It is the trainers' job to tap into this reservoir of information and guide trainees to a higher plane of understanding. Once the training program has been officially completed, additional guidance may be required in order to successfully implement the concepts and skills presented. These sessions frequently consist of intense discussions regarding how the ideas presented in the previous classes can best be instituted in trainees' respective departments. Applications sessions should not follow immediately after the initial training as employees need a little time to think about what they have learned and how it applies to their individual circumstances. Ideally, these sessions should be facilitated by the same instructors who provided the original training.
Employees deserve some type of formal recognition once they have completed a training program.
It is therefore fitting to acknowledge those who manage to complete the training and are subsequently able to demonstrate mastery over the material presented. Some companies make this a very elaborate process by hosting a reception or banquet and presenting certificates at a formal graduation ceremony. Other companies take a more informal approach and simply post the names of those completing the program on bulletin boards or in newsletters. The point is that employees should be made to feel that they have accomplished something worthwhile when they complete a training program. This lends integrity to the entire process and helps ensure enthusiasm for future training projects.