{"id":1423,"date":"2018-07-18T22:40:12","date_gmt":"2018-07-19T02:40:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sproutvideo.com\/blog\/?p=1423"},"modified":"2019-12-13T21:50:04","modified_gmt":"2019-12-13T21:50:04","slug":"design-effective-training-video-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sproutvideo.com\/blog\/design-effective-training-video-series.html","title":{"rendered":"Exactly How to Design an Effective Training Video Series"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Video has exploded as a training tool, and it’s no wonder. Video is highly engaging, and studies have shown it can boost retention and learning compared to other forms of instruction.<\/p>\n

Not so long ago, we shared how you can successfully design, implement, and analyze a video-based training program for your employees<\/a>. In today\u2019s post, we\u2019re taking a deeper dive, and focusing in on curriculum design for your training video series. In particular, we’ll cover how thoughtful presentation, pacing, and learning tools can result in highly effective training videos for your business.<\/p>\n

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What is Curriculum Design?<\/h2>\n

So, what exactly do we mean by \u201ccurriculum design\u201d? Why is it important for video-based training, and how do you go about it?<\/p>\n

Curriculum design is analogous to the lesson planning that teachers do. Just like students, employees who are expected to learn need to be set up for success.<\/p>\n

Presenting important information in an organized and timely way not only gives your employees a sense of direction. It also allows for more effective learning, and ensures alignment for your whole team.<\/p>\n

The key principles of designing a video-based training curriculum include content presentation, pacing, and incorporation of the elements that improve learning.<\/p>\n

Presentation: The Importance of Thematic Playlists in Your Training Videos<\/h2>\n

In general, video playlists are helpful because they help your viewer to find the content they prefer, and they keep your viewer engaged. When it comes to training video playlists for your employees, there are countless themes that make sense.<\/p>\n

With the SproutVideo platform, there are three main ways you can create thematic playlists:<\/p>\n

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  1. You can use our playlists feature<\/a>, which you can share on individual landing pages, or embed on a website you already own.<\/li>\n
  2. Create a video website<\/a> and use categories to divide your content.<\/li>\n
  3. Embed videos<\/a> on your existing company website, and handle the organization through your content management system.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Need inspiration? Here are four ideas for training video playlists to get you started.<\/p>\n

    Onboarding<\/h3>\n

    When everything about your company is brand new to your employee, it can be overwhelming. An onboarding video playlist acquainting them with the people<\/a>, organizational setup, work processes, office locations, and general company cultural can go a long way in helping them to get started.<\/p>\n

    The sooner they\u2019re comfortable in their new position, the sooner they can get to work helping the business to grow! Examples of onboarding videos<\/a> for this playlist include organizational overviews, staff introductions, cultural introductions, and company tours.<\/p>\n

    Compliance Training<\/h3>\n

    Compliance training videos educate employees on laws, regulations, and company policies that apply to their day-to-day responsibilities. Clearly important and not something you want to skip over, this type of material can become a bit dry.<\/p>\n

    Video gives you an opportunity to liven up the material. For example, instead of simply listing the procedures and laws your employees must abide by, you can use storytelling<\/a> in your video to illustrate real-life scenarios that aren\u2019t always so clear-cut and quiz your viewer on what they should do.<\/p>\n

    For inspiration, turn to the airline industry. Every commercial flight starts the same way: with a standardized message about in-flight safety. What’s not so standard is how different airlines<\/a> have approached this video.<\/p>\n

    Examples of topics to include in your compliance training video playlist include emergency procedures, sexual harassment laws, data protection and privacy laws, and your company\u2019s general code of conduct.<\/p>\n

    Security Training<\/h3>\n

    Security is essential to all companies. It’s important to cover risks commonly encountered in daily activities that could make your trade secrets or data vulnerable. This includes highlighting the physical and technical safeguards your employees need to take to protect this valuable information.<\/p>\n

    Examples of topics to include in your security and privacy awareness video playlist are mobile device management, security beyond the office (especially helpful for those employees who work remotely), travel security, and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).<\/p>\n

    Product and Sales Training<\/h3>\n

    It can be difficult for teams, especially those that are located in many different places, to communicate the details of changes in product and service offerings<\/a>. This is especially true for smaller releases and updates to products and services.<\/p>\n

    Video provides an excellent opportunity to keep everyone on the same page. Use video playlists to share these updates, ensuring that the changes are clearly communicated. That way, your employees can properly and consistently communicate the information to your customers, stakeholders, and the media.<\/p>\n

    Examples of topics to include in this video playlist include comprehensive overviews of new releases, new features and their value-add, and ways to respond to related customer questions or concerns.<\/p>\n

    General Tips<\/h3>\n

    While the types of training video playlists you can create are endless, there are certain things that every playlist – no matter the topic – should include:<\/p>\n