Training and development aims to improve employee performance through learning that changes attitudes, increases skills and knowledge. It involves organizing learning opportunities to help employees gain the abilities needed for their jobs. The training process provides skills that are assets for the organization. Development is a longer-term, systematic process for managers to learn concepts and theories for general purposes as part of continuous learning. There are various types of training, including technical, soft skills, managerial, and safety training.

1. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
DEFINITIONS, PROCESSES AND APPLICATIONS

2. Definition
• What is Training and Development?
• A formal definition of training & development is any
attempt to improve current or future employee
performance by increasing an employee's ability to
perform through learning, usually by changing the
employee's attitude or increasing his or her skills and
knowledge (Tanuj Poddar, 2013).

3. Purpose
• What is the purpose of training and development?
• The purpose of the training and development function
is to: Organize and facilitate learning and
development. Expedite acquisition of the knowledge,
skills, and abilities required for effective job
performance

4. Process
• What is a Training and development
process?
• Training and development process is an
organizational activity aimed at improving the
performance of the individuals and groups of
employees in the organizational settings. Skills
acquired by the employees through training are
assets for the organization.

5. Concept
• What is the concept of training and development?
• Development is a long-term educational
process utilizing a systematic and organized
procedure by which managerial personnel can learn
conceptual and theoretical knowledge for general
purpose. Development of employee is a wider term.
It is a continuous process.

6. Types of Training
• What are the types of training and development?
Most HR managers use a variety of these types of training to develop a
holistic employee.
Technical or Technology Training. ...
Quality Training. ...
Skills Training. ...
Soft Skills Training. ...
Professional Training and Legal Training. ...
Team Training. ...
Managerial Training. ...
Safety & Security Training.

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