# 4.4 Training implementation
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## Overview
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Training implementation is about launching the activities set forth in the training strategy and plan ([Envision the Future, 3.4](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/prescriptive-guidance/latest/oca-framework-envision-future/training.html)), which provide the structure and focus for identifying training that needs to be delivered, and the process for developing and delivering the training program. When you implement the training strategy and plan, consider delivering a training effort that is consistent with the training your organization typically conducts. Meaningful training that is not disruptive to an employee's accustomed workflow decreases resistance and helps employees respond readily to change. Additionally, using a data-driven approach to gather training preferences from the [AWS Learning Needs Analysis (LNA)](https://aws.amazon.com/training/teams/learning-needs-analysis/) tool and applying those preferences to the training plan help you obtain the buy-in and desire to complete training from employees.

## Best practices
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The change acceleration team should focus on quickly assessing developmental and training needs, identifying training gaps, aligning with existing training practices, and delivering training to support the future state model.

### Assumptions
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+ The [training strategy and plan](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/prescriptive-guidance/latest/oca-framework-envision-future/training.html) have been validated and approved by the cloud leadership team, the executive sponsor, the learning and development (L&D) team, the HR team, and the internal communications team.
+ Leaders and champions have been involved in the training planning phase and are committed to participating in training activities according to the plan.
+ The training strategy and plan take the full cloud transformation plan and roadmap into account, and mitigate any SME bandwidth.
+ Any courses that are not part of the [AWS Training and Certification course curriculum](https://aws.amazon.com/training/?nc2=sb_tc) will be assigned to stakeholders and customized for each stakeholder group.

### Focus areas
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This workstream focuses on the following areas:
+ AWS Learning Needs Analysis (LNA)
+ Training setup 
+ Training development (for custom needs and non-AWS learning curriculum)
+ Training deployment 
+ Monitoring and reporting 

### Training plan checklist
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Use the following checklist as a reference guide throughout your organization's cloud transformation process.

**Note**  
The following checklist is not an exhaustive list, but it represents the activities that you would typically find in a training plan. Your validated and approved training strategy and plan should include the full list of training activities. 


| **Area** | **Actions** | 
| --- | --- | 
| AWS Learning Needs Analysis (LNA) | [See the AWS documentation website for more details](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/prescriptive-guidance/latest/oca-framework-engage-organization/training.html) | 
| Training setup | [See the AWS documentation website for more details](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/prescriptive-guidance/latest/oca-framework-engage-organization/training.html) | 
| Training development | [See the AWS documentation website for more details](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/prescriptive-guidance/latest/oca-framework-engage-organization/training.html) | 
| Training deployment | [See the AWS documentation website for more details](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/prescriptive-guidance/latest/oca-framework-engage-organization/training.html) | 
| Monitoring and reporting | [See the AWS documentation website for more details](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/prescriptive-guidance/latest/oca-framework-engage-organization/training.html) | 

For more information, see [AWS Learning Needs Analysis](https://aws.amazon.com/training/teams/learning-needs-analysis/).

## Additional steps
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To begin the implementation of the training plan, make sure that:

1. The AWS LNA has been conducted and insights have been included in the [training strategy and plan](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/prescriptive-guidance/latest/oca-framework-envision-future/training.html).

1. The training strategy and plan have been validated and approved.

1. The training activities checklist has been validated and approved.

1. Monitoring and reporting mechanisms are in place.

The effective implementation of the training plan is critical for driving cloud adoption and achieving desired business outcomes. By following these best practices, using the AWS LNA, and implementing a comprehensive training plan, organizations can ensure that their workforce is properly skilled and prepared for the cloud transformation. This accelerates adoption and also maximizes the value realized from the cloud investment.