Training simulation

This article is about educational training simulations in business. For business video games for entertainment purposes, see business simulation game.

In business, training simulation [aka Simulation Training] is a virtual medium through which various types of skills can be acquired.[1] Training simulations can be used in a variety of genres; however they are most commonly[2] used in corporate situations to improve business awareness and management skills. They are also common in academic environments as an integrated part of a business or management course.

The word simulation implies an imitation of a real-life process, usually via a computer or other technological device, in order to provide a lifelike experience. This has proven to be a reliable and successful method of training in thousands of industries worldwide.[3] They can be used both to allow specialization in a certain area, and to educate individuals in the workings of the sectors as a whole, making training simulations versatile. Training simulations are not just games;[4] their aim is to educate and inform in an exciting and memorable way, rather than purely to entertain.

  1. ^ Gopinath, C. and Sawyer, J. (1999). Exploring the Learning from an Enterprise Simulation, Journal of Management Development
  2. ^ Henfrey, Richard (1989). "Executive" simulation, Executive Development, Vol. 3 Iss: 2
  3. ^ Ellet, Bill (1997). TMR Shortlist of Business Simulations, Training Media Review Publications
  4. ^ Klabbers, Jan H. G. (1999). Three Easy Pieces: A Taxonomy of Gaming. In Saunders, Danny and Severn, Jackie (eds.) The International Simulation & Gaming Research Yearbook: Simulations and Games for Strategy and Policy Planning