Understanding the Difference Between Training and Development: Skills vs. Growth

Dear all,

Can anyone suggest in this aspect: what's the main difference between training and development? Please give me a reply in about 20 to 30 words.

With regards,
Karunaker B.

Hi,

Training is short-term and specific. Development is long-term. You can train a person to type at the speed of 100 WPM. You can develop the personality of the person.

Regards,
Valliappan 😊

Hi,

Another point of distinction is that training is technical and job-specific, while development focuses on building your overall persona.

Regards,
Hitesh

I agree! Training is short-term and job-oriented, while development is long-term and person-oriented.

Training and Development

Training is concerned with the teaching of specific, factual, narrow-scoped subject matter and skills. It is a formal classroom learning activity.

Development is concerned with a broader subject matter of a conceptual or theoretical nature and the development of personal attitudes. It comprises all learning experiences, both on and off the job, including formal classroom training.

Regards,
LEO LINGHAM

Hi Karunakar,

Training is a learning exercise to equip an individual with knowledge that can be transformed into requisite skills. Training and development are terms that are used together because training leads to the development of individual skills and competencies and prepares the individual for the challenges in the current role or future responsibilities. Both training and development are simultaneous processes, and the results are achievable based on the short-term or long-term career plans for an employee.

Regards,
Debi

Dear Karunaker,

The difference between Training and Development, as per my understanding, is as follows:

Training - This has to be very specific, based on the identified training needs of an employee. Training can be technical, for soft skills, interpersonal skills, etc. A proper groundwork has to be done before proceeding with such programs.

Development - This is a very broad term that encompasses the factors responsible for the overall enhancement of an individual. Training plays an important part in an individual's development.

Regards,
Rashmi

Hi,

Below is the difference, hope it is helpful.

Training: Training refers to the process of imparting specific skills. An employee undergoing training is presumed to have had some formal education. No training program is complete without an element of education. Hence, we can say that Training is offered to operatives.

Development: Development means those learning opportunities designed to help employees grow. Development is not primarily skills-oriented. Instead, it provides general knowledge and attitudes that will be helpful to employers in higher positions. Efforts towards development often depend on personal drive and ambition. Development activities, such as those supplied by management development programs, are generally voluntary in nature. Development provides knowledge about the business environment, management principles and techniques, human relations, specific industry analysis, and the like, which is useful for better management of a company.

Difference between Training and Development:

Training is skills-focused.

Development is creating learning abilities.

Training is presumed to have formal education.

Development is not education-dependent.

Training needs depend on a lack or deficiency in skills.

Development depends on personal drive and ambition.

Trainings are generally need-based.

Development is voluntary.

Training is a narrower concept focused on job-related skills. Development is a broader concept focused on personality development.

Training may not include development.

Development includes training wherever necessary.

Training is aimed at improving job-related efficiency and performance.

Development aims at overall personal effectiveness, including job efficiencies.

Regards,

Meenakshi

Hi Meenakshi,

Thank you for your feedback. I hope you will continue to guide me in resolving my doubts. Please revert back to me in the same manner. Okay then, bye, take care.

With regards,
Karunakar B 😉

Training and Development

Training is concerned with the teaching of specific, factual, narrow-scoped subject matter and skills. It is a formal classroom learning activity.

Development is concerned with a broader subject matter of a conceptual or theoretical nature and the development of personal attitudes. It comprises all learning experiences, both on and off the job, including formal classroom training.

Training: Training refers to the process of imparting specific skills. An employee undergoing training is presumed to have had some formal education. No training program is complete without an element of education. Hence, we can say that Training is offered to operatives.

Development: Development means those learning opportunities designed to help employees grow. Development is not primarily skills-oriented. Instead, it provides general knowledge and attitudes that will be helpful to employees in higher positions. Efforts towards development often depend on personal drive and ambition. Development activities, such as those supplied by management development programs, are generally voluntary in nature. Development provides knowledge about the business environment, management principles and techniques, human relations, specific industry analysis, and the like, which is useful for better management of a company.

Difference between Training and Development

Training is skills-focused.

Development is creating learning abilities.

Training is presumed to have a formal education.

Development is not education-dependent.

Training needs depend on the lack or deficiency in skills.

Development depends on personal drive and ambition.

Trainings are generally need-based.

Development is voluntary.

Training is a narrower concept focused on job-related skills.

Development is a broader concept focused on personality development.

Training may not include development.

Development includes training wherever necessary.

Training is aimed at improving job-related efficiency and performance.

Development aims at overall personal effectiveness, including job efficiencies.

Hope all this will clarify your mind and understanding.

Regards

Hi,

This will help you.

TRAINING

1. It refers to the process of imparting skills.
2. Training is given on specific tasks and has a narrow perspective.
3. Training is generally offered to operatives.

DEVELOPMENT

1. It refers to the learning opportunities designed to help employees grow.
2. Development is not primarily skill-oriented and has a broad perspective.
3. Developmental programs are meant for employees in higher positions.

Hope the following will satisfy your needs:

Training: Training refers to the process of imparting specific skills. An employee undergoing training is presumed to have had some formal education. No training program is complete without an element of education. Hence, we can say that training is offered to operatives.

Development: Development means those learning opportunities designed to help employees grow. Development is not primarily skills-oriented. Instead, it provides general knowledge and attitudes that will be helpful to employees in higher positions. Efforts towards development often depend on personal drive and ambition. Development activities, such as those supplied by management development programs, are generally voluntary in nature. Development provides knowledge about the business environment, management principles and techniques, human relations, specific industry analysis, and the like, which is useful for better management of a company.

Difference between Training and Development:

- Training is skills-focused.
- Development is about creating learning abilities.
- Training is presumed to have a formal education.
- Development is not education-dependent.
- Training needs depend on a lack or deficiency in skills.
- Development depends on personal drive and ambition.
- Trainings are generally need-based.
- Development is voluntary.
- Training is a narrower concept focused on job-related skills. Development is a broader concept focused on personality development.
- Training may not include development. Development includes training wherever necessary.
- Training is aimed at improving job-related efficiency and performance. Development aims at overall personal effectiveness, including job efficiencies.

Zafar