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Training is the process of enhancing employee skills and knowledge to improve performance and prepare them for advanced roles. It is important for employee performance, satisfaction, adaptability, compliance, and leadership development. Various training types include on-the-job, off-the-job, classroom, online training, and mentoring/coaching.

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Training

Training is the process of enhancing employee skills and knowledge to improve performance and prepare them for advanced roles. It is important for employee performance, satisfaction, adaptability, compliance, and leadership development. Various training types include on-the-job, off-the-job, classroom, online training, and mentoring/coaching.

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Training: A Comprehensive Overview

Definition:
Training is the process of enhancing the skills, knowledge, and competencies of employees to
improve their performance and prepare them for more advanced tasks or roles within the
organization.

Importance of Training

1. Improved Employee Performance: Training equips employees with


the necessary tools to perform their jobs efficiently and effectively,
leading to higher productivity.
2. Employee Satisfaction and Retention: Providing training
opportunities shows employees that the organization is invested in
their growth, improving job satisfaction and reducing turnover.
3. Adaptability to Change: Training helps employees stay current with
industry changes, new technologies, or evolving job responsibilities.
4. Compliance and Safety: Training is essential in industries where
compliance with legal, safety, or regulatory standards is required.
5. Leadership Development: Training prepares employees for
managerial or leadership roles by developing their strategic thinking
and decision-making skills.

Types of Training

1. On-the-Job Training (OJT):


o Employees learn by performing their tasks in real-time with
guidance from more experienced workers or supervisors.
o Advantages: Practical, directly applicable, and cost-effective.
o Example: A new hire learning how to use the company’s
software while performing their duties.

2. Off-the-Job Training:
o Employees participate in training outside their normal work
duties, often in a classroom or through online modules.
o Advantages: Focused learning environment, specialized training
resources.
o Examples: Workshops, seminars, certification programs, and e-
learning courses.

3. Classroom Training:
o In-person sessions where an instructor teaches a group of
employees on specific topics.
o Advantages: Interaction, networking, and immediate feedback.
o Example: Leadership training, customer service workshops.

4. Online Training:
o Employees learn through digital platforms, usually in self-paced
formats.
o Advantages: Flexibility, accessibility, and scalability for large
organizations.
o Example: Learning management systems (LMS), webinars, and
virtual classes.

5. Mentoring and Coaching:


o Mentoring involves a more experienced employee (mentor)
guiding a less experienced one.
o Coaching is typically more short-term and focused on achieving
specific goals, often provided by external experts.

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