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One hundred thirty-six self-paced courses across five libraries today, most of them twenty minutes, the same catalog your people see in the platform. Fifty-six of them are free for every company. The rest come with the platform, and the library grows from what your people ask for.
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EH&S
39 courses, 39 of them in the free compliance library.
Free courses marked below
- 5S: Organization and SafetyImplement 5S methodology for organization and safetyFree15 min
- Bloodborne PathogensUnderstand and prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogensFree10 min
- Confined SpacesWork safely in and around confined spacesFree35 min
- Electrical Hazards for Unqualified EmployeesRecognize and avoid electrical hazards in the workplaceFree15 min
- Emergency Action PlanUnderstand and follow your organization's emergency action planFree15 min
- Ergonomic HazardsIdentify and mitigate ergonomic hazards in the workplaceFree15 min
- Evacuation PlanKnow your evacuation routes and proceduresFree15 min
- Eye and Face ProtectionProper use of eye and face protection equipmentFree15 min
- Fall ProtectionProtect yourself from falls in elevated work areasFree25 min
- Fire ExtinguishersLearn to use fire extinguishers correctly and safelyFree15 min
- Fire SafetyPrevent fires and respond safely if a fire occursFree15 min
- First AidEssential first aid skills for workplace emergenciesFree10 min
- General Office SafetyEssential safety practices for office environmentsFree10 min
- General Warehouse SafetySafety practices specific to warehouse operationsFree15 min
- Hazard CommunicationUnderstand hazard communication standards and requirementsFree10 min
- Hazardous WasteHandle and dispose of hazardous waste properlyFree10 min
- Hearing ProtectionProtect your hearing in noisy work environmentsFree10 min
- Heat StressPrevent and recognize heat stress in the workplaceFree15 min
- Hierarchy of ControlsUnderstand the hierarchy of controls for hazard managementFree10 min
- Hot WorkPerform hot work operations safelyFree20 min
- Lockout Tagout (LOTO) AffectedUnderstand LOTO procedures for affected employeesFree10 min
- Lockout Tagout (LOTO) AuthorizedPrerequisite: complete Lockout Tagout for Affected Employees first; this course builds on it and refers back to it throughout. Explains what an authorized employee does under a lockout tagout program: how authorized personnel differ from affected personnel, the basic steps for isolating hazardous energy, the locks, tags and isolating devices involved, and how group lockouts and shift changes are handled. It gives you an understanding of the role rather than qualifying you for it, since authorization still requires training on your own employer's energy control program and an annual periodic inspection.Free30 min
- Machine GuardingUnderstand machine guarding requirements and safetyFree15 min
- Materials HandlingCovers the ways materials get moved at work: by hand, with non-powered equipment such as pallet jacks and dollies, with powered industrial trucks, on conveyance systems, and by automated equipment. It sets out the hazards attached to each method, the protective equipment that reduces them, and what to do when someone is injured.Free15 min
- Non-Powered EquipmentUse non-powered equipment safely to prevent injuriesFree10 min
- OSHA and Workers' RightsExplains what the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 requires, the rights it gives you as a worker, and what your employer must do in return. Also covers how OSHA inspections happen and how to report a hazard.Free15 min
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Covers what personal protective equipment is, how an employer's hazard assessment decides what you need, and the main types by body part, including eye and face, head, hearing, hand and foot protection. Also covers the limits of each type, minimum training requirements, and which items an employer is not required to pay for.Free20 min
- Powered EquipmentOperate powered equipment safely and effectivelyFree15 min
- Powered Industrial Truck AwarenessFor people who work near forklifts and other powered industrial trucks rather than for operators: how to stay visible, read the warning signs a truck gives off, avoid the behaviors that get pedestrians hurt, and report incidents and near misses. The course states it does not cover PIT operation and is not adequate training to operate one.Free15 min
- Powered Industrial Trucks for DriversOperator-level basics for powered industrial trucks: how a PIT handles differently from a car, how counterweight and center of gravity keep a loaded truck stable, daily shift inspections, carrying loads on ramps, and what to do if the truck starts to tip. The course states plainly that it does not certify you to operate a PIT, and directs you to your supervisor to find out what certification requires.Free30 min
- Racks and StackingStack and store materials safely on racksFree15 min
- Respiratory ProtectionUse respiratory protection equipment safely and effectivelyFree20 min
- SanitationMaintain proper sanitation in workplace environmentsFree15 min
- Signs and TagsUnderstand safety signs and tags in the workplaceFree15 min
- Slips, Trips and FallsPrevent common workplace injuries from slips, trips, and fallsFree15 min
- Spill ResponseCovers the five substances the CDC associates with the most chemical injuries, what exposure to each does, and how to read the hazard information available to you: the four sections of the NFPA diamond and the sixteen standard sections of a safety data sheet. It then covers what an OSHA-required spill response plan must contain, the difference between an incidental spill and one you should not touch, and the PPE and spill kit materials used for containment.Free15 min
- Storm Water Pollution PreventionExplains how stormwater runoff picks up sediment, oil, grease, pesticides, and other pollutants as it moves across a site, what that does to waterways and aquatic life, and how a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) controls it. It covers the Clean Water Act permitting trigger for construction work, the structural and housekeeping best management practices used to hold soil and pollutants on site, and the roles a SWPPP has to assign by name.Free15 min
- Sustainable Materials ManagementManage materials in ways that protect the environmentFree15 min
- Toxic SubstancesWork safely with toxic substances and understand exposure limitsFree15 min
Professional Development
34 courses, 4 of them in the free compliance library.
Free courses marked below
- Change and InfluenceManage change and influence outcomes in your organization15 min
- Channels of InfluenceIdentify and use different channels of influence5 min
- Communication ChannelsChoose the right communication channel for each situation15 min
- Communication StandardsLearn professional communication standards and best practices5 min
- Communication StylesIdentify your communication style and adapt to others5 min
- Crafting ApologiesA short lesson on apologizing at work after a mistake: which errors call for an in-person conversation and which can be handled by email or text, when and where to apologize, and the acknowledge-apologize-act method.5 min
- Creating a PresentationDesign presentations that engage and persuade your audience5 min
- Creating Your Elevator PitchCraft a compelling elevator pitch that opens doors5 min
- Decision MakingA short introduction to decision making as the process of choosing a solution, covering how personal, business, and consumer decisions differ and the range of approaches available, from weighing pros and cons yourself to working a decision through with a group.5 min
- Dress for SuccessLearn professional dress codes and make a positive first impression10 min
- Effective ListeningImprove relationships and outcomes through better listeningFree15 min
- Effective Note TakingA short piece on taking notes at work: why short-term memory makes notes necessary, the specific situations where taking them is expected, and a few tips for capturing information you will need later.5 min
- Formal & Informal CommunicationsA five-minute reference on formal and informal written communication at work: the qualities that separate the two, and the standard greetings and closings used in formal writing.5 min
- Good HabitsA five-minute read on personal productivity practices: planning and ranking the next day's tasks before you start, setting goals small enough to finish in a day, and working on one task at a time rather than switching between several.Free5 min
- Individual & Organizational ExpectationsAlign personal expectations with organizational requirements5 min
- Leadership StylesUnderstand different leadership styles and how to work with them5 min
- Meeting EtiquetteLearn proper meeting etiquette and professional conductFree5 min
- Minimizing DistractionsEliminate distractions and maintain focus in the workplace5 min
- My First ImpressionA short practice exercise on the first impression you make in a new role.5 min
- My First ProposalAn interactive Dress for Success simulation. You help Janelle and Chad put together outfits for an office with a business professional dress code, then take a first business lunch, meet coworkers, and put an idea for Project Delta to the boss.5 min
- Networking SimulationA short practice exercise on networking in a professional setting.20 min
- Networking StylesIdentify your networking style and use it effectively5 min
- Personal & Professional ResponsibilitiesBalance personal and professional responsibilities effectively15 min
- Positioning IdeasPresent your ideas in ways that get buy-in and support5 min
- Presentation ChecklistUse a checklist to ensure your presentations are effective5 min
- Professional MentorsFind and work with mentors to accelerate your professional growth15 min
- Professional WardrobeLearn how to dress for success in professional settings5 min
- Respect for OthersUnderstand and practice respect in professional relationships5 min
- Responding to ConflictCovers responding to conflict at work productively: what the goal of a disagreement should actually be, your own fight, flight, or freeze reaction, and the conflict iceberg for getting under the surface of a dispute. It then walks a negotiation sequence for reaching a plan both people accept, and covers when to stop and bring someone else in.20 min
- Responding to StressDevelop healthy responses to workplace stress5 min
- Styles BasicA short introductory course on working styles, from the professional development library.5 min
- Time ManagementPrioritize tasks and manage your time effectivelyFree25 min
- Time Management SimulationA branching workday simulation in which you play a writer at Paradigm who has to finish work on Project Delta before the day ends, with dinner plans waiting. You decide who attends the project meeting, which coworker to work alongside, whether to take lunch, and how to spend each block of the day, and each choice returns the outcome it produced before the day continues.15 min
- Tips for NetworkingBuild a professional network with confidence20 min
HR & Compliance
33 courses, 12 of them in the free compliance library.
Free courses marked below
- Active Shooter ResponsePrepares employees for an active shooter incident at work: the behavior that can precede one, the company rule that no firearms come onto company property, and the Run, Hide, Defend responses. It also covers how to call for help and what to do once police have stopped the shooter.Free20 min
- ADA Anti-DiscriminationAn employee-facing course on the Americans with Disabilities Act: what range of conditions counts as a disability, how to talk about a coworker's disability, how to ask your own employer for a reasonable accommodation, and how to work alongside colleagues of all abilities. It runs on scripted workplace scenarios rather than legal instruction.30 min
- ADA Compliance for LeadersA manager-facing course on handling disability accommodation: where the ADA reaches (hiring, promotion, pay, firing), what you may and may not ask an applicant who needs accommodation, and how to run the interactive process. It also covers the grounds on which a request can be denied and the penalties for getting it wrong.15 min
- Addressing Leaves (FMLA, ADA)For leaders who receive a request for time off: FMLA eligibility, the twelve-workweek entitlement and the cases that run longer, intermittent and reduced-schedule leave, and military leave. It also covers the approvals, paperwork, and confidentiality rules that apply before disciplining or terminating anyone who is on leave or recently returned.20 min
- Anti-BullyingRecognize and prevent workplace bullyingFree15 min
- Anti-Discrimination & Title IXCovers Title IX for people who work at or on federally funded educational institutions, and for the contractors and employers who work on federally funded campuses. If your workplace is not one of those, Title IX does not govern it and this course is not the general anti-discrimination training for your role. It covers the sex-based conduct Title IX defines as sexual harassment, what makes an environment legally hostile, why conduct that falls below that bar is still reported to the Title IX Coordinator, whose knowledge triggers the institution's duty to respond, and what a violation can cost in funding and fines. Consent is defined by the policy of your institution and its jurisdiction, not by a single federal definition.15 min
- Appropriate Email UseUse email appropriately and professionally in the workplaceFree20 min
- Appropriate Social Media UseUnderstand appropriate social media use in professional settingsFree15 min
- Business EthicsWork through ethical dilemmas in businessFree15 min
- COBRAUnderstand COBRA continuation coverage requirements15 min
- Conflicts of InterestIdentify and manage conflicts of interest in the workplaceFree15 min
- Diversity, Equity & InclusionBuild an inclusive workplace culture that values diversityFree20 min
- Drug Free WorkplaceMaintain a drug-free workplace and understand related policiesFree10 min
- Drug Test LawsUnderstand legal requirements for workplace drug testing15 min
- Employment at WillUnderstand employment-at-will doctrine and exceptions15 min
- Equal Pay ActComply with equal pay requirements and prevent wage discrimination15 min
- FMLAUnderstand Family and Medical Leave Act requirements20 min
- HIPAAComply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements15 min
- Implicit BiasRecognize and address implicit bias in the workplace20 min
- Managing DiversityEffectively manage diverse teams and create inclusive environments20 min
- Managing Individuals with DisabilitiesEffectively manage and accommodate employees with disabilities15 min
- Preventing Violence in the WorkplaceDevelop strategies to prevent workplace violence15 min
- Religious AccommodationsProvide appropriate religious accommodations in the workplace10 min
- Respect in the WorkplaceBuild a respectful workplace environmentFree15 min
- Sexual Harassment PreventionA general overview of sexual harassment at work: how the EEOC defines it, when unwelcome conduct becomes frequent or severe enough to be illegal, the difference between quid pro quo and a hostile work environment, and when an employer is liable under Title VII for a supervisor's or a coworker's conduct. It is an overview only and points you to your employee handbook for the policies that actually apply to you, which the company may interpret, revise, or rescind at any time.Free15 min
- Standard Policies & ProceduresUnderstand and comply with standard workplace policies and proceduresFree10 min
- Title VIIUnderstand Title VII anti-discrimination requirements20 min
- Violence in the WorkplacePrevent and respond to workplace violenceFree15 min
- Virtual Meeting Tips & EtiquetteApply virtual meeting etiquette and best practices15 min
- Wage and Hour GuidelinesThe Fair Labor Standards Act and comparable state laws set the standards for minimum wage, overtime, meal and rest periods, recordkeeping, and the employment of minors. This course covers what non-exempt employees must do when recording their time, the conduct that breaks pay rules, the tasks and sales restricted to workers eighteen and older, and how to report a violation, and it points you to your HR representative for the requirements specific to your organization and location.10 min
- Wage GarnishmentHandle wage garnishment orders correctly and legally10 min
- Workers CompensationExplains what workers' compensation insurance covers, which workers qualify for it, and what a manager does when someone is injured on the job, from getting medical care to investigating the cause and filing with the insurance carrier and the state agency. Because coverage, deadlines, and required paperwork differ by state, industry, and carrier, the course sends you to your own state's requirements and your organization's guidelines rather than setting one standard.20 min
- Youth Labor LawsComply with laws governing employment of minors15 min
Leadership Development
29 courses, 1 of them in the free compliance library.
Free courses marked below
- Annual PlanningCreate effective annual plans that align with strategic goals25 min
- Assessing Leader ReadinessEvaluate and develop leadership potential in your team members20 min
- Balanced ScorecardUse balanced scorecards to measure and manage organizational performance20 min
- Behavioral InterviewingApply behavioral interviewing techniques to select the best candidates25 min
- Building Trust & CredibilityLearn strategies to build and maintain trust with your team and stakeholders20 min
- Business AcumenAn introduction to how a business makes money and how the things a leader decides affect that. It covers business models, cost terms such as COGS and SG&A, pricing and growth strategies, operating and competitive trends, and Porter's Five Forces, and it sits inside the Operational Planning curriculum.25 min
- Coaching and FeedbackLearn to provide constructive feedback and coaching for growth15 min
- CollaborationBuild collaboration and teamwork across departments and functions20 min
- Cultural SensitivitiesWork across cultural differences and create an inclusive workplace25 min
- Developing Self-AwarenessBuild the self-awareness skills essential for effective leadership20 min
- Developing Your TeamCreate development plans and opportunities for team member growth15 min
- Discover Your StrengthsA short practice exercise on the first impression you make in a new role.60 min
- Effective CommunicationApply communication techniques that inspire and motivate teams15 min
- Emotional Intelligence for LeadersDevelop self-awareness and empathy to lead more effectively20 min
- Holding Your Team AccountableEstablish accountability systems and hold team members responsible30 min
- Leadership TraitsIdentify and develop the core traits that define effective leaders15 min
- Managing Ineffective PerformersDevelop strategies to address and improve underperformance15 min
- Motivating EmployeesDiscover techniques to inspire and motivate your team to achieve their best15 min
- Multi-generational TeamsLead teams with members from different generations effectively20 min
- Performance ManagementFor people leaders: the three parts of managing performance, which are setting team and employee objectives tied to company goals, monitoring performance on a regular cadence, and coaching people to close gaps. Also covers what gets in the way of performance and how a leader can remove it.20 min
- Performance ReviewsConduct effective performance reviews that drive improvement and growth25 min
- Problem SolvingDevelop analytical skills to solve complex problems effectively25 min
- Project ManagementAn overview of running a project built around five foundations: an accurate budget, a workable schedule, quality, risk, and communication. Worked examples cover estimating, telling sponsors honestly that a budget has to go up, choosing quality testing methods, categorizing risk, and planning communication by stakeholder role.35 min
- Role of a LeaderUnderstand the fundamental responsibilities and expectations of leadership rolesFree20 min
- Team Building & Managing DysfunctionBuild cohesive teams and address dysfunction when it arises20 min
- Thinking StrategicallyStrategic thinking is using what happened before and what is true now to plan what your team does next. This course covers the fundamentals leaders use to build a plan, including establishing what the work needs, thinking long term, watching for industry trends, and measuring progress, plus how to bring stakeholders in early and prepare for a strategic meeting; it is one course in the Operational Planning curriculum.15 min
- Time Management & DelegationDelegation is handing a responsibility to a colleague or direct report so a leader can spend time on the work the new role actually requires. This course covers when delegating is appropriate, the mental roadblocks that stop leaders from doing it, how to pick and onboard a delegate, and how to respond when a delegate makes a mistake or is ready for full ownership.20 min
- Vision, Mission & ValuesDevelop and communicate organizational vision, mission, and values15 min
- Your Leadership StoryCraft and communicate your personal leadership narrative15 min
Sales Training
One course, 0 of them in the free compliance library.
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How many courses are in the Thrive library?
One hundred thirty-six self-paced courses today, in five libraries: EH&S, Professional Development, HR & Compliance, Leadership Development, Sales Training. Fifty-six of them are free for every company at any size. New titles are added from what customers ask for, so the number grows. This page counts the catalog it is showing you, so it cannot drift from what is actually in the platform.
Is the compliance library really free?
Yes. Harassment prevention, workplace safety, and the annual acknowledgements are free for every employee at any company size, with completion tracking and no card required.
Can we request a course that is not here?
Yes. Tell ARIA the topic and it goes on the roadmap. New titles are prioritized by what companies on the platform ask for.
Who made the courses?
The instructional designers at SDI Clarity, who build training for Fortune 1000 companies. The same team builds the live workshops and programs, so the language is consistent across all three.