There are many different training and development methods, including:

• On-the-job training
• Informal training
• Classroom training
• Internal training courses
• External training courses
• On-the-job coaching
• Life-coaching
• Mentoring
• Training assignments and tasks
• Skills training
• Product training
• Technical training
• Behavioral development training
• Role playing and role play games and exercises
• Attitudinal training and development
• Accredited training and learning
• Distance learning

All of these opportunities can make the trainer’s job one of the most interesting and stimulating in the entire organization (if you like that sort of thing, of course).

Training is also available far beyond and outside the classroom. More importantly, training includes anything offering learning and developmental experience. Training and learning development should, in fact, include aspects such as:

• Ethics and morality
• Attitude and behavior
• Leadership and determination
• Skills and knowledge

Development is not restricted to training; it is anything that helps a person to grow in ability, skills, confidence, tolerance, commitment, initiative, inter-personal skills, understanding, self-control, motivation, and more.