You’ve reached the point where your coaching business is thriving—but your calendar is packed, and there’s no more time to squeeze in new clients. That’s when scaling through online courses becomes a game-changer. Now, maybe you’ve heard about digital credentials—those shiny badges and certificates your competitors are adding to their programs. But is it worth your investment?

Discover how a well-structured onboarding process can enhance new hire productivity, boost retention, and reduce turnover in the trades. Learn why combining foundational training with hands-on shadowing helps new employees succeed faster and contributes to a more engaged, skilled workforce. Read our top strategies for creating an effective, scalable onboarding program tailored to the needs of trade professionals.

The year 2021 will forever be etched in my memory. I was working as the only instructional designer for a huge department at a major university, and as the university was dealing with the pandemic, the demand for online training, tutorials, and courses had never been higher.

As a small business owner, I understand the importance of impactful training—it's not just about learning; it's about applying knowledge in ways that propel our businesses forward. That's why I'm particularly excited to share our recent collaboration with Arizona State University's Interplanetary Initiative. This project, while centered on aerospace, holds invaluable lessons for businesses across all sectors, demonstrating the transformative power of practical training.

In the process of onboarding new employees or creating training or documentation for your clients, you've developed several Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides presentations or documents you’ve saved on your computer. One incredibly effective way to streamline and scale is hiring experts to convert those presentations into self-paced courses.

Online training has become a popular way for individuals to learn new skills and gain knowledge on various topics for a good reason. It's an affordable and scalable way to ensure employees have a baseline understanding of essential processes, procedures, and laws.

One challenge with online training is authentically assessing the skills and knowledge of your learners. Fortunately, there are several alternatives to quizzes and exams. This article will explore three ways to assess skills online and how this information can be used to create a better online training experience for learners.

Learning objectives are absolutely critical to the success of any training. With specific goals, it's easier to measure progress and create training that will be effective.

Creating an effective training program is essential for any company that wants to keep employees up-to-date on skills and knowledge.