These training programmes primarily address specific topics in the functional areas of work of individuals and are aimed at enhancing the knowledge of personnel in their line of activity. These may cover latest developments in the field or latest techniques for improving performance or advanced topics in the field. To illustrate, brand management or market research could be a programme for marketing personnel. Another example would be training in retail banking for software developers working in banking domain.

These programmes also address topics closely related to (but not in) the functional areas of work of individuals. These are aimed at enhancing the knowledge of personnel in topics which would widen their perspective. A programme on exposure to legal aspects of contracts for marketing personnel would be an ideal example of this category of training programmes. Another example would be training in contractual risks for those who deal with execution of projects.

These training programmes can be offered in the following formats :

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