Fundamental difference between Learning and Training.

February 15th, 2009 | by kutenk |

Training Versus Learning

Training and learning usually go hand in hand. Whether you consider yourself a trainer or workplace learner, the focus should be on the intended training result. Although many people use the words interchangeably, there are actual fundamental differences.

Training (something an organization provides for employees) focuses on the event, whereas learning puts the emphasis on the learner to apply the new information.

Training is about what I, the trainer, am providing for you; whereas learning (something an individual accomplishes with possible assistance from the organization) is more self-directed and about how I, the learning professional, can collaborate to help you get what you need to be successful.
Training events are rooted in instruction and drill and are focused on specific skills that are not always transferable to other job responsibilities. Training is essential for performing critical skills and processes.

Creating a learning environment and preparing people to adopt and apply knowledge and new behaviors require much more than instruction or drill. It is an ongoing commitment for people to develop deeper understanding and thoughts that drive the right action for different situations beyond specific events. It’s important to increase the value quotient for applying learning as an outcome, versus training events that may or may not motivate, engage, or change participant behaviors, thoughts, or skills. By shifting this perception, the chances of being at the top of the cut list can be considerably reduced, because the learning function is no longer viewed as just a series of training events.

Training:
Classrooms, labs, lectures, demonstrations, seminars, conferences, shadowing, job aids, presentations, etc.
Management techniques
Technical operation
Sales techniques
Six Sigma (quality) tools
Order processing
Project management tools
Performance appraisal
Product features and functions
Report writing

Learning:
Discussions, simulations, role plays, experimentation, mentoring, coaching, case studies, games, interactivity, support, etc.
Leadership
Strategic planning
Successful selling
Six Sigma (process improvement)
Customer service
Effective project management
Performance management
Technical troubleshooting
Communications

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