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What is Employee Training and development?

Employee Training and development is an ongoing process where companies help or train
their employees acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform better at their job roles as well
as reach their full potential and give their best performance. Training employees is teaching them
how to perform a specific task or procedure. It is focused on short-term gains-enabling employees
to become better at their current job.

What are the 6 Training and Development

Processes?
The right training and development programs can improve employee performance, increase
productivity, and help organizations remain on top of the table. The HRM team in an organization
plays a vital role in developing programs that benefit employees.
The main process involved in training and development are as follows-
1. Needs Assessment:
The needs assessment involves certain steps:
Identification of knowledge, skills, and competencies required for job roles and organizational goals.
Conduct a thorough analysis of performance gaps and areas for improvement. Collection of data
through interviews, surveys, performance evaluations, and other assessment methods is a crucial
step. It is also essential to determine the training needs of teams, or the entire organization.
2. Design and development
This process involves designing and developing learning goals by choosing appropriate training
methods, creating the right learning materials, formulating proper training and development
strategies, develop training schedules and modules that align with the objectives and desired
outcomes based on the identified needs.
3. Delivery
This involves the implementation of training programs through various training modes like online,
off-line, on-the job training etc.
Schedule and coordinate training sessions, considering factors such as employee availability and
operational requirements.
Prepare the training environment- including appropriate facilities, equipment, and technology,
assign trainers or facilitators who have expertise in the subject matter and effective instructional
skills. Provide opportunities for practice, feedback, and reinforcement of learning.
4. Evaluation
During the evaluation there takes place an assessment of the effectiveness and impact of the
training program by using various evaluation methods, such as tests, quizzes, observations,
simulations, and surveys. The right evaluation reveals areas of skill improvement, behaviour
changes, and performance outcomes. This helps companies identify their areas of weaknesses and
take necessary measures to make future improvements.
5. Implementation
The implementation of the Training and Development program involves- rolling out the training
program to the target audience by communicating the purpose, objectives, and benefits of the
training to the prospective employees followed by the appropriate documentation of training
records and completion certificates.
6. Post-Training Support and Follow-Up
On completion of the training, the training and development team will reinforce learning through
post-training activities and support mechanisms.

What is the Importance of the Training and Development?

1. Skill Enhancement
Training programs provide individuals with opportunities to acquire and develop new knowledge, job
relevant skills, technical expertise, soft skills like communication, problem solving skills and
leadership abilities. This enables employees to perform better at their roles, contributing to the
organization's success.
2. Increased Productivity and Efficiency
Well-trained employees are more proficient in their roles, as they understand their responsibilities
better, optimize their work processes, accordingly, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
3. Adaptation to Technological Advancements
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, technological advancements are reshaping
industries. By providing training and development programs employees can stay updated with the
latest technologies, tools, and software relevant to their role enabling the organization to embrace
innovation, leverage technology effectively, and remain competitive in the market.
4. Employee Engagement and
Retention
Training and development programs instils a sense of fulfilment and security in an employee,
demonstrating the commitment of the company towards their growth and career advancement. It
fosters a sense of engagement, loyalty, and job satisfaction among employees, leading to reduced
turnover, higher retention rates and associated recruitment costs.
Training and development programs identify and nurture high-potential employees for future
leadership positions.
Organizations can ensure a pipeline of capable leaders who can drive the company's growth, make
strategic decisions, and boost productivity. It also ensures continuity, stability and efficiency which
is vital for an organization's stable growth.
6. Improved Employee Morale and Motivation
Training and development initiatives boost employee morale by showing that the organization values
and invests in its employees. When individuals receive opportunities for growth, they feel more
motivated, engaged, and satisfied with their work.

What are the Training and Development

Methods?
There are 6 training and development methods:
1. On-the-job training
Trainees are placed on a regular job and are taught the necessary skills on the go under the
guidance of a supervisor or instructor. The three techniques for the on-the-job training are-
● Coaching- A person to person interaction.
● Mentoring- Junior employees learn under the guidance of seniors.
2. Committee assignments
The trainee acts as a part of a committee, observes activities and investigates organizational
problems.
3. Vestibule training
In a vestibule setup, with the actual job simulations, expert trainers are employed to use necessary
equipment and machines used in the workplace.
4. Apprenticeship training
Theoretical and practical training is given to trainees under government established institutes and
are also paid a stipend during the periods. Some of the most significant Apprenticeship programs
that Alp facilitates are NAPS (National Apprentice Promotion Scheme), NATS (National
Apprenticeship Training Scheme) DDUGKY (Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana),
HTP (Hire Train Place), HTD (Hire Train Deploy) etc.
5. Classroom training
Training is provided in company classrooms and educational institutions. Group discussions, case
studies and audio video visual aids are all part of the training mode.
6. Internship training
It is a joint effort of an educational institution and business firms to provide training to candidates
making sure there is a right mix of theory and practical knowledge making the job ready.