Course Outline
DAY 1 | TalentLMS Foundations: Users, Courses, and Tracking | (9:00 – 4:00)
→ Fundamentals (users, roles, groups, course setup, reporting basics)
09:00 – 09:15 | Welcome & Orientation
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Course goals, agenda, and expectations.
(Interactive discussion)
09:15 – 10:15 | Introduction to LMS & TalentLMS
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Overview of Learning Management Systems and their significance.
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Navigation through the TalentLMS dashboard.
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Example use case: New Hire Orientation.
(Hands-On: Explore dashboard features)
10:15 – 11:15 | Users & Roles
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Adding users manually and via bulk import (CSV).
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Role types: Administrator, Instructor, Learner.
(Hands-On: Import 10 learners, assign roles, verify permissions)
11:15 – 11:30 | Morning Break (15 minutes)
11:30 – 12:30 | Groups & Branches
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Differentiating between groups and branches.
(Hands-On: Create a New Hire Orientation Group, assign learners)
12:30 – 1:00 | Lunch (30 minutes)
01:00 – 02:00 | Course Creation Basics
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Creating a course shell.
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Adding PDF, video, and quiz content.
(Hands-On: Build a mini-course and assign test learners to track progress)
02:00 – 02:15 | Afternoon Break (15 minutes)
02:15 – 03:15 | Tracking & Basic Reporting
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Enabling completion tracking.
(Hands-On: Simulate learner progress, generate a completion report)
03:15 – 04:00 | Wrap-Up & Day 2 Preview
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Recap of key lessons.
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Overview of automations and compliance.
(Interactive reflection and Q&A)
DAY 2 | Advanced TalentLMS: Automations, Compliance, and Reporting | (9:00 – 4:00)
→ Advanced tools (automations, SCORM, compliance, analytics, best practices)
09:00 – 09:15 | Day 1 Recap & Q&A
09:15 – 10:15 | Enrollment Automations
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Auto-enroll rules.
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Example: Cybersecurity Awareness.
(Hands-On: Build and test an automation rule)
10:15 – 11:15 | SCORM & Content Standards
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Comparing SCORM and xAPI.
(Hands-On: Upload a Cybersecurity module, verify compatibility)
11:15 – 11:30 | Morning Break (15 minutes)
11:30 – 12:30 | Compliance Training Use Case
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Building a Harassment Prevention Training course.
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Adding video and scenario-based quizzes.
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Discussing certificate options (native vs. plugins).
(Hands-On: Create a compliance course with a quiz and review certificate options)
12:30 – 1:00 | Lunch (30 minutes)
01:00 – 02:00 | Reporting & Analytics Deep Dive
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Exploring built-in reporting tools.
(Hands-On: Generate and export completion reports, demonstrate dashboards)
02:00 – 02:15 | Afternoon Break (15 minutes)
02:15 – 03:15 | Capstone Project
(Hands-On: Import five new users, auto-enroll them in a Cybersecurity course, complete the course as a learner, and generate/export reports)
03:15 – 04:00 | Best Practices & Wrap-Up
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Governance and hygiene best practices.
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Comparing TalentLMS with other LMS solutions.
(Interactive Q&A and reflection)
Requirements
- An understanding of fundamental training workflows, including onboarding, compliance, and role-specific learning.
- Experience with web-based applications such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or project management platforms is beneficial.
- No programming experience is required, as all configuration is managed through LMS interfaces, not coding.
Audience
This course is designed for:
- Prospective LMS Administrators who need hands-on experience with system setup and management for government.
- Instructors, trainers, and facilitators aiming to create and manage online courses effectively.
- Training Managers, HR Specialists, and Compliance Officers responsible for overseeing employee development and reporting.
- Professionals preparing for roles where LMS administration is part of broader responsibilities, such as HRIS admin, training coordinator, or instructional designer.
