Training is a process of acquisition of new skills, attitudes and knowledge in the context of preparing for entry into a vocation or improving ones productivity in an organization or enterprise.

ILO (1986) defined training as activities which essentially aimed to provide attitude, knowledge and skills required for employment in a particular occupation or a group of occupations for exercising a function in any field or economic activity  

An analysis of different definitions of training reveals that

Training is a planned systematic and purposeful instruction

It is learning process; aims to improve performance of participations so that they can be contribute to effectiveness of the group or organization they belong

Training and education are not the same

Training results in changes in knowledge, skill, practice and improves the productivity

In brief, training is an instrumental to induce change in the behaviour  of individuals for personal, social and organizational effectiveness.

Training Achievement