Training methods: 

There are two methods of training 

(1) On the job training. 

(2) Off the job training

On the Job Method :

Under this method the employee is given training when he is on the job. It means learning while doing. 

The important On the Job Methods are:

(a) Apprenticeship Programme :

Under apprenticeship training, a trainee is put under the supervision of a master worker.

(b) Coaching :

In this method, the superior guides and instructs the trainee as a coach. 

(c) Internship Training :

It is a joint programme of training in which vocational and professional institutes enter into an agreement with business enterprises for providing practical knowledge to its students.

(d) Job Rotation :

Here the trainee is transferred from one job to another job or from one department to another department so that he can learn the working of various sections.

Off the Job Method :

It refers to those methods under which an individual is provided training away from the work place. It means learning before doing.

The important O the Job Methods are: 

(a) Class room Lectures/Conferences :

The lecture approach is well adapted to convey specific information such as rules, procedures or methods. The use of audiovisuals can often make a formal classroom. 

(b) Films :

They can provide information and demonstrate skills.

(c) Case Study :

Trainee studies the cases to determine problems, analyses causes, develop alternative solutions and select the best solution to implement.

(d) Computer Modelling :

It stimulate the work environment by programming a computer to imitate the realities of the job and allows learning to take place without the risk or high cost.

(e) Vestibule Training :

Under this method, separate training centres are setup to give training to the new employees. Actual work environment is created in that centre and employees used the same material, equipment, etc. which they use while doing the actual job.

(f) Programmed Instruction :

Here information is broken into meaningful units and these units are arranged in a proper way to form a logical and sequential learning package.