A training manual is a

book A book is a medium for recording information in the form of writing or images, typically composed of many pages (made of papyrus, parchment, vellum, or paper) bound together and protected by a cover. The technical term for this physical arr ...

let of instructions, used to improve the quality of a performed task. Training manuals are widely used, including in

business Business is the practice of making one's living or making money by producing or Trade, buying and selling Product (business), products (such as goods and Service (economics), services). It is also "any activity or enterprise entered into for pr ...

and the

military A military, also known collectively as armed forces, is a heavily armed, highly organized force primarily intended for warfare. It is typically authorized and maintained by a sovereign state, with its members identifiable by their distinct ...

. A training manual may be particularly useful as: * an introduction to subject matter prior to training * an outline to be followed during training * a reference to subject matter after training * a general reference document * a system to reference A training manual may form an important part of a formal training program. For example, it may help ensure consistency in presentation of content. It may also ensure that all training information on

skill A skill is the learned ability to act with determined results with good execution often within a given amount of time, energy, or both. Skills can often be divided into domain-general and domain-specific skills. For example, in the domain of wo ...

s, processes, and other information necessary to perform tasks is together in one place. Training manuals can be designed to be used as: *Work books – used in training sessions to provide basic information, examples and exercises. *Self-paced guides: designed for trainees to work through on their own. *Reference manuals: for containing detailed information on processes and procedures. *Handouts: provide general information to support training done during the session. *Job aids: provide step-by-step instructions to be used in the

workplace A workplace is a location where someone Work (human activity), works, for their employer or themselves, a place of employment. Such a place can range from a Small office/home office, home office to a large office building or factory. For Indust ...

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