[Company Logo][Company Name]
- Policy No.:
- [Reference Number]
- Version:
- [Version Number]
- Effective Date:
- [Date]
- Policy Owner:
- Human Resources – Learning & Development
1. Purpose
[Company Name] invests in employee learning to improve performance, prepare people for future roles and meet compliance needs. This policy sets how training is planned, approved, delivered and evaluated.
2. Scope
It applies to all employees. Trainees and interns receive training under their programme terms.
3. Definitions
- Mandatory training: programmes required by law or policy, such as POSH awareness, fire safety, information security.
- Internal training: delivered by company trainers or e-learning.
- External training: courses or certifications run by outside providers.
- Training agreement: a written commitment to serve for a period after sponsored training.
4. Policy
- Every employee is expected to complete at least [Number] hours of learning per year.
- Training needs are identified each year from appraisals, individual development plans and business plans.
- Mandatory training must be completed within [Number] days of joining and refreshed every [Number] months.
- Employees with at least [Number] months of service may apply for external sponsorship, subject to the limits below.
- Training required by the company is treated as working time.
- Study leave of up to [Number] days per year may be granted for approved exams.
| Programme Cost (₹) | Approval | Service Commitment | Recovery if leaving early |
|---|
| Up to [Amount] | Department Head | None | None |
| [Amount] to [Amount] | Department Head + HR | [Number] months | Pro-rata actual cost |
| Above [Amount] | [Authorised Signatory] | [Number] months | Pro-rata actual cost |
5. Procedure
- L&D publishes the annual training calendar by [Month].
- Managers nominate employees; employees may also self-nominate with manager approval.
- For sponsored courses, the employee submits a request with course details and cost; a training agreement is signed before enrolment where applicable.
- Attendance is recorded; participants submit feedback within [Number] days.
- The manager reviews application of learning after [Number] days.
6. Responsibilities
- L&D/HR: needs analysis, calendar, vendors, records and budget.
- Managers: identify needs, release employees and support application.
- Employees: attend, complete assessments and apply learning.
7. Non-compliance
Absence from nominated training without valid reason may be treated as absence from work. Failure to complete mandatory training may restrict system access or eligibility for increments. Cost recovery under a training agreement will be limited to actual, documented costs on a pro-rata basis.
8. Review & Approval
L&D will review this policy and the training budget annually.
Prepared by
[HR Name]Human Resources
Approved by
[Authorised Signatory][Designation]Date:
[Date]