Training

Training is

Physical training concentrates on mechanistic goals: training programs in this area develop specific motor skills, agility, strength or physical fitness, often with an intention of peaking at a particular time.

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For psychological or physiological reasons, people who believe it may be beneficial to them can choose to practice relaxation training, or autogenic training, in an attempt to increase their ability to relax or deal with stress.^[1] While some studies have indicated relaxation training is useful for some medical conditions, autogenic training has limited results or has been the result of few studies.

Occupational skills training

Some occupations are inherently hazardous, and require a minimum level of competence before the practitioners can perform the work at an acceptable level of safety to themselves or others in the vicinity. Occupational diving, rescue, firefighting and operation of certain types of machinery and vehicles may require assessment and certification of a minimum acceptable competence before the person is allowed to practice as a licensed instructor.

On-job training

Some commentators use a similar term for workplace learning to

The on-the-job training method takes place in a normal working situation, using the actual tools, equipment, documents or materials that trainees will use when fully trained. On-the-job training has a general reputation as most effective for vocational work.^[3] It involves employees training at the place of work while they are doing the actual job. Usually, a professional trainer (or sometimes an experienced and skilled employee) serves as the instructor using hands-on practical experience which may be supported by formal classroom presentations. Sometimes training can occur by using web-based technology or video conferencing tools. On-the-job training is applicable on all departments within an organization.

Off-the-job training method takes place away from normal work situations — implying that the employee does not count as a directly productive worker while such training takes place. Off-the-job training method also involves employee training at a site away from the actual work environment. It often utilizes lectures, seminars, case studies, role playing, and simulation, having the advantage of allowing people to get away from work and concentrate more thoroughly on the training itself. This type of training has proven more effective in inculcating concepts and ideas^{[citation needed]}. Many personnel selection companies offer a service which would help to improve employee competencies and change the attitude towards the job.^{[citation needed]} The internal personnel training topics can vary from effective problem-solving skills to leadership training.

A more recent development in job training is the On-the-Job Training Plan or OJT Plan. According to the United States Department of the Interior, a proper OJT plan should include: An overview of the subjects to be covered, the number of hours the training is expected to take, an estimated completion date, and a method by which the training will be evaluated.^[4]

Religion and spirituality

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Compare religious ritual.

Artificial-intelligence feedback

Researchers have developed training methods for artificial-intelligence devices as well. Evolutionary algorithms, including genetic programming and other methods of machine learning, use a system of feedback based on "fitness functions" to allow computer programs to determine how well an entity performs a task. The methods construct a series of programs, known as a “population” of programs, and then automatically test them for "fitness", observing how well they perform the intended task. The system automatically generates new programs based on members of the population that perform the best. These new members replace programs that perform the worst. The procedure repeats until the achievement of optimum performance.^[5] In robotics, such a system can continue to run in real-time after initial training, allowing robots to adapt to new situations and to changes in themselves, for example, due to wear or damage. Researchers have also developed robots that can appear to mimic simple human behavior as a starting point for training.^[6]

See also

• Athletic training – Healthcare profession
• Course evaluation – Questionnaire completed by students to evaluate an academic course
• Dance – Art form consisting of movement of the body
• Education – Transmission of knowledge and skills
• Facilitator – Person who helps a group understand common objectives & reach them
• Gamification – Using game design elements in non-games
• HRD (human resource development)
   – Improving the effectiveness of organizations and the individuals and teams within themPages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets
• Large-group capacitation – Adult education and social psychology concept
• Learning – Process of acquiring new knowledge
• Microtraining – Support method for informal learning processes in organisations
• Physical education – Educational course related to the physique and care of the body
• Practice (learning method) – Act of rehearsing a behaviour repeatedly
• Retraining – The process of learning a new or upgrading an old skill set or trade
• Supercompensation – Post-training period of high performance (physical fitness)
• Training and development – Improving the effectiveness of organizations and the individuals and teams within them
• Training simulation – Virtual medium through which various types of skills can be acquired

References

• Rethinking Remote Training in 2021

External links

• Media related to Training at Wikimedia Commons