Access can delay productive work
Accounts, equipment, permissions, workspace and required information should be represented before role training begins. A person may be present while still unable to perform the work because one dependency is missing.
Create a readiness checklist and assign owners to prerequisites. That is more useful than treating all onboarding time as “training.”
Competence develops over stages
Orientation, demonstration, supervised practice and independent work are different milestones. The appropriate timeline depends on the role, prior experience, complexity and any formal requirements.
For regulated or safety-critical work, use the applicable training and competency requirements. A generic duration calculator cannot determine when someone is qualified to perform a hazardous or licensed task.
Measure outcomes, not attendance
A scheduled course duration tells you how long the event lasts, not whether the learner can perform the required work. Build assessment, feedback and additional practice into the plan where the role requires them.