on-the-job training
Learning while working
On-the-job training is instruction that happens while you're actually doing the work, rather than in a classroom or before starting employment.
A new hire learns by watching experienced colleagues, asking questions, and performing tasks under supervision.
This approach lets workers develop practical skills in real conditions while earning a paycheck.
The restaurant provided two weeks of on-the-job training before servers worked independently.
- coachingGuiding others to improve
- job shadowingObserving employees during workday
- new hireRecently employed staff member
- learning the ropesGaining initial competence
- mentoringAdvising someone less experienced
technical skills · skill building · problem-solving skills · journeyman · trial by fire · knowledge transfer · buddy system · employee retention · practicum · hands-on experience · job readiness · fieldwork · learning curve · teamwork skills · communication skills · leadership skills · probation · craft
- Apprenticeshipsjourneyman, master craftsman, indenture, mentee, pre-apprenticeship
- worker educationtrade schools, apprenticeships, technical schools, technical education, job skills
- employmentjob, jobs, career, careers, interview
- apprenticeshipapprentice, trainee, intern, novice, mentee
- career trainingreskilling, upskilling, bootcamp, certification, online course
- practical traininghands-on learning, hands-on experience, hands-on practice, practicum, work experience
on-the-job trainingclassroom instruction
Teaching in school setting
classroom training · formal education · university education · college coursework · vocational school
on-the-job trainingbook learning
Knowledge from study
rote learning · academic study · simulation training · passive learning