Introduction

Welcome to “Build & Develop a Skilled Workforce: The Complete Hiring & Training Blueprint”

Instructor Introduction

Hello and welcome! My name is Ken Collins, and I’ll be your guide throughout this course on hiring, training, and developing employees to their fullest potential. My 30+ years of experience across more than 35 industries—from process optimization to workforce management—have given me a unique perspective on what it truly takes to build a skilled, committed team. I’m excited to share these insights with you so you can create a sustainable talent pipeline and empower your workforce for long-term success.

What to Expect in This Course

This course is designed to equip you with the strategies and tools you need to:

• Identify and hire high-potential candidates based on attitude and aptitude, rather than just credentials
• Create effective job training programs to onboard and skill up new hires quickly
• Foster personal and professional development so your team remains engaged, motivated, and invested in your organization’s success
• Establish a system that supports continuous improvement and measurable outcomes

By the end, you’ll have a clear, repeatable approach for cultivating a strong workforce—one that grows with your business and thrives under your leadership.

Course Breakdown

We’ve structured this course into three impactful modules to guide you step by step:

1. How to Create a Job Training Program
   Discover how to build a structured and efficient training framework that accelerates new hires’ learning curves and standardizes performance across your organization.

2. How to Create Personal & Professional Development Programs
   Learn how to align personal growth with business objectives, fostering a culture where employees continually refine their skills and expand their capabilities.

3. How to Hire the Right People to Develop
   Master the art of identifying and selecting candidates with the attitude and aptitude to excel in your company culture—then training them to become top performers.

What You’ll Gain

By fully engaging in this course, you’ll walk away with:

• Practical Tools: Checklists, templates, and guides to structure your hiring and development systems.
• Actionable Strategies: Proven methods to onboard effectively, nurture ongoing development, and measure success.
• Confidence in Hiring: A deeper understanding of how to objectively evaluate candidates and hire based on real potential.
• Workforce Resilience: The ability to retain and upskill employees, even when you can’t find “plug-and-play” talent in the market.

Why This Matters

Hiring skilled workers is increasingly competitive and costly. By learning to spot potential, invest in structured training, and foster continuous development, you’ll build a stable pipeline of capable, motivated employees who are loyal to your company’s vision. Whether you’re a CEO, business owner, or HR leader, this shift can dramatically impact both your bottom line and your workplace culture.

How to Get the Most Out of This Course

• Engage with the Resources: Download and use the worksheets, checklists, and additional materials to turn these ideas into real-world action.
• Reflect & Apply: Consider your current hiring and training processes, then adapt what you learn here to fill the gaps or improve existing methods.
• Take Notes: As you watch the video lessons, jot down insights and ideas you can immediately implement with your team.

How the Course Works

• Video Modules – Each module features concise video lessons that break down essential concepts and demonstrate practical approaches.
• Quizzes – After each module, you’ll take a short quiz to test your knowledge and reinforce the key points.
• Downloadable Content – Worksheets, templates, and resources will be provided to support hands-on application of the course material.
• Final Exam – A comprehensive exam at the end ensures you’ve internalized the core lessons and are ready to implement them in your organization.

NOTE

This course was originally created as part of a complete “CEO’s Workforce System,” which included additional content and coaching components. You may notice references to “homework” or collaborative tasks with Ken in some video segments. Please disregard these instructions in your current context. We encourage you to use the accompanying resources to reinforce your learning, but there is no need to coordinate with anyone else as you progress through this course. Our course materials will continue to be updated to streamline and clarify your experience. Thank you for understanding!