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Create your first training module

Start with one topic managers currently repeat. Do not build a full staff handbook first.

Time: 15 minutes
Best for: onboarding, returns, opening and closing, product knowledge, and escalation rules.

Pick one repeated topic

The best first module is something that already wastes manager time. Choose one process that new or part-time staff ask about often.

Use a three-lesson structure

  1. What staff need to know.
  2. What the normal process is.
  3. What to do when unsure.

Example module

Title: Returns and exchanges basics

Lesson 1: When a receipt is required
Staff should check the receipt or order record before processing a refund.

Lesson 2: Gift receipt returns
Gift receipt returns should be exchange only unless a manager approves otherwise.

Lesson 3: When to escalate
Escalate damaged items, unclear dates, or unhappy customers to the manager on duty.

Create and assign the module

  1. Open Training.
  2. Create a new module.
  3. Add one to three short lessons.
  4. Assign the module to one staff member, role, or team.
  5. Ask one staff member to complete it.
  6. Check completion status.

Keep the first module short

The first module should be short enough that a staff member can finish it before or during a shift. A short module that gets completed is better than a detailed manual that nobody opens.

What success looks like

Success is one real training module created, assigned, and visible to staff. Completion tracking comes next.