| Strategy | Strengths | Weaknesses |
1-to-1, small group coaching |
Close contact between trainer and learner | Dependent on quality of coaching |
Generic training courses |
Cost-effective for larger numbers of learners | May not be exactly what is needed |
| Performance aids | Highly cost-effective Permanently available |
Less effective for complex tasks |
| On-the-job training | Close to the real performance | Potentially dangerous to customers, equipment, etc. |
| Workshops | Opportunities to practice real skills | Expensive for large numbers Difficult to co-ordinate |
| Distance learning | Cost-effective for larger numbers of learners Consistent quality of training Variety of delivery options available Good where training have to be repeated often Flexible to meet needs of different levels of learner |
Higher initial cost Quality dependent on strength of design Less effective for skill-based subjects Can be expensive to update |
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(C) Bryan Hopkins, 2005