Dissertation (MA Business Administration)This study was conducted at SIO in Dodoma Region and the purpose is to analyse the effective of training and development programmes in the organizations. The study intends to address the following objectives; the importance of training and development programmes in the organizations, performance of employees after training courses, and challenges/ problems faced by both employers and employees before, during and after training courses. In order the study to be scientific, primary and secondary data collection method were used. The researcher used questionnaires and documentary reviews were conducted to obtain the required information as the research methodology. The researcher targeted a sample of 22 respondents to collect the information the results of the study were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively method approach and presented by tables and charts. Also the researcher analysed the findings obtained from the collected data. The information collected revealed that, training helps employees to master knowledge, skills, and behaviour, Moreover, according to findings performance of employees who attended course and those who do not attended has no great difference because of lack of incentives to those who attended training courses. Challenges facing the organizations were Poor coordination of training programmes, no involvement of employees during training process, deficit of funds from the Government, lack of promotion after training, and government sponsorship. Therefore, some employees had negative attitude towards training provided. The study recommends Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MOEVT) should provide the clear training policy, transparency in selection of employees, and address issues of funding.