Training and development plan template
Our Training and Development Plan template helps you create effective strategies to enhance employee skills and foster professional growth.
If you need a training plan to track and monitor progress toward a training and development goal, use this model template.
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What is a Training and development plan?
A training and development plan outlines strategies and activities to enhance employee skills, knowledge, and competencies, improving performance and job satisfaction.
It identifies essential skills, assesses employee training needs, selects appropriate methods, sets measurable goals, and allocates resources.
As and when required, or as part of a post-appraisal process
The Employer (you) to the Employee
Great Britain & NI (United Kingdom), Worldwide
What steps should I take to ensure the effective, compliant execution of this template?
| Step | Description | Responsibility | Timing |
| 1 | Identify Organisational Goals | HR/Management Team | Start of planning process |
| 2 | Assess Training Needs | HR/Training Department | During employee evaluation and performance reviews |
| 3 | Develop Training Plan | HR/Training Department | After assessing needs, within specified timeframe |
| 4 | Review and Approve Plan | HR/Management Team | Prior to implementation |
| 5 | Issue Training and Development Plan | HR/Management Team | After approval, before training commences |
What legislation or best practices underpin this template / should I be aware of?
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Equality Act 2010: Ensures equal opportunities for training and development regardless of protected characteristics.
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Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Requires employers to provide necessary training to ensure employees' health and safety.
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Employment Rights Act 1996: Establishes the right to request time off for training.
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Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009: Supports employer investment in employee training through apprenticeship schemes.
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Education and Skills Act 2008: Promotes the development of skills and lifelong learning opportunities for employees.
Refer to your local employment legislation / labor laws to support the execution of the template. Review the wording for local accuracy.
Training and development plan
| Trainee name: | |
| Department: | |
| Line manager: | |
| Job title: |
| Skill | Training required | Planned completion date | Resources required | Method | Progress | Date completed | Approved |
What communication / process sequence is this part of?
Performance appraisal form template
A regular performance appraisal or performance development review is important to keep track on the employee in terms of their performance against objectives or other standards, and to maintain their development.
Why buy our Training and development plan template?
- It's easily editable and implementable, saving you time and money
- It's designed by CIPD accedited Chartered HR practitioners with operational experience in this area
- You will maintain compliance with ACAS guidelines, legislation, and industry best practices
- Email notifications for any updates made to this template or its accompanying materials
- 12 months of unrestricted access without any additional costs (any update in that period is free to you)
- A 25% discount on all library, toolkit, and template purchases/renewals
