Videos are a great way to deliver information and make training more engaging. They offer a fantastic opportunity to show employees how things work in a visual and interactive way. But creating effective employee training videos can be a challenge. Here are some of the most important tips for creating an employee training video series.

Choose the Right Platform

The first step is to choose where you’ll host your videos. Ideally, you’ll want something that makes it easy for your employees to access the videos quickly and easily. If you’re looking for something more private, consider a platform like Wistia, Vimeo or Vidyard, which both offer secure hosting options for corporate organisations.

>> Read our blog on The 5 Best Platforms for Hosting your E-Learning Course


Outline Your Content
Before you even think about filming anything, you need to have a clear plan for what your video series is going to cover. Start by making a list of all the topics you want to include in your employee training series and then break them down into easy-to-follow lessons or modules. Planning out each module ahead of time will make it easier to create visual aids and other materials that will help guide your employees through the material. Keep in mind that each module should build upon the last one, so make sure they flow logically from one lesson to the next.

Choose Your Presenters

The most effective employee training videos feature presenters who are knowledgeable about the subject matter but also personable and likeable enough that viewers can connect with them on an emotional level. When choosing presenters for your video series, look for people who have both technical knowledge and charisma—you want someone who can explain complex concepts clearly and make them interesting at the same time!

Film Your Videos

Now it’s time for the fun part—actually filming your videos! If possible, film in HD resolution; this will ensure that viewers get a clear picture of what’s being taught in each lesson. It’s also important to use good lighting. Finally, make sure you have plenty of space for your presenters; having too many people crowded together on camera can be distracting for viewers.

Keep It Short and Sweet

When it comes to employee training videos, shorter is almost always better. Employees’ attention spans are limited, so try to keep each video under 10 minutes if possible. This will help ensure that they stay focused on the content and don’t get bored or distracted while watching the video. You may even want to break up longer topics into several shorter videos if necessary.

Make Sure It’s Engaging

Employee training videos can be incredibly boring if they aren’t engaging enough—and if people aren’t engaged with the content, they won’t retain any of it.  Use different visuals like charts, diagrams, and screenshots throughout the video; include interactive elements like quizzes or polls; focus on stories instead of facts; and use humor where appropriate (just make sure it fits with your company culture!). These elements will help keep viewers engaged with the content from start to finish.

Training is essential for any organisation—but delivering that information in an effective way isn’t always easy. By following these tips for creating an employee training video series, you’ll be able to create engaging content that helps ensure that employees retain as much information as possible in an efficient manner!

ABOUT SMALL FILMS

Small Films is a video production company in London specialising in e-learning videos. We have a team of expert videographers, animators and strategists who are experienced in ensuring your e-learning content hits the mark. If you’d like to speak to one of the team, then do drop us a line