> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://handbook.thebristolcable.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://handbook.thebristolcable.org/staff-guides/co-op-staff-guides/guide-to-training.md). # Guide to training **How do I get training?** As of April 2021, staff will be supported by their peer to identify their training needs in relation to their wider professional and personal goals. For now, there are two main ways to get training - either find a training yourself or tell a relevant colleague/circle that you would like some training, if it’s something they could arrange or skill share. The People Circle is in charge of overseeing the training needs of the organisation, so they’re a good place to start. Sometimes we may arrange training for all staff. Once you’ve identified an external training you’d like to do, check if you have the training budget to access it (see below). Then book on it and claim back the money or ask someone with a Cable credit card to book you on it. Record the training in the training log: . This form uploads into the ‘training log’ tab in the [Leave Log](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Z152YSHFCLL_IwyTAHIbRMs2m_G44Oy3I3Mg7icZerI/edit#gid=468416935). **How much training am I allowed per year? In terms of days and money?** At the moment, each coordinator is allowed £330 and 5 days. **How do I keep track of how much of this budget I’ve already spent?** You can see this in the [tab for training allowances](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Z152YSHFCLL_IwyTAHIbRMs2m_G44Oy3I3Mg7icZerI/edit#gid=468416935) which should show how much budget you have (left) for training this year, though only if the previous spend was logged in the training log form. **When does the budget get renewed?** Every April (same as the financial year) **How should I let people know I am doing a training?** Post on loomio or let colleagues know in advance.
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