Trainees are the skilled workers of tomorrow—and first impressions count. Especially at the beginning of their training, it is crucial that trainees are well supported: in a structured, understandable, and practical manner. Professional digital training helps to promote responsibility, convey confidence, and build motivation.

In this article, we show you how to use Lessonator to create effective digital training for trainees—whether in the office, working from home, or on the go.

Why digital trainee training makes sense

  • Time savings: create once, use as often as you like
  • Flexibility: accessible on the go – anytime, anywhere
  • Standardization: all trainees receive the same content
  • Traceability: Learning progress & comprehension questions can be measured
  • Motivation: digital tools correspond to the lives of young people

Trainees need guidance—and formats that really reach them.

– Dr. Uwe Dittmann, Educational scientist & vocational training expert

Content that should be included in every trainee training course

Good training for trainees covers these topics:

Welcome & Orientation

  • Welcome by management or training management
  • Presentation of the company (structure, history, mission statement)
  • Training regulations & general conditions

Rights & obligations during training

  • Working hours, report book, vacation, probationary period
  • Rules of conduct (e.g., data protection, behavior during breaks)
  • Obligations towards vocational school & training company

Occupational safety & health

  • Hazards in the workplace
  • Safety instructions (e.g., machinery, office, IT)
  • First aid, emergency calls, behavior in case of fire

Soft Skills & collaboration

  • Dealing with colleagues and superiors
  • feedback culture
  • Personal responsibility and motivation to learn

Mit Lessonator umsetzen – Schritt für Schritt

1. Struktur festlegen

Divide the course into modules, e.g.:

  • Module 1: Welcome to the company
  • Module 2: Starting your training
  • Module 3: Safety & Rules
  • Module 4: Your contribution to the team

2. Using media wisely

  • Welcome video by training manager
  • Interactive checklists
  • Quiz on rights & obligations
  • Icons & infographics on safety rules

3. Measure learning progress

Use integrated quiz and survey formats, e.g.:

  • Single choice: “How long is the probationary period?”
  • Drag & Drop: “Assign the occupational safety measures correctly”
  • Reflection question: “What are your expectations of the training?”

SCORM export & documentation requirements

With Lessonator, you can export your course as a SCORM package and integrate it into Moodle, ILIAS, or TalentLMS, for example. This allows you to:

  • Document learning times & qualifications
  • Archive results (e.g., for Chamber of Commerce and Industry exams)
  • Quickly deploy repeats or updates

Conclusion

Digital training at the start of an apprenticeship provides clarity, confidence, and a positive start. With Lessonator, you can easily design, interactively prepare, and reliably document your training.

Make your training future-proof—with modern formats for modern talent.