The research project entitled effectiveness of training programmes offered to employees /workers in small & medium enterprises in pudukkottai district. The data was collected through well structured questionnaires which contains closed end question. This survey was carried out in various departments of small & medium enterprises. In the course of study, it was found that the training programs analyzed were provided to all the employees of small & medium enterprises not specific to particular category of employees. The research design used for this study is descriptive in nature. The methods of data collection for the study include both primary and secondary data.