Methods of training

Presentation By
Ameya A. Fadnis
 TRAINING

It is the act of increasing the

knowledge and skills of the

employee for performing a

particular job.
 Advantages of Training
Increased Productivity
Reduced Accidents
Reduced Supervision
Heightened Morale
Technological Advances

Versatility
 TYPES OF TRAINING

On the job training

Off the job training

 On the Job Training
It is provided when the workers are taught
relavant knowledge, skills and abilities at
the actual workplace.
Methods of On-the-Job Training

COACHING
MENTORING
JOB ROTATION
JOB INSTRUCTION
TECHNIQUE
 JOB INSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE

4 STEPS PROCESS:
1.Preparation
2.Presentation
3.Performance try out
4.Follow up
Advantages
Fast learning
Economical
Suitable for unskilled and semi-
skilled jobs.
Disadvantages
Trainer should be good
Trainee may cause damage to
equipment, wastage
Time consumed in training is time
lost in production.
 COACHING

It is one to one interaction

Considered as corrective measure for
inadequate performance.
Helps in identifying weaknesses and
focuses on areas which needs
improvement.
 MENTORING
Mentoring focus on attitude development.
Conducted for management-level employees
Mentoring is done by someone inside the
company
It is one-to-one interaction
It helps in identifying weaknesses and focus on
the area that needs improvement
Advantages
Excellent opportunity to learn.
Keeps them on track, using
facilities to good advantage.
Disadvantages
Jealousy among co-workers.
Form overly strong bonds
resulting in favourism.
 Job Rotation
Movement of an employee from one
job to another.
Advantages
Helps gain general understanding how
the organization works.
Greater understanding of different
organizational functional areas.
Disadvantages
Lack of expertise due to frequent job
switching.
Development costs go up &
productivity decreases.
 Advantages of On-the-job
Methods
Generally more cost effective
Less disruptive to the business - i.e. employees are not
away from work
Training with equipment they are familiar with and
people they know can help them
Gain direct experience to a standard approved by the
employer
On the job training is also productive, as the employee
is still working as they are learning
 Off-the-Job Training Method
Trainee is separated from the job
environment
Take place at training agency or local
college, training centres
Study materials
Fully concentrate on learning rather
than
performing
Freedom of expression
Types of Off the Job methods

Vestibule Training
Role Playing
Films
Lecture Methods
Outbound Training
Vestibule Training

Actual work conditions are simulated

Materials, files and equipments are
used
Duration ranges from few days to a
few weeks
Theory can be related to practice
here
 Advantages
Training becomes more reality-based.
Directly applies to jobs.
Increases the chances of retention.
Prevents trainees from making costly
mistakesor damaging equipment.
Allows instructors to give
morepersonalized attention to the
learners.
 Disadvantages

Time Consuming
Expensive
Trainer has to be very skilled
There has to be elaborate setups for
the same
 ROLE PLAYING

It is the method of human

interaction that involves realistic

behavior in imaginary situations.

 Benefits of Role playing
Developing interpersonal skills and communication skills
Conflict resolution
Improves decision making
Developing insight into ones own behavior and its impact on
others
 Films/Video Presentations

Content for the training experience comes

primarily from a videotape or computer-
based program.
Interest of the audience can be
maintained by showing them audio visuals
Easy to handle and explain

Provides a lot of content to talk about

Advantages
Easy to train and the trainer can
follow up with questions and
discussions
Assured to provide same
information to all the trainees
Disadvantages
Expensive to develop
Such type of training has to be
outsourced which may make the
training less content specific.
 Outbound Training

Outdoor and action-oriented programs through experiential learning

Develops Leadership, teamwork and risk-taking abilities
Interesting as compared to classroom leaning
Conducted by professionals who are very cooperative
Advantages
Trainees can immediately see the consequences of wrong
actions
Materialistically enhance their thinking and behavior
Disadvantages
Work time has to be allotted for it.
Interest of the participants is required.
Lecture Method

Lecture is traditional & direct method of

instruction.
It is a verbal presentation of information
by an instructor to a large audience.
The lecture must motivate & create
interest among the trainees in order to
become effective
It is presumed to posses a considerable
depth of knowledge of subject at hand.
Advantages -
Less time required for preparation

Provides lots of information quickly

Cost per trainee is very low

Disadvantages
Does not involve trainees too much.

Trainees may forget the teaching as it is

presented only orally.
 Advantages of Off-the-job
Methods
Learn from specialists in that area of
work who can provide more in-depth
study
Can more easily deal with groups of
workers at the same time
Employees respond better when
taken away from pressures of
working environment
Workers may be able to obtain
qualifications or certificates
 Disadvantages of Off-the-job
Methods

The trainer should have specialised skills

and knowledge to train
The trainer may not be given much time to
spend with the employee to teach them
properly
The trainer may possess bad habits and
pass these on to the trainee.