| Basis for comparison | On the Job Training | Off the Job Training |
| 1. | Meaning | The employee learns the job in the actual work environment. | The training of employees is done outside the actual work place |
| 2. | Cost | It is cheapest to carry out. | It is costly due to the expenses like separate training room, specialist, etc. |
| 3. | Suitable for | Suitable for manufacturing related jobs. | It is suitable for managerial jobs. |
| 4. | Approach | Practical approach | Theoretical approach |
| 5. | Carried out | Provided by the experienced employee | Provided by the experts |
| 6. | Methods | Coaching,mentoring, apprenticeship, job rotation | Seminar,lectures, vestibule, field trip, e-leaming |