Q1 2025 Training Roadmap
EXCELReadyPriority Matrix
Training needs plotted by impact and urgency. Bubble size represents the number of affected employees.
High Impact / High Urgency
Immediate priority - Act now
High Impact / Low Urgency
Strategic planning required
Low Impact / High Urgency
Quick wins - delegate if possible
Low Impact / Low Urgency
Monitor and reassess periodically
Course Catalog
| Course | Code | Provider | Priority | Employees | Duration | Cost/Person | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Kubernetes Administration | KUBE-ADV-301 | CompuEducación | Immediate | 47 | 24h | $1,200 | Virtual |
| Secure Coding Practices | SEC-DEV-201 | CyberSafe Academy | Immediate | 35 | 16h | $800 | Virtual |
| MLOps: Production Machine Learning | ML-OPS-201 | CompuEducación | High | 23 | 32h | $2,400 | In Person |
| AWS FinOps & Cost Optimization | AWS-FIN-301 | CloudMasters | High | 18 | 20h | $1,500 | Virtual |
| RESTful API Design Masterclass | API-DES-201 | TechPro Institute | High | 42 | 24h | $1,800 | In Person |
| Modern Data Pipeline Engineering | DATA-ENG-301 | DataPro Academy | Strategic | 15 | 32h | $1,200 | Self-Paced |
| Service Mesh with Istio | ISTIO-201 | CompuEducacion | Strategic | 12 | 20h | $2,200 | Virtual |
| Total | 192 | 168h | $286,600 | ||||
Cohort Planning
Advanced Kubernetes Administration
KUBE-ADV-301 - CompuEducación
Suggested Group Size
16 people
Number of Groups
3 cohorts
Timeline
Q1 2025
Departments
Infrastructure, Engineering
Rationale: Group by department to enable team-based learning and shared practices
Secure Coding Practices
SEC-DEV-201 - CyberSafe Academy
Suggested Group Size
18 people
Number of Groups
2 cohorts
Timeline
Q1 2025
Departments
Engineering, Product
Rationale: Group by experience level to ensure appropriate depth of coverage
MLOps: Production Machine Learning
ML-OPS-201 - CompuEducación
Suggested Group Size
12 people
Number of Groups
2 cohorts
Timeline
Q2 2025
Departments
Analytics, Engineering
Rationale: Cross-functional cohorts of data scientists and engineers to build collaboration
AWS FinOps & Cost Optimization
AWS-FIN-301 - CloudMasters
Suggested Group Size
9 people
Number of Groups
2 cohorts
Timeline
Q2 2025
Departments
Infrastructure
Rationale: Small groups for hands-on cost analysis exercises
RESTful API Design Masterclass
API-DES-201 - TechPro Institute
Suggested Group Size
14 people
Number of Groups
3 cohorts
Timeline
Q2 2025
Departments
Engineering, Product, Analytics
Rationale: Mix of departments to establish cross-team API standards and conventions
Modern Data Pipeline Engineering
DATA-ENG-301 - DataPro Academy
Suggested Group Size
8 people
Number of Groups
2 cohorts
Timeline
Q3-Q4 2025
Departments
Analytics
Rationale: Self-paced with weekly study groups for peer learning and accountability
Service Mesh with Istio
ISTIO-201 - CompuEducacion
Suggested Group Size
6 people
Number of Groups
2 cohorts
Timeline
Q3-Q4 2025
Departments
Infrastructure
Rationale: Advanced topic requiring small groups for in-depth lab exercises
Budget Breakdown
Total Cost
$286,600
Total Employees
192
Cost per Employee
$1,493
Budget by Department
Budget by Priority
| Priority | Courses | Employees | Total Budget | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Immediate | 2 | 82 | $84,400 | 29.4% |
High | 3 | 83 | $157,800 | 55.1% |
Strategic | 2 | 27 | $44,400 | 15.5% |
| Total | 7 | 192 | $286,600 | 100% |
Timeline Roadmap
Training courses scheduled across quarters based on priority and dependencies.
Q1 2025
Q2 2025
Q3-Q4 2025
Dependencies
- - Service Mesh with Istio requires completion of Advanced Kubernetes Administration
- - Modern Data Pipeline Engineering requires SQL Fundamentals and Python for Data Science
- - AWS FinOps requires AWS Fundamentals (can run in parallel with Q1 courses if needed)
ROI Projections
Productivity Increase
+15%
Expected improvement across trained teams
Reduced Hiring Needs
5 positions
Savings: ~$750K/year in salaries
Time to Proficiency
3-6 months
Post-training skill application
Risk Mitigation Value
Deployment Incidents
-40%
Reduction through Kubernetes & secure coding training
Cloud Costs
-30%
Estimated savings through FinOps training
Security Vulnerabilities
-50%
Reduction in code-level security issues
Integration Time
-35%
Faster cross-team collaboration with API standards
ROI Summary
Training Investment
$286,600
Hiring Cost Avoided
$750,000
Est. Productivity Gains
$450,000
Estimated 1-Year ROI
2.8x
Based on industry benchmarks and organization-specific factors. Actual results may vary.
Strategic Goals Alignment
Training plan addresses the following organizational priorities: