Description

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The Onboarding eLearning course provides learners with an understanding of the principles and processes involved in welcoming and integrating new employees into an organisation.

The course explores the key stages of effective onboarding, from preparing for a new starter's arrival through to helping them understand their role, workplace and responsibilities. Learners will consider how structured onboarding, effective communication and appropriate support can help new employees settle into their role and become effective members of the organisation.

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Who Should Attend?

• Managers and supervisors.
• Team leaders responsible for new employees.
• HR and people management personnel.
• Employees involved in workplace induction and onboarding.
• Employees responsible for supporting new starters.
• Managers preparing to recruit or welcome new team members.
• Anyone involved in planning or delivering an employee onboarding process.

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What You Will Learn

• What is meant by employee onboarding.
• The purpose and benefits of an effective onboarding process.
• Understanding the difference between onboarding and initial workplace induction.
• Recognising the different stages of the onboarding process.
• Preparing for a new employee's arrival.
• Ensuring appropriate workplace arrangements are in place before the start date.
• Providing new employees with relevant information before they begin.
• Creating a positive and professional first impression.
• Welcoming and introducing new employees to the organisation.
• Introducing new starters to colleagues and key contacts.
• Helping employees understand the organisation and their place within it.
• Explaining roles, responsibilities and expectations clearly.
• Establishing appropriate objectives and priorities.
• Introducing relevant organisational policies and procedures.
• Ensuring required health and safety information and training are provided.
• Providing access to appropriate systems, equipment and resources.
• Supporting employees to understand workplace processes and communication arrangements.
• Identifying training and development requirements.
• Providing appropriate guidance and support during the early stages of employment.
• Using regular check-ins to review progress.
• Encouraging new employees to ask questions and raise concerns.
• Providing constructive feedback during the onboarding period.
• Supporting positive relationships with colleagues and team members.
• Recognising that individuals may require different levels of support.
• Monitoring progress against agreed expectations.
• Gathering feedback about the onboarding experience.
• Reviewing and improving organisational onboarding practices.

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Course Delivery

This course is delivered as self-directed eLearning through the ELMO learning platform.

Learners can work through the course at their own pace and can move backwards and forwards through the learning content as required. The course does not need to be completed in one sitting, allowing learners to leave and return to their training where necessary.

Interactive activities may be included throughout the course to reinforce key learning points.

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Assessment

Knowledge and understanding are checked through online assessment activities. Depending on the course content, these may include multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, drag-and-drop activities and image-based questions.

A minimum score of 70% is required to successfully complete the course.

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Certification

Upon successful completion of the course and assessment requirements, learners will receive a UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Accredited Certificate of Training.

This course provides general onboarding guidance and should be used alongside the employer's own induction and onboarding arrangements, including organisation and role-specific policies, procedures, information and training.

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Course Duration

The course is self-directed and learners can progress through the content at their own pace. Completion time may therefore vary depending on the individual learner.

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