  The operations model of the Paranal Observatory relies on the work of
efficient staff to carry out all the daytime and nighttime tasks. This is
highly dependent on adequate training. The Paranal Science Operations
department (PSO) has a training group that devises a well-defined and
continuously evolving training plan for new staff, in addition to broadening
and reinforcing courses for the whole department. This paper presents the
training activities for and by PSO, including recent astronomical and quality
control training for operators, as well as adaptive optics and interferometry
training of all staff. We also present some future plans.
