TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Training is a short term learning process, which is intended to improve skills or knowledge which has immediate application to the benefit of the individual as well as the organization. Development is the process of transition of an employee from lower level of ability, skill and knowledge to that of higher level. This transition is influenced by education, training, work experience and environment. This will improve value of individual employee in terms of his self-development, career growth and contribution to the organization.

Before giving training to employees, there are few things need to be viewed in the first place. Training and development can be seen as a cycle. The cycle of training and development starts with identifying the needs, deliver training and evaluate training. This training circle is widely known and used model for process involved in professional development.

            Besides knowing the training cycle, the SMART objective for training was also a recognized set of objective before conducting training. The SMART objectives are as follows.

S	It should be specific in that they can explain a number of individual tasks.
M	They are measurable in that you can determine if the tasks have been completed by checking against the targets.
A	They are achievable in that resources are available to complete the project.
R	They should be realistic. Clearly projects have to be set at an appropriate level and be relevant to the development of the individual. We have to ask whether the person presently has the skills to carry out the project, does he/she need training or can they learn by completing the project?
T	Finally, the project should be time-bound in that you have to set time targets for completion, and possibly for reviewing progress.

After the objective of training and development is fulfilled, the training can be given to employees. Evaluation is a very important thing to do when training is conducted. It helps the trainer, trainee and also the organization to checks whether training has had the desired effect. Training evaluation ensures that whether candidates are able to implement their learning in their respective workplaces, or to the regular work routines.