Training involves modifying employee attitudes, knowledge, and skills through learning experiences to improve performance. It aims to prepare employees for current and future job requirements. The objectives of training include developing employee competencies, increasing productivity and quality, and reducing accidents. Training focuses on short-term technical skills for specific jobs, while development provides longer-term conceptual learning to enable employees to problem solve and make decisions for their future roles. Assessing training needs involves analyzing the organization, tasks, and individual employees to identify performance gaps and determine the appropriate types of training.