates](https://twitter.com/LernUpdates) [LERN Club Sign-In](http://beta.lern.org/club/)