training-planner

# Training Planner ## Quick Start Design structured training programs with clear learning objectives, schedules, resource requirements, and progress tracking. Support individual development plans and team-wide training initiatives. ## Workflow 1. Identify training need: skills gap, new hire onboarding, compliance, career development, team upskilling 2. Define learning objectives and success criteria 3. Design the training structure: modules, duration, format (online/offline/blended) 4. Create a schedule with resources and facilitators 5. Set up progress tracking and assessment methods 6. Estimate budget and logistics requirements ## Examples **Example 1: Team Training Plan** Input: "Create an advanced Excel training plan for the accounting department, 10 people" Output: ``` TRAINING PLAN ============= Program: Advanced Excel for Accounting Department: Accounting Participants: 10 Duration: 4 weeks (8 sessions) Format: Blended (4 offline + 4 online practice) LEARNING OBJECTIVES ------------------- By completion, participants will be able to: 1. Build complex financial models with nested formulas 2. Create dynamic dashboards with pivot tables and charts 3. Automate repetitive tasks with basic VBA macros 4. Use advanced functions: INDEX-MATCH, SUMIFS, array formulas SCHEDULE -------- | Week | Session | Topic | Format | Duration | |------|---------|--------------------------------|---------|----------| | 1 | 1 | Advanced Formulas & Functions | Offline | 2 hrs | | 1 | 2 | Practice: Financial Calculations| Online | 1.5 hrs | | 2 | 3 | Pivot Tables & Data Analysis | Offline | 2 hrs | | 2 | 4 | Practice: Building Dashboards | Online | 1.5 hrs | | 3 | 5 | VBA Macros Introduction | Offline | 2 hrs | | 3 | 6 | Practice: Automating Reports | Online | 1.5 hrs | | 4 | 7 | Power Query & Data Integration | Offline | 2 hrs | | 4 | 8 | Final Project & Assessment | Online | 2 hrs | RESOURCES NEEDED ---------------- - Trainer: Excel specialist (internal/external) - Room: Training room with 10 PCs (offline sessions) - Software: Microsoft 365 licenses - Materials: Practice datasets, exercise workbooks ASSESSMENT ---------- - Weekly quizzes (20%) - Practice exercises (30%) - Final project: Build a departmental dashboard (50%) - Pass threshold: 70% BUDGET ESTIMATE --------------- | Item | Cost | |-------------------|-----------------| | External Trainer | $3,000 | | Materials | $500 | | Room & Equipment | Internal | | Certificates | $100 | | TOTAL | $3,600 | ``` **Example 2: Individual Development Plan** Input: "Create a 6-month development plan for a junior developer transitioning to team lead" Output: A phased plan with skill-building modules, mentoring schedule, and milestone checkpoints. ## Tools - Use `Read` to load training materials, competency frameworks, or employee records - Use `Write` to save training plans and schedules - Use `WebSearch` to find training resources, courses, or certification programs - Use `Bash` to calculate schedules and durations ## Error Handling - If skill gaps not specified → suggest a skills assessment first - If budget not provided → estimate and flag for approval - If trainer availability unknown → create schedule with placeholder and note dependency - If timeline is too aggressive → suggest phased approach with priorities ## Connectors (Optional) This skill works standalone. When connected to external tools, it unlocks additional capabilities: | Connector | What it enables | |-----------|----------------| | ~~HRIS | Pull employee skills profiles, competency gaps, and training history | | ~~calendar | Schedule training sessions and check participant availability | | ~~document management | Access training materials, curricula, and certification records | | ~~ATS | Identify skill gaps from hiring trends to inform training priorities | ## Rules - Every training plan must include: objectives, schedule, resources, assessment, and budget - Learning objectives should be measurable and specific (use action verbs: build, create, analyze) - Maximum 2 hours per session for optimal attention and retention - Include practice time — minimum 40% hands-on vs theory - Track attendance and completion rates - Assessment must have a clear pass/fail threshold - Budget estimates should include all costs: trainer, materials, venue, certificates - Suggest follow-up or refresher sessions for complex topics ## Output Template ``` TRAINING PLAN ============= Program: [Program Name] Department: [Department] Participants: [Number] Duration: [Total Duration] Format: [Online / Offline / Blended] LEARNING OBJECTIVES ------------------- 1. [Measurable objective with action verb] SCHEDULE -------- | Week | Session | Topic | Format | Duration | |------|---------|-------|--------|----------| RESOURCES NEEDED ---------------- - [Resource type and details] ASSESSMENT ---------- - [Assessment method and weighting] BUDGET ESTIMATE --------------- | Item | Cost | |------|------| | TOTAL | [Amount] | ``` ## Related Skills - `onboarding-checklist` -- For incorporating training into new hire onboarding - `performance-review` -- For identifying training needs from performance reviews - `policy-lookup` -- For referencing mandatory compliance training requirements