Introduction to

training and development

Submitted by-
Gurleen Kaur (2017010016)
Seerat Sethi (2017010060)
 Meaning of Training
“TRAINING IS THE ACT OF
INCREASING THE KNOWLEDGE AND
SKILLS OF AN EMPLOYEE FOR DOING A
PARTICULAR JOB.” — EDWIN B. FLIPPO
Training is an organized activity for increasing the technical
skills of the employees to enable them to do particular jobs
efficiently. In other words, training provides the workers with
facility to gain technical knowledge and to learn new skills to
do specific jobs. Training is equally important for the existing
as well as the new employees. It enables the new employees to
get acquainted with their jobs and also increase the job-
related knowledge and skills.
 Training is needed to
serve the following purpose:
1) Newly recruited employees require training so as to perform their tasks
effectively. Instructions guidance and coaching help them to handle jobs
competently without any wastage.
2) Training is necessary to prepare existing employees for higher level jobs
(promotion)
3) Existing employees require refresher training so as to keep abreast of
the latest development in job operations. In the face of rapid technological
changes, this is an absolute necessity.
4) Training is necessary when a person moves from one job to another
(transfer). After training the employee can change job quickly, improve his
performance levels and achieve career goals comfortably.
5) Training is necessary to make employees mobile and versatile. They can
be placed on various jobs depending on organizational needs.
6) Training is needed to bridge the gap between what the employees has and
what the job demands. Training is needed to make employees more
productive and useful in the long run.
7) Training is needed for employees to again acceptance from peers
(learning a job quickly and being able to pull their weight is one of the best
ways for them to gain acceptance.
Importance of
Training:
 To individuals:
 Boost employee morale
 Increase the mobility
 Lesser Supervision
 Provides Better Chances of Promotion
 Tracks employee skills
 Imoroves employee growth and Retention
 To Organisation:

 Reduced Turnover
 Increased Productivity and adherence to Quality
Standards
 Increased Innovation in new strategies
 Consistency
 Addressing Weaknesses
 Enhance Company Reputation and Profile
The objectives of training
employees are:-
1. Job Requirements
2. Enhance Knowledge of Employees
3. Improve Job Related Skills
4. Change in Technology
5. Develop Proper Job-Related Attitudes
6. Smooth Working
7. Less Errors
8. Good Relationship
9. Helps in Facing the Challenges
10. Increase Productivity
11. Improve Quality
12. Help a Company Fulfil Its Future Personnel Needs
13. Improve Organizational Climate
14. Improve Health and Safety
15. Obsolescence Prevention and
16. Personal Growth.
Steps in Training
Process/Phases of
Training
Decide If Training is
Needed.
Determine What Type
of Training is Needed.
Identifying Goals and
Objectives.
Implementing
Training.
Evaluation of the
Training Program.
 WHO IS A TRAINEE ??

A trainee is an official employee of the firm that is being trained to the

job they were originally hired for. Literally, a trainee is an employee in
training. Trainee programs and graduate programs are arranged by
private companies and public sector employers where the trainee is
offered the possibility to take part 6 to 20 months training programs.
During the duration of these programs, the trainee is expected to
receive a salary as well as is expected to have full-time employment
awaiting in the company when the program is over. 
 WHO IS A TRAINER ??

Training is teaching, or developing in oneself or others, any skills and 

knowledge or fitness that relate to specific useful competencies. 

TYPES OF TRAINER-

Internal trainer
External trainer
 Role of trainer ??

1. Ensure maintenance, safekeeping

2. Familiar with policies , procedures
3. Committed to learning
4. Fit in the organization system
5. Develop natural inquisitive sense
6. Be part of productive process
7. Assisting other professionals
8. Able to retrieve information
9. Use skills to identify problems
10. Behave in professional manner
 Qualities of trainer ??

• Having good communication skills.

• Being able to work under pressure.
• Having good judgement.
• Being trustworthy and reliable.
• Having high attention to details.
• Being able to act in a confidential manner.
• Having teamwork skills.
• Having interpersonal abilities.
• Being organised and methodical.
• Having commercial awareness.
Thankyou!!