An employee training plan is a list of courses and trainings an employee needs to complete while working at the company — not just when they start, but throughout their time with the business.
Why Do Companies Need an Employee Training Plan?
- It’s an essential tool for organizing employee training in small and medium-sized businesses
- It helps monitor progress, meet legal requirements, and make sure employees complete required training (like workplace safety, data privacy, and IT security)
- It supports employee growth that aligns with business goals, encouraging skill development and career advancement
What Does a Typical Employee Training Plan Include?
- New employee onboarding training - for new hires
- Mandatory refresher training (based on job roles),
- Role-specific technical training (e.g., equipment or software use),
- Soft skills training (e.g., communication, leadership), often linked to personal development goals,
- Professional growth activities and certifications, typically aligned with career plans
Why is an Employee Training Plan Important for Businesses?
- helps the business keep track of who has completed which training,
- ensures compliance with industry regulations and audits,
- supports ongoing employee development,
- simplifies training scheduling and budget management.
How to Manage a Training Plan?
- A training plan can be managed using a simple spreadsheet, an HR software, or a tool like Aptien, where you can assign training to specific employees, monitor their progress, store certificates, and set reminders.
- You can find the training plan in the employee profile under the "Activity Plans" tab.
