Introduction Work-based learning (WBL) as a learning method is playing an increasing role in professional development and lifelong learning. There are numerous publications/articles available on work-based learning, but the definitions and implementations vary from place to place. A Glass, K Higgins and A McGregor state that “work-based learning is any training that relates directly to the requirements of the jobs offered in your organisation”. This is one of the examples of WBL in the form of training. Work-based learning is used as a term in the United States for programs for school-age children to gain experience from work (“Work-based Learning Guide 2002”). Second (Kathleen A. Paris and Sarah A. Mason) gives young people the opportunity to be prepared for the transition from school to work and to learn the realities of work and be ready to make the right career choice. In Europe (particularly England, Scotland, Ireland) and Australia the available praise is more focused on workplace preparation and academic learning linked to work situations, degree programs and negotiated learning programmes. Raelin (2000) writes that work-based learning can be distinguished from traditional classroom learning in many different and important ways. First, work-based learning focuses in the region of reflecting on work practices; it's not just about acquiring a set of technical skills, but also about reviewing and gaining knowledge from experience. Secondly, the work-based learning perspective comes from action and problem solving within a work environment, and therefore is referenced in live projects and challenges for individuals and organisations. People often see work-based learning as a tool for... ... middle of paper ......tonline.org/documents/wbl_illuminating.pdfMcGill, I. & Beatty, L. (1996, 2a ed.) Action Learning: a guide for practitioners London: Kogan Page.)NCIHE (1997) Higher education in the learning society (The Dearing Report) Norwich HMSORaelin, JA (2000) Work-Based Learning: The New Frontier of Management Development New Jersey: Prentice HallRevans, R.W. (1982) What is Action Learning? Journal of Management Development, Vol. 1, No.3.Sa'ad Medhat Path to Productivity (2008).http://www.neweng.org.uk/uploads/Reports/WBLReportFinalv4.pdfSchon, DA (1983) The Reflective Practitioner New York: Basic BooksSenge, PN (1990) The fifth discipline: the art and practice of the learning organization London: Century Business Weinstein, K. (1995) (2nd edition) Action Learning Aldershot: Gower “Work-based Learning Guide 2002” http:// www.iowaworkforce.org/files/wlg02.pdf