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Training program

As explained in Think Like a Software Engineering Manager

A structured set of learning activities intended to develop employees’ knowledge or skills.

A training program is a structured set of learning activities that develops employee knowledge or skills. Managers use courses, workshops, conferences, online resources, and knowledge-sharing sessions to address identified needs and support growth. section 4.1.6 section 12.2.1

For example, a team can introduce machine-learning training to prepare for upcoming work while helping employees strengthen technical skills. Development programs can also support internal mobility when someone’s interests no longer fit their current role. section 8.4.1

A practical training program connects learning to workplace needs:

  • Identify needs from performance patterns, planning phases, employee goals, or upcoming challenges. section 4.1.6 section 8.4.1
  • Choose suitable activities, such as courses, conferences, workshops, online resources, or peer knowledge-sharing sessions. section 4.1.6 section 12.2.1
  • Reinforce learning through code reviews, pair programming, code walk-throughs, mentoring, and continuous learning. section 12.2.1
  • Track progress and adjust support before skill gaps or dissatisfaction contribute to later problems or talent loss. section 4.1.6 section 8.4.1

A team-wide learning initiative

A manager organizes introductory machine-learning training for every team member. The program prepares the group for future challenges, strengthens technical skills, and may reveal opportunities for employees to move into roles better aligned with their aspirations. section 8.4.1

How Think Like a Software Engineering Manager covers it

How deep it goes
Explains needs assessment, learning formats, workplace reinforcement, and progress tracking without detailing curriculum design or evaluation metrics.
Examples
Uses machine-learning training, coding courses, workshops, conferences, online resources, code reviews, mentoring, and senior-engineer knowledge sessions.
What it assumes
Teaches foundational knowledge through onboarding and comprehensive training rather than requiring advanced technical expertise beforehand.
What you can do after
Apply training activities to strengthen skills, prepare employees for upcoming work, share knowledge, and support role transitions.
How it connects
Connects training programs with performance management, employee development, internal mobility, retention, knowledge sharing, and code quality.

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