On-the-job training (OJT) is exactly what it says: Training delivered in the workplace or simulated workplace. OJT is very flexible and can be conducted using a combination of methods. Among the most common OJT methods are:

• Shadowing, where the trainee observes job performance.
• Coaching, where an experienced performer watches the trainee perform the job and provides on-the-spot correction.

Other OJT methods can be employed based on the nature of the job.