Training should play a strategic role within organizations, especially now that knowledge is becoming an increasingly important competitive factor. Research by the ASTD (American Society for Training and Development) has shown that organizations that make structural investments in their human capital perform better than competitors who fail to do so. It appears in practice, however, that training departments spend most of their time on administrative and operational tasks instead of pursuing a strategic policy and ensuring that the training and development of employees make a real contribution to the goals as set by the organization. Furthermore, the administrative function associated with training can be regarded as a commodity and thus offers no competitive advantage. With this in mind, it can definitely be worth considering outsourcing the administrative function.