Training is a very popular way of gaining not only theoretical, but also practical knowledge. It involves active learning, in contrast to the typical acquisition of knowledge in ordinary schools, universities, colleges, etc.
During the training, students are offered active participation in the cognitive process: first, some theoretical information is presented, and then they begin exercises aimed at better learning.
Trainings allow not only to expand ideas about this or that area of life, but also to get certain skills.
Types of Training
Today, various trainings on various topics are common, but in general they are divided into 4 types:
- business training;
- personality-developing;
- educational;
- corrective.
Most often these are group trainings in which 5 to 20 or more people participate.
They are held in a special room where there are necessary conditions: equipment for the presentation of video material, a board for images of diagrams and tables, places for participants. Despite this, recently on the Internet you can meet distance training, where with the help of registration future participants declare their desire to participate. Sometimes they are organized using a webcam and conference mode, but more often you can see a regular video recording prepared by the presenter and published later.
Next, we will consider the types of training.
What is corrective training?
This type of training aims to change human behavior. Often, it helps to solve a psychological problem that prevents participants from achieving success, happiness in life, etc.
It can be a group, but it is most effective if the participant is one.
First, a diagnosis of the problem is carried out, and here the difference between the usual psychological consultation and training is manifested: if in the first case they suggest taking tests, then the client performs diagnostic exercises that are aimed at revealing his personality and allow the psychologist to evaluate the real behavior of the participant.
After the diagnosis, correction of behavior begins, again, with the help of exercises. The adaptation part is devoted to the ability to apply the acquired skills in real life.
The duration of this type of training depends, first of all, on the scale of the problem and the client’s ability to apply the acquired skills. It can last from several hours to several months.
What is educational training?
This type is used to improve professional skills. Higher education offered by universities is based, to a greater extent, on a theoretical basis, and young specialists who receive a diploma can perfectly know the history of the profession, its theoretical understanding, but have little knowledge of the skills that employers require. It is for this that there are educational trainings that help adapt to the implementation of practical requirements.
What is personal development training?
The purpose of this type of activity is vague, but this does not make it unnecessary and useless. Some individuals cannot for a long time understand which profession is best for them than the others, how best to build their lifestyle, what to strive for, etc. Such classes help to reveal unfamiliar aspects of the personality, contribute to the development of self-awareness, help harmonize character traits.
Signs of a successful training here are considered internal personality changes: reappraisal of values, change in attitude towards people, updated outlook on the world.
What is training for developing business skills?
Based on the name, it is clear that such training is related to training people in business. Often it is arranged for employees of one company, corporation, in order to increase the efficiency of their work and update knowledge and skills in this area.
At the same time, individual characteristics of each participant are taken into account and adjusted if necessary to ensure that the work is performed better.
Business trainings help to increase the effectiveness of teamwork, contribute to a change in attitudes towards consumers, which ultimately increases sales.