The following are some the competing theories. It is a contested issue with numerous definitions given. If there is no clear distinction between formal and in-formal learning where is the room for non-formal learning. Non-formal learning: see definition above. Informal learning may be intentional but in most cases it is not-intentional (or "incidental"/random). It is not structured (in terms of learning objectives, learning time or learning support) and typically does not lead to certification. Informal learning: learning resulting from daily life activities related to work, family or leisure. It was the first time any of them had seen a jigsaw puzzle of any sort. Here, two groups raced to see who could complete the map first. Formal learning is intentional from the learner's perspective.
Provide in-service, on-the-job, vocational and professional training to different categories of workers and professionals to improve their skills.Provide education to different categories of graduates to improve the basic knowledge and skills.Provide functional and remedial education for the young people who did not complete their secondary education.Provides functional literacy and continuing education for adults and youths who have not had a formal education or did not complete their primary education.