This document discusses training, including definitions, objectives, and the process of designing an effective training program. It defines training as a planned effort to facilitate employee learning of job competencies. The objectives of training are to make employees more efficient by focusing on tasks, filling gaps in expertise, and improving skills. When designing a program, organizations should determine training needs through analysis, choose an appropriate training approach, develop objectives and materials, provide the training, and evaluate the program. An effective training strategy establishes required competencies and a means to achieve them through components like employee training and leadership development. The training process involves a needs assessment, customizing the program, training delivery, and evaluation.