Methods of Training:

1. Individual Instruction:- Under this method a single

individual is selected for training. This mode of
training is undertaken where a complicated skill is
to be taught to an individual.
2. Group Instruction:- This mode of training is suitable
for a group of individuals who have to perform a
similar type of work and where general instruction
applicable to all are to be given.
3. Lecture Method:- Here the instructor orally
communicates the practice to be followed by the
learners. Under this method whenever there are any
doubts they may be clarified on the spots.
4- Demonstration Method:- Where the performance
of work is to be shown physically by the instructor for
better understanding, this method can be followed.
This is more concerned with the practical than the
theoretical aspects.
5- Written Instruction Method- This method of
training is followed where a future reference is to be
made by the learners. This system is mostly followed
where a standardized production system is followed.
6- Conference:- These are frequently organized
wherein experts in the field share their ideas and
brings to the notice of learners the new ideas and
techniques that can be used to increase production.
7- Meetings:- These are a mode of training involving a
group of people who discuss the various problems
confronting them. They involve exchanging ideas and
views and later on coming to a firm conclusion based
on the various proposals and alternatives.
Training Programme:- Course Content and
Curriculum
The course contents of an entrepreneurship
development program are selected in line with
objectives of the EDPs. The EDP training programme is
usually for six weeks’ duration.
It consists of the following six inputs:
1. General Introduction to Entrepreneurship:
First of all, the participants are exposed to a general
knowledge of entrepreneurship such as factors
affecting small-scale industries, the role of
entrepreneurs in economic development,
entrepreneurial behavior, and the facilities available
 2. Motivation Training:
The training inputs under this aim at inducing and
developing the need for achievement among the
participants. This is, in fact, a crucial input of
entrepreneurship training. Efforts are made to inject
confidence and positive attitude and behaviour
among the participants towards business.
It ultimately tries to make the participants start their
own business enterprise after the completion of the
training programme. In order to further motivate the
participants, sometimes successful entrepreneurs are
also invited to speak about their experiences in
setting up and running a business.
3. Management Skills:
Running a business, whether large or small requires
the managerial skills. Since a small entrepreneur
cannot employ a management professionals /experts
to manage his/her business, he/she needs to be
imparted basic and essential managerial skills in the
different functional areas of management like finance,
marketing, human resource, and production.
Knowledge of managerial skills enables an
entrepreneur to run his/her enterprise smoothly and
successfully. That is why the saying goes that “One
man control is the best in the world (of business) if
the man is big enough to control (manage)
4. Support System and Procedure:
The participants also need to be exposed to the support
available from different institutions and agencies for setting up
and running small-scale enterprises. This is followed by
acquainting them with procedure for approaching them,
applying and obtaining support from them.

5. Fundamentals of Project Feasibility Study:

Under this input, the participants are provided guidelines on
the effective analysis of feasibility or viability of the particular
project relating to marketing, organization, technical, financial,
and social aspects of the project. Knowledge is also given how
to prepare the ‘Project’ or ‘Feasibility Report’ for certain
products.
6. Plant Visits:
In order to familiarize the participants with real life
situations in small business, plant visits are also
arranged. Such trips help the participants know more
about an entrepreneur’s behavior, personality,
thoughts, and aspirations. These influence him / her
to behave accordingly to run his / her enterprise
smoothly and successfully.