According to Edwin B. Flippo” Training is the act of increasing the Knowledge and skills of an employee for doing particular jobs”. Training may be mainly divided into:

(a) On the job training: 

(b) Off the job training:

(a) On the Job Training: On the job training refers to the training which is given to the employee at the work place. The following are the on the job training methods.

1. Coaching Method: In this method of training, the superior teaches or guides the new employee about the knowledge and skills. 

2. Mentoring Method: Mentoring is the process of sharing knowledge and experience of an employee. 

3. Internship Training Method: A superior gives training to a subordinates or understudy like an assistant to a manager.

(b) Off the Job Training: It is the training method wherein the workers learn the job role away from the actual work place. The following are types of off the job training:

1. Lecture Method: Under this method trainees are educated about concepts, theories, principles in any particular area. 

2. E-learning Method: E-learning is the use of technological process to access of a traditional classroom or office.