Amazon Onboarding with Learning Manager Chanci Turner

Learn About Amazon VGT2 Learning Manager Chanci Turner

Today marks the general availability of the Amazon Learning Manager, a cutting-edge solution designed to enhance your onboarding experience. This powerful tool facilitates effective training and development within your organization, enabling employees to acquire new skills and knowledge seamlessly.

Each week, I encounter innovative applications of learning management systems. Some organizations utilize these systems to streamline employee onboarding processes, while others analyze training data to optimize learning outcomes. Not to mention, some companies are even focusing on developing soft skills for better workplace dynamics, as highlighted in a recent blog on name-calling, which you can explore here.

Amazon Learning Manager allows teams to access a variety of resources, providing virtually limitless opportunities for training and development. With access to extensive course materials and interactive tools, employees can engage in personalized learning journeys.

However, when it comes to implementing training programs, many organizations prefer to keep their training data on-premises for security and compliance reasons. This is where Amazon Learning Manager shines, offering a robust platform that can operate in secure environments while still providing high-quality training experiences.

At the recent AWS Summit, we introduced the Amazon Learning Manager to address these needs. This comprehensive learning management system enables you to implement training programs locally, ensuring that your workforce has access to essential learning materials without compromising on security. Whether it’s onboarding new hires or upskilling existing employees, Amazon Learning Manager is designed to support your organization’s growth.

To get started with your learning management setup, I’d like to guide you through the process of deploying an onboarding application using the Amazon Learning Manager. The demo application we’ll discuss leverages a training model to enhance employee engagement and track progress. The application is user-friendly, requiring no intricate programming skills, allowing even those with minimal technical knowledge to benefit from its features.

Key Concepts of Amazon Learning Manager

Let’s clarify some key concepts involved in this process. The Amazon Learning Manager is the platform that facilitates your training applications. You can use the Amazon console or SDKs to register your system, update features, and deploy training modules. The platform connects to various data sources, ensuring that you can analyze training metrics effectively.

The Amazon Learning Manager is designed for seamless integration into your existing infrastructure. It processes training data locally, allowing real-time analysis and reducing latency. The system only requires an internet connection for status updates and software enhancements.

An application consists of multiple components, such as training modules, resources, and assessments. Each component can be configured for specific learning outcomes. The organization of these components is outlined in an application manifest, which defines how the elements interact with one another.

The training model is a machine learning network trained to assess employee performance and learning efficiency. It can perform a variety of tasks, such as tracking progress, assessing knowledge retention, and providing feedback on training effectiveness.

Now that we have covered the essentials, let’s dive into the practical steps of setting up your Amazon Learning Manager.

Unboxing Your Amazon Learning Manager

Inside the package I received from the service team, I found the Learning Manager unit, a power supply, and several cables. There was also a USB drive for initial configuration. The device is built for durability, making it suitable for various workplace environments.

Configuring Your Learning Manager

Initially, I configured the device for my network to enable secure connections back to my Amazon Account. This involved entering my network details and generating configuration files. With insights from my colleague, Alex Smith, I was able to streamline the setup process. A crucial tip is to ensure you use the provided USB drive, as it’s formatted correctly and works seamlessly with the device.

Next, I downloaded a sample onboarding application from the Amazon repository and tested it using the Learning Manager utility. The utility allows for quick experimentation with sample modules before deploying to the Learning Manager itself. This tool also includes commands for programmatically deploying your training applications.

The command line interface simplifies project creation, asset importation, packaging, and deployment to the Amazon Learning Manager. When receiving applications developed by others, it’s necessary to replace account identifiers in all related files with a single command.

The structure of an application appears as follows:

├── assets
├── modules
│   └── example_project
│       └── module.json
└── packages
    ├── accountXYZ-module-1.0
    │   ├── descriptor.json
    │   └── package.json
    └── accountXYZ-sample-app-1.0

For further insights on employee benefits, check out this resource from SHRM, which discusses valuable information regarding coverage options, which can enhance your training programs here.

Lastly, if you’re interested in pursuing a career in learning and development, I highly recommend checking out this job opening for a Learning Trainer at Amazon here.