A training plan consists of 7 steps: 1) determining training needs through organizational, task, and manpower analysis; 2) establishing training policies; 3) setting goals and objectives like operational, performance, instructional, and personal growth; 4) preparing a training budget that estimates costs; 5) deciding on a training venue; 6) deciding on training methods and techniques based on job needs, trainee backgrounds, and available resources; 7) determining methods to evaluate training through measuring reactions, testing learning gains, observing performance changes, and measuring results.