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Interactive Onboarding Paths in UpKeep Learn: Getting Started

How to build, assign, and track structured Interactive Onboarding Paths for new hires in UpKeep Learn.

Interactive Onboarding Paths in UpKeep Learn enable administrators to build, customize, and assign structured learning journeys for new hires and cross-training personnel. By combining courses, milestone tasks, and automated progress tracking, organizations get workers job-ready faster while maintaining full compliance.


Overview

Onboarding new frontline technicians and operators requires clear guidance and accountability. UpKeep Learn allows admins to transform isolated training modules into guided, step-by-step onboarding paths that track completion in real time.


Key Capabilities

  • Structured Learning Journeys — Chain required courses, safety certifications, and practical tasks into logical, step-by-step sequences.

  • Automated Assignments — Trigger onboarding paths automatically based on user role, department, or location upon hiring.

  • Step-by-Step Progress Tracking — Monitor individual and team progress across onboarding milestones from a centralized admin dashboard.

  • Custom Milestone Tasks — Insert custom practical tasks (e.g., "Complete shadow shift with Senior Tech") alongside digital courses.


Step-by-Step Guide

Navigate to Onboarding Paths
In UpKeep Learn, go to Onboarding on the sidebar and click + Create Onboarding Path. Create the path with the help of AI or manually.

Create with AI

  1. Define Path Details
    Assign the job title title and relevant skills

  2. Select the Source Material

    Add any training sources that are relevant to the onboarding path

  3. Generate and Review the Path

  4. Assign Users or Roles & Publish
    Assign the path to specific individuals or set automatic assignment rules by Job Title/Role. Click Save & Publish Path.

Create Manually

  1. Define Path Details

    Select the relevant job title, enter a title for the onboarding path, and add a description.

  2. Add Phases
    Click Add Phase, enter the name, description and timeline for the phase. For each phase you can assign courses, training or other practical tasks or checklists

  3. Publish & Assign Users or Roles
    Click Publish Path. Assign the path to specific individuals or set automatic assignment rules by Job Title/Role.


Best Practices

  • Mix Digital & Hands-on Steps: Pair digital courses with physical check-ins or mentor shadow shifts for well-rounded onboarding.

  • Set Realistic Completion Windows: Space out modules over the new hire's first 30 to 90 days to prevent information overload.

  • Review Dashboard Analytics Weekly: Check the compliance dashboard to identify bottleneck steps where new hires slow down.


FAQ

Can I assign an onboarding path automatically when a new user is added?
Yes. You can configure rule-based assignments so new users with matching job titles or locations are automatically enrolled upon account creation.

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