Instructor-led training remains one of the most effective ways to build real workplace capability when it is designed properly. In this blog, Dr Richard Dune explains how well-structured instructor-led training goes beyond presentations to create confident, competent learners through clear objectives, relevance, engagement, and skilled facilitation. He explores the strengths and limitations of ILT, outlines practical design steps, and highlights why preparation, session planning, and trainer capability are essential for learning that transfers into practice and stands up to scrutiny in regulated and professional environments.

Most on-the-job training fails not because the method is flawed, but because it is informal, inconsistent, and poorly governed. In this blog, Dr Richard Dune explains why unstructured shadowing and assumption-based learning create risk, particularly in regulated and safety-critical environments. He sets out what effective on-the-job training really looks like, showing how clear structure, observable standards, prepared trainers, and documented competence can turn hands-on learning into a reliable system that builds skills, reduces risk, and stands up to scrutiny.