How to Create an Annual Learning Plan 2026: Step by Step Framework and Sample

An annual learning and development plan aligns employee growth with organizational goals, boosts retention by 30% (Gallup India), and turns skill gaps into competitive advantages. Yet, 65% of Indian companies still wing it with ad-hoc training (SHRM India, 2025). Whether you’re building a company annual learning plan for 50 employees or 5,000, you should have a strategic and measurable roadmap that actually works. This blog walks you through how to create an annual learning plan with a proven step-by-step framework, practical best annual learning plan practices, and a ready-to-use annual learning plan template.