Question

What is the difference between on the job training and off the job training?

Answer 1

	Basis for comparison	On the Job Training	Off the Job Training
1.	Meaning	The employee learns the job in the actual work environment.	The training of employees is done outside the actual workplace.
2.	Cost	It is the cheapest to carry out.	It is costly due to the expenses like separate training rooms, specialists, etc.
3.	Suitable for	Suitable for manufacturing-related jobs.	It is suitable for managerial jobs.
4.	Approach	Practical approach	Theoretical approach
5.	Carried out	Provided by the experienced employee	Provided by the experts
6.	Methods	Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeship, job rotation	Seminar, lectures, vestibule, field trip, e-leaning