Training and development aims to increase employees' knowledge and skills. Training focuses on current job performance, while development helps future performance. The goals of training and development are to impart basic skills, expose employees to new concepts, develop potential, ensure smooth operations, and bridge gaps between existing and desired performance. It benefits employees through job security and advancement, and benefits organizations by optimizing resources, developing skills, increasing productivity, building team spirit, and improving quality. Common types of training are induction, job-specific, internship, and promotion training. Methods include on-the-job, off-the-job, mentoring, and vestibule training. Benefits include improved morale, less supervision, fewer accidents, promotion chances,