{"id":14230,"date":"2021-08-17T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-17T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.powtoon.com\/blog\/?p=14230"},"modified":"2025-07-29T08:02:42","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T06:02:42","slug":"simple-guide-creating-employee-training-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.powtoon.com\/blog\/simple-guide-creating-employee-training-video\/","title":{"rendered":"A Simple Guide to Creating an Employee Training Video"},"content":{"rendered":"Read Time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes <\/span><\/span>\n

Are you looking for a video maker to make employee training videos easy? Powtoon offers a user-friendly platform with features that make creating professional-looking videos simple<\/a>, but there\u2019s still a little prep work you need to do before creating your video. Here\u2019s how to create a training video using the Powtoon video maker in six simple steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Create a Training Video in Six Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Identify the topic. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re making a training video, you need to have a clearly defined topic. It\u2019s tempting to combine multiple topics into one video or start making a video without realizing how much content is involved. Think about the topic and the amount of information to include. Is it appropriate for one training video? Should it be a series of individual modules instead? Once you\u2019ve narrowed down your focus, it\u2019s time to move on to step #2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Decide what type of training video will best fit your topic. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You have multiple video options, and choosing the proper delivery method will maximize employee engagement<\/a> and information retention. Some options to consider include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Screen Capture Video:<\/strong> This is ideal if you\u2019re onboarding new employees to your company software or making a corporate training video on the features of your new timekeeping system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facecam Recorder: <\/strong>This is great for a direct message from the CEO or a department director. Facecam recordings are also great combined with screen captures or slideshow presentations to add a human element to an otherwise sterile display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Animated Explainer Video:<\/strong> Animated explainer videos are great for training videos that describe complex company processes or other concepts that are challenging to explain with words alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cartoon Animation: <\/strong>Cartoon animations are good for scenario-based training videos. Outline HR behavioral expectations with digital role-plays or demonstrate sales techniques using customized characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slideshow Video:<\/strong> Is your training video information-heavy? A slideshow with voice-over narration may be the way to go. On-screen text and images can highlight the main points while an off-camera narrator explains the details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Make a storyboard or outline.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Since you\u2019re using a video maker, you don\u2019t need a detailed storyboard but you do <\/em>need some semblance of a plan. Organize the information you want to cover and write it down in a loose outline. If you\u2019re making an animated explainer or cartoon animation, a general storyboard will be helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Choose one of Powtoon\u2019s professionally designed templates. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Now, it\u2019s time to start making your video! Choose a template<\/a> that matches the type of training video you\u2019re making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Customize your template. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Add your text, upload photo and video assets (or choose ones from the stock library), and insert your company\u2019s logo. If you\u2019re making a cartoon animation, choose from diverse character families to personalize your characters. Your professional-quality training video<\/a> will come together in no time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Publish and share your final training video. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When your training video is complete, download it for use on your corporate platforms, share it with employees through a custom URL, or embed it on your employee portal or training site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make a Training Video with Powtoon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ready to get started? Sign up for a free account with Powtoon<\/a> and publish your first video in minutes!<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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