“Training requests” as a fix for anything and everything are a consistent thorn-in-the-paw for all learning and development departments. Learning professionals know the challenge of misguided training requests can be remedied. As natural problem solvers and creative thinkers, we have produced a glut of books, articles, and instructional design systems. We are informed, armed, and ready to address erroneous training requests. We explain to the misguided requester the proper place and