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Prepositions with training

Of training or in training?

In training is common for preparation or practice, while of training usually appears after another noun in formal expressions.

Quick answer

Using training with prepositions

Use in training for someone preparing for a role, event, or profession. Use of training after another noun, such as methods of training or benefits of training.

She is in training for the marathon.
The company reviewed its methods of training new staff.
Doctors in training often work long hours.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
in training

Preparing or practising for something

In training describes ongoing preparation or learning.

The athletes are in training for the championship.
He spent years in training as a pilot.
2
of training

After another noun

Of training is used in formal noun phrases.

The quality of training has improved.
Managers discussed the value of training for new employees.
3
training for + role or event

Showing the goal of preparation

For introduces the purpose or target.

She is training for a triathlon.
They are training for management roles.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
in training
He is in training for the race.
preparing or practising
of training
The cost of training is high.
used after another noun
training for
She is training for a new career.
preparing with a goal
training in
They received training in safety procedures.
instruction in a subject

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using of training as a general status

Of training does not mean preparing for something.

✕ She is of training for the event. ✓ She is in training for the event.

Forgetting the noun before of training

Of training usually follows another noun.

✕ The company improved of training. ✓ The company improved its training programme.

Confusing in training with training in

In training describes status. Training in introduces a subject.

✕ She is training in the marathon. ✓ She is in training for the marathon.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. The runners are ___ training for the competition.
2. The company evaluated the quality ___ training.
3. Employees received training ___ customer service.

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Frequently asked questions

Is in training a fixed expression?

Yes. It commonly means preparing physically or professionally for something.

When do we use of training?

Use it after another noun, especially in formal or academic language.

What is the difference between training for and training in?

Training for shows a goal, while training in shows the subject or skill area.

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