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How to automate it

How to automate “schedule training sessions and track attendance”

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45 min
typically, once a week
70%
of the time can be automated
Easy
to set up

Fix 1 of 1

Software feature

Let the learning system handle sign-ups, invites and attendance

Your LMS can open sessions for self-registration, send calendar invites and reminders, and record attendance and completion.

Typically saves about 55% of the time1 h to set up
  1. 1Create the sessions in your LMS (TalentLMS, Docebo, Workday Learning) with Teams or Zoom links.
  2. 2Let people self-register, with waitlists.
  3. 3Turn on automatic reminders and post-session surveys.
  4. 4Pull attendance from the meeting tool instead of a sign-in sheet.

Tools: TalentLMS · Docebo · Workday Learning · LinkedIn Learning Hub · Teams or Zoom webinars

Who does this task

Roles in our library that list this as one of their common tasks. Each guide covers the rest of that role’s week.

Learning & development specialist

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