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Communications Hub

Your training tools live here, no matter how or when they were created. Videos, Podcasts, and PDFs are in an accessible, easy to navigate, and flexible spot for your training team and your workforce.

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Recommendation Engine

Our robust engine offers adaptive learning and meaningful content for users so they can grow their skills and knowledge organically and at a pace that meets the organizational goals.

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LMS Integration

Your existing systems can connect to SparkLearn enabling certifications and gamifying achievements. Let our easy interface provide access to your content library seamlessly.

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LTOs and SOPs

Get the critical-to-me knowledge to your workforce through push notifications; keep them delivering brand standards through adaptive learning.

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We know manufacturing

Some training topics that may be useful for sales reps that sell merchandise to big box retailers include:

Product knowledge
Understanding the features and benefits of the products being sold and being able to communicate them to potential buyers effectively.

Industry knowledge
Familiarity with the retail industry, trends, and specific retailers and their target markets.

Sales skills
Techniques for building relationships, negotiating deals, and closing sales.

Presentation skills
Effectively presenting products and pitching them to buyers.

Business acumen
Understanding the financial aspects of retail business and being able to analyze data effectively and make informed decisions.

Retail math
Understanding retail pricing, margin and mark-up, inventory management, and how it affects the business.

Retail compliance and regulations
Knowing the regulations and compliance in the retail industry, such as fair trade, labor laws, and environmental regulations.

Time management and organization
 Effectively managing time and tasks to make the most of sales opportunities.

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The best onboarding process for a new manufacturing assembly line employee would include a combination of the following steps:

Pre-boarding
Before the employee starts, provide all necessary information and materials, such as a job description, company policies, and safety guidelines.

Orientation
Hold an orientation session on the first day of work to introduce the employee to the company, its culture, and their specific role on the assembly line.

Training
Provide hands-on training on the specific tasks and equipment the employee will use. This should be done by an experienced and skilled employee who can answer any new employee questions.

Shadowing
Have the new employee shadow a more experienced employee for a period of time. This will allow them to observe and learn in a real-work environment.

On-going support
Provide ongoing support and feedback to the employee as they continue to learn and adapt to their new role. This can include regular check-ins, additional training, and opportunities for growth and advancement within the company.

Safety
Emphasize the importance of safety, and provide training and resources to help the employee understand and follow safety protocols.

A new assembly line worker should be provided training on the following topics as part of their onboarding:

Equipment operation and maintenance
The employee should be trained on how to safely operate and maintain the equipment they will be using on the assembly line. This should include instructions on how to set up, use, and troubleshoot the equipment properly.

Quality control
The employee should be trained on the company's quality control procedures and how to identify and report defects.

Safety procedures
The employee should be trained on the company's safety procedures and protocols, including emergency procedures and the proper use of personal protective equipment.

Assembly procedures
The employee should be trained on the specific assembly procedures and processes they will perform. This should include instructions on properly aligning, securing, and testing parts and components.

Workflow
The employee should be trained on the assembly line workflow, including communicating effectively with other team members and prioritizing tasks.

Problem solving
The employee should be trained in troubleshooting and problem solving in case issues arise during the assembly process.

Continuous improvement
The employee should be trained on the company's approach to continuous improvement and how to identify and report opportunities for improvement.
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There are several training tools and platforms, curriculums, and interventions that can be effective for assembly line workers:

Hands-on training
Hands-on training, where the employee practices and performs the tasks they will be doing on the assembly line, is often the most effective way to train assembly line workers. It allows them to learn by doing and get immediate feedback on their performance.

Simulation
Simulation software can provide virtual training for assembly line workers. This can be useful for equipment operation and maintenance training, assembly procedures, and problem-solving.

Online training
Online training platforms can provide self-paced training for assembly line workers. This can include video tutorials, interactive quizzes, and elearning modules.

Checklists and job aids
Checklists and job aids, such as step-by-step instructions and diagrams, can help assembly line workers perform tasks correctly and consistently.

Safety training
Safety training should be a priority for assembly line workers. Safety training can include both classroom-based training and on-the-job training.

Team-based training
Team-based training can be practical for assembly line workers as it allows them to learn from more experienced team members and work together to improve their skills.

Game-based training
Game-based training such as scavenger hunts, challenges, or interactive quizzes can be a fun and engaging way to train assembly line workers.

Microlearning
Microlearning can be delivered in short bursts, like videos or audio, that can be accessed on mobile devices and used to refresh employees' knowledge, reinforce training, or address specific topics.

These interventions should be tailored to assembly line workers' needs and learning demands.

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Built in content: access to 25,000+
OpenSesame courses

You can deliver trusted eLearning courses to your users right within SparkLearn, thanks to our OpenSesame integration. 

OpenSesame has industry-specific content in equipment, workflow, safety, compliance, and more to help you create and train the manufacturing workforce of tomorrow.

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The landscape has changed so much, so quickly, that you need a reliable, secure and value-add partner keeping your diverse workforce engaged. Our Adaptive Learning approach continually assesses an employee's progress and adjusts the learning experience accordingly. This can help ensure that employees are learning effectively and receiving the support they need to overcome challenges or gaps in their knowledge.

Adaptive learning technology can also save time and resources by providing targeted, customized learning experiences that are more efficient than traditional training methods so you can invest in your most valuable asset—your team.
 

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In partnership with two customers, SparkLearn won five Brandon Hall Group medals at the 2022 HCM Excellence Awards.

The technology excellence awards recognize solution providers doing outstanding work in the fields of learning, talent management, talent acquisition, HR, workforce management, and sales enablement.

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"SparkLearn’s adaptive learning approach provides a user-centric content and communications hub that engages and empowers organic skill building. This feature moves the needle on employee retention by giving team members everything they need to grow, strive, and stay."

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Can I move my existing content into SparkLearn?

Yes! SparkLearn supports HTML5 content exported from all eLearning authoring tools with Experience API (xAPI), videos, audio, links, and documents (PDF, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint).

Can I use SparkLearn on my phone?

Of course! The SparkLearn user interface and user experience is a mobile-first learning platform that offers responsive web access and also native applications for iOS and Android systems. The app offers offline content access and even allows you to rebrand the application to match your company’s look and feel.

How is SparkLearn Priced?

SparkLearn is available in three right-sized product plans for businesses of all sizes and types.

  • The Essential version gets you moving in the right direction to do digital learning differently.

  • The Premium version ups the ante and adds great features for growing your business and talent development programs.

  • The Enterprise version can deliver training and learning for global organizations with serious learning and development needs.

Can SparkLearn deliver usage data and analytics?

You bet! User-friendly data analytics reports summarizing key metrics are included out of the box. Virtually every user interaction and system event are capable of transmitting xAPI statements to your Learning Record Store (LRS). The system ships with Veracity LRS included (or can be configured to use another LRS).

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