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Onboarding Training Plan Template
An onboarding training plan template that structures a new hire's learning across week one, 30, 60, and 90 days so they reach full productivity faster.
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What you get
- A phased learning schedule from day one to day 90
- Role, product, and process training tracks
- Knowledge checks and ramp milestones
- A manager-and-buddy reinforcement cadence
Template preview
A preview of the structure. Download the PDF or CSV for the complete, ready-to-use version.
New hire details
- Employee name
- Role
- Manager
- Onboarding buddy
Week one — orientation & setup
Get oriented, set up, and learn how things work before going deep on the role.
- Company mission, values, and org overview
- Tools, systems, and access walkthrough
- Required compliance and security training
- Team intros and ways of working
Learning tracks
Run these in parallel, deepening over the first 90 days.
| Track | Covers | Primary resource | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product / domain | What we do and for whom | Product academy | L&D / SME |
| Role & tools | Day-to-day workflows | Role playbook | Manager |
| Process & policy | How work flows and approvals | Process docs | Buddy |
| People & culture | Who's who and norms | Org map / handbook | Buddy |
30 / 60 / 90 ramp milestones
| Phase | Learning focus | Milestone | Knowledge check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 30 | Foundations & tools | Completes first guided task independently | Tools & product quiz |
| Day 60 | Role depth | Owns a small project end to end | Scenario / role play |
| Day 90 | Full ramp | Performs to role standard unaided | Manager sign-off |
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How to use this template
- 1
Tailor to the role
Adapt the tracks to the specific role — what a sales hire learns differs from an engineer.
- 2
Sequence the learning
Front-load orientation and tools, then layer role depth across the first 30/60/90 days.
- 3
Add knowledge checks
Use checks and small tasks at each phase to confirm understanding before moving on.
- 4
Reinforce with the manager
Pair each phase with manager 1:1s and buddy support so learning sticks on the job.
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from an onboarding checklist?
A checklist tracks tasks (accounts, paperwork, intros). An onboarding training plan structures the learning — what the hire needs to know and be able to do, sequenced across 90 days with milestones and checks.
How long should onboarding training last?
Plan for 90 days. Week one is orientation, but real role competence is built across the first 30/60/90 days. Compressing it into the first week overloads new hires and slows ramp.
Who delivers onboarding training?
It's a team effort: L&D and SMEs own product and domain content, the manager owns role and tools, and the buddy supports process, culture, and day-to-day questions.