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CPD Course
Successful Onboarding Programs
Develop practical knowledge and confidence in Successful Onboarding Programs. When an employee leaves a company for any given reason, the cost to replace and train new talent can be daunting. Onboarding greatly increases the likelihood that employees will feel engaged when they are hired and/or mentored. Every company is different, and typically has a...
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Course Description
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Develop practical knowledge and confidence in Successful Onboarding Programs.
When an employee leaves a company for any given reason, the cost to replace and train new talent can be daunting. Onboarding greatly increases the likelihood that employees will feel engaged when they are hired and/or mentored. Every company is different, and typically has a unique range of needs, and this course includes a process framework that can be customized for different audiences (including managers and...
Why this course matters
This course turns the subject into practical, structured learning you can apply in real business and workplace situations. It is designed to help you move beyond definitions and understand how the ideas, tools and decisions covered in the course fit together.
What you will gain
- Understand the core principles and practical approaches covered in Successful Onboarding Programs.
- Recognise situations where those approaches can improve workplace decisions or performance.
- Apply the course ideas more confidently in day-to-day professional situations.
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for HR professionals, managers, supervisors and people responsible for workplace policies, employee development or team performance.
Course at a glance
- Study time: approximately 2 hours.
- Format: self-paced online learning.
- Professional development: CPD course.
When an employee leaves a company for any given reason, the cost to replace and train new talent can be daunting. Onboarding greatly increases the likelihood that employees will feel engaged when they are hired and/or mentored. Every company is different, and typically has a unique range of needs, and this course includes a process framework that can be customized for different audiences (including managers and executives), and will measure the results of the program.
Training Sessions in this course include:
- How onboarding differs from orientation
- Identifying the business benefits
- Listing the factors that contribute to a successful onboarding program
- Designing a framework for a program that includes program setup, various types of training, games, progress tracking, and follow-up
- Customizing your onboarding framework
- Identifying which metrics you should track to evaluate program results
- Creating a branded, unique program that will strengthen your company’s image and market position
Course Topics:
Session One: Course Overview
Session Two: Defining Onboarding
- What is Onboarding?
- Benefits for Your Business
- A Recipe for Disaster
Session Three: Creating the Onboarding Steering Team
Session Four: Gathering Supporting Information
- Finding the Processes and People
- Personal Identification
- Putting it All Together
- Vision Summary Sample
Session Five: Setting Goals
Session Six: Developing the Framework
- A General Framework
- Pre-Work
- Creating an Onboarding Plan Template
- Day One
- Week One
- Month One
- Semi-Annual and Annual Reviews
Session Seven: Creating an Onboarding Plan
Session Eight: Customizing the Framework
Session Nine: Measuring Results
Session Ten: Branding the Program
- Making the Onboarding Program All Your Own
- Branding River Adventures
Session Eleven: Onboarding Executives
Session Twelve: Understanding Employee Engagement
Session Thirteen: Ten Ways to Make Your Program Unique
Session Fourteen: Fun and Games
- Let’s Get Creative!
- Our Favorite Onboarding Games
Session Fifteen: Case Study Analysis
- Recommended Reading List
- Personal Action Plan
Continue your learning
Part of this learning pathway: Human Resources
Course pathway: eBSI SME Academy > Human Resources > Successful Onboarding Programs
Explore more Human Resources training or return to the eBSI SME Academy.
Your questions, answered
Does the course include a certificate?
The course assessment leads to a downloadable digital PDF CPD Certificate of Completion. See the course description for the CPD credits awarded.
What is CPD?
CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. It is the ongoing learning that helps you maintain and develop the knowledge and skills you use in your work. Courses, workshops and other learning activities can contribute to your CPD record.
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