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On-the-job training, also known as OJT, is teaching the skills, knowledge, and competencies that are needed to perform a specific job within the workplace and work environment. On-the-job training uses the regular or existing workplace tools, machines, documents, equipment, knowledge and skills necessary for an employee to learn to effectively perform his or her job.
On-the-job training occurs within the normal working environment an employee will experience on the job. On-the-job training may occur as the employee performs actual work or it may occur elsewhere within the workplace using training rooms, training work stations, or training equipment. On-the-job training is most frequently supplied by another employee who can competently perform the job he or she is teaching.
On-the-job training is occasionally performed by an external provider as in the case of specialized equipment. In another example, a vendor trains a marketing system a group of employees is adapting to their own work procedures.
While the goal of on-the-job training is often to teach basic workplace skills, on-the-job training also instills aspects of the workplace culture and performance expectations in the new employee. On-the-job training is also the approach organizations use to provide new employee onboarding information.
On-the-job training is normally the most effective approach to training employees. Here are your 12 best opportunities and methods for providing on-the-job training to employees.
