This briefing sheet summarizes the primary training options that are most likely available to you. The Certification and Training Group can help you explore these options and select one or several options to suit your organizational needs. 

See the topic - How do I select a training option? 

Training Options 
On-the-Job Training (OJT) - an experienced employee trains a novice employee within the actual work environment. With structure and planning, proper procedures and best practices are imparted to the trainee by the more experienced employee. 

Self-Study Training- an employee "self-trains" in a topic or skill, typically utilizing technical materials and/or supplemental training materials. 

Vendor Training - an outside/external training provider is used to satisfy internal training requirements. Within our environment this training is often performed by a commercial hardware or software provider. 

Computer-Based Training (CBT) - training takes place via interaction with a computer program. This computer program is carefully and specifically designed to help a trainee achieve certain knowledge or skills and typically incorporates multiple media (multimedia) elements. 

Instructor-Based Training - a person, usually a professional trainer and/or subject matter expert, delivers training person-to- person or person-to-group. This training, typically in a classroom- or lecture-style setting, may be formal or informal. Instructor- based training is also referred to as stand-up instruction, classroom instruction, or platform instruction.  
 

Please Remember that... 

... training options - all training options - are investments. All training options, including OJT and self-study, have associated costs. 

... training options are often deployed in combinations. For instance, an OJT program might be paired with computer-based training tools. Don't restrict yourself to only one approach.