Total Company Training Plan

Definition

The proposal of training programmes that an organisation intends to implement over a 12-months period. It aims to encourage companies to adopt a total and systematic approach to training involving all levels of staff in the organisation.

Purpose

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Provide comprehensive and objective training package for all levels of staff


Use as a detailed blueprint for identifying training needs, which helps to prioritise training programs


Guide the HR department on the course of action and other departments on the scheduling of training and development programs

Benefits

Provide clear directions and methods


More efficient use of resources through planning


Address weaknesses


Consistent and high-quality training experience for employees


Increase employee morale and satisfaction


Increase employee retention rates


Increase innovation in new strategies and products


Increase productivity and adherence to quality standards


Enhance company reputation and profile

Factors to Consider

Possible Challenges Faced

Resistance to training can occur within an organisation if employees do not see the objective and need behind the plans

Organisation size may be a barrier to internal knowledge sharing

Leadership problems may arise when leaders already have a fixed mental model that are entrenched -> must be overcome in order to foster openness and confidence

Types of Training

Orientation Training


Skills Training

  • Hard Skills
  • Soft Skills

Technical Training


Managerial/Management Training


Quality Training


Safety Training


Team Training

Steps to Design of Total Training Plan

  1. Setting objectives and goals of organisation


  2. Identify type of training programs that is needed


  3. Identify who requires training


  4. Select the trainer or vendor


  5. Scheduling the program (time & place allocation)


  6. Allocation of training budget


  7. Compare actual outcome with desired result (evaluation)

Components

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Physical Resources

Manpower

Time

Budget

1) Department
2) Position
3) Type of Training
4) Title
5) Objective
6) Content
7) Duration
8) Provider
9) Venue / Mode of Training
10) Fees
11) No. of Employees Allocated
12) Estimated Funding
13) Government Funding