Off-the-Job Training

Off-the-Job Training

1. Advantages

   • Firstly, employees can learn from specialists in that area of work and this may result in the training more focused and specialised which is beneficial for the employee
   • Secondly, employees may be able to gain qualifications or certificates, therefore this may increase their chances of getting a good, well-paid job.
   • Thirdly, employees respond better when taken away from the pressures of the working environment. This could lead to employee's boosting their self confidence to take with them to the workplace which could result in the job being done well.

2. Disadvantages

   • Firstly, off-the-job training can be expensive because you are being trained by specialists, therefore this may be a difficult factor to consider as the business may find it difficult to find the money foir the course
   • Secondly, time away from the workplace means less work is getting done therefore this could cost the business in profit
   • Thirdly, it can be ineffective and unconnected to the employee's actual roles in the workplace, therefore this will not be beneficial for the employee and could lead to the job not being done to a high standard, which could cost the business.