Training

Instruction designed for acquisition of knowledge, skills, and abilities to develop or improve job performance.

In the context of a test, training, and exercise (TT&E) program, training  is a tool used for informing personnel of their roles and responsibilities within a particular plan and teaching them skills related to those roles and responsibilities. Training familiarizes continuity personnel with their roles and responsibilities to support the performance of an organization's continuity operations. Training results in a better understanding of an organization's continuity program, processes, and procedures. Federal Continuity Directive 1 (FCD-1), Annex K, provides a list of required training activities.

In accordance with Section 4101 of Title 5 U.S.C., training describes the process of providing for and making available to an employee, and placing or enrolling the employee in, a planned, prepared, and coordinated program, course, curriculum, subject, systems, or routine of instruction or education, in scientific, professional, technical, mechanical, trade, clerical, fiscal, administrative, or other fields which will improve individual and organizational performance and assist in achieving the agency’s mission and performance goals. Training is typically skills-focused and may include learning activities/events that provide developmental, educational, or learning intervention opportunities for employees.