First, the training program needs to benefit the organization and employees in order to:

• Develop skills, knowledge, and attitudes that will enhance an employee’s ability to perform the functions of their job
• Demonstrate an organization’s commitment to employee development
• Receive support from management and executives
• Encourage advance planning by managers for budgeting and scheduling
• Provide employees in similar roles with the same language and skills to meet their objectives
• Have meaningful information that employees and their managers can refer to during performance and evaluation meetings
• Reflect the current business plan
• Have a mechanism for managers to provide feedback and suggestions for ongoing development needs of their staff

An organizational training program should provide the following learning opportunities:

• Enable individuals to learn about their current role and responsibilities
• Improve their effectiveness on the job
• Prepare for promotion or leadership opportunities