Learning paths in Learned
The standard onboarding path from Learned can be found as a learning path in the Learned platform. A learning path can be used for multiple purposes. Want to know more about working with learning paths or how to create a learning path? Then read this article.
Explanation of the onboarding path
A customer survey among Learned's customers showed that a large number indicated a need for support in designing internal onboarding paths. Following this finding, Learned developed a template onboarding path based on multiple best practices from knowledge partners and peer companies.
Good to know that even though we tried to frame it as generically as possible, no onboarding path is 'one-size-fits-all'. This means you will have to make the necessary adjustments.
Note: The standard onboarding path is currently only available in Dutch. The tables below are added to give an impression for our English speaking Admins.
Admin instructions
The first section in the onboarding path contains 1 activity, which is addressed to the Admin shaping the path. This section can be removed after the onboarding path has been shaped.
To help you as an Admin get started:
We also give tips and advice for each activity in the learning path. You can find these using the '💡' sign.
In addition, all italicized text is addressed to Admins, so you can remove these when finalizing the onboarding path.
You will see [words in brackets] in several places. For this we have given space to fill in here yourself as Admin.
💡: Use the onboarding path as a template. So do not work in this, but make a copy to edit.
The first day at work
The first impression of the organization and work environment is crucial for new employees. So provide a filled day with multiple activities that introduce the employee to colleagues, the company and basic work activities.
Possible activities to add to the onboarding path for the first day at work:
Meet your buddy |
Meet your team |
Sign your agreement for office supplies |
Get to know your workplace and the company |
Review your job/role profile |
General onboarding into the team |
Introduction to the tools |
Read through our handbook |
View a welcome video |
The first work week
The first week is always exciting for a new colleague. Therefore, make sure new employees become familiar with their new responsibilities. For example, introduce the first project the employee can start working on. It is also very important to maintain good conversation during this first week and that the employee integrates well into the team. Organize some social activities and schedule a 1-1 meeting with the supervisor.
Possible activities to add to the onboarding path for the first week at work:
Join a product training course |
Start with your first project |
Share your first impressions in your upcoming 1-1 interview |
Get to know your workplace and the company |
Social Activities |
The first month for the company
The first month in service provides an opportunity for the employee to demonstrate that they have the right qualities and work ethic. It is also the right time for your organization to bond the employee to the company and their role on the team. Talking about development and encouraging feedback maturity help with this.
Possible activities to add to the onboarding path for the first month at work:
Ask your colleagues for feedback via Learned |
Think of goals for after your probationary period |
Give feedback or a compliment to a colleague via Learned |
Have your end of probation meeting |
After the probationary period
In order to get the employee involved in the organization, we recommend discussing internal growth and training opportunities. We also recommend evaluating the onboarding of the employee, to continuously optimize your onboarding process. You can send out such an evaluation using Learned's Survey add-on.
Possible activities for after the probationary period at work:
View training and education opportunities in the library |
Conduct your first great conversation |
Evaluate onboarding [Through Learned survey add-on] |
Tips for creating an onboarding path in Learned
Use activities from the learning library
In a learning path, you can choose from two types of activities:
Custom activities
Activities from the learning library
When creating an onboarding path, we recommend using activities from the learning library. This is because it allows you to add images to the activities, allowing a personal touch.
Create a category for onboarding
Another option of activities in the learning library, is to add a category to the activity. This allows you to easily find activities belonging to a category, for example onboarding, at a later time or filter them out in the library.
Copy the onboarding path for English version
Make a copy of the onboarding path to add an English translation. You can do this by clicking the three dots behind the onboarding path and choose 'Duplicate'. After duplicating, you can edit the path your way.