CELS PDI CERTIFIED NEW HIRE PROGRAM 1

Program Title: Empowered Beginnings: A CELS PDI Certification for New Hires

Duration: 6–8 weeks (flexible; can be delivered in 2–4 weeks)

Format: Hybrid (self-paced online modules + live workshops + reflections)

Certification Awarded: CELS PDI Certified New Hire Graduate(certificate)

🔑 Program Purpose

• Empower new hires to adjust successfully, build belonging, and thrive.
• Equip employees with tools for confidence, adaptability, communication, and growth.
• Create alignment between personal goals and organizational values.
• Provide measurable outcomes that organizations can use to improve onboarding.

📚 Curriculum Overview

Module 1: Starting Strong – The Power of First Days

Focus: First impressions, alignment with values, setting early goals.

• Learning Outcomes:
• Recognize how first impressions shape reputation and confidence.
• Align personal goals with organizational mission and values.
• Design a clear “First 90 Days” success plan.
• Module 2: Thriving Through Transition

Focus: Emotional and practical challenges of starting new.

• Learning Outcomes:
• Identify emotional stages of transition into a new role.
• Apply resilience and adaptability strategies.
• Manage uncertainty and stress productively.

Module 3: Building Belonging from Day One

Focus: Fostering belonging, connections, and networks.

• Learning Outcomes:
• Understand the role of representation in belonging.
• Build meaningful peer and mentor connections.
• Integrate confidently into teams.

Module 4: Communicating with Confidence

Focus: Mastering workplace communication.

• Learning Outcomes:
• Communicate effectively in different formats.
• Adapt communication styles for diverse audiences.
• Apply accessibility and inclusivity in communication.

Module 5: Navigating Growth and Opportunities

Focus: Understanding pathways for advancement.

• Learning Outcomes:
• Differentiate between equity and equality in career growth.
• Recognize the role of mentorship and sponsorship.
• Create a personal development roadmap.

Module 6: Understanding Inclusive Teams

Focus: Working across differences in a team setting.

• Learning Outcomes:
• Identify inclusive vs. exclusive team practices.
• Strengthen collaboration skills across diversity.
• Use feedback as a tool for empowerment.

Module 7: Taking Ownership of My Onboarding

Focus: Empowering new hires to manage their own integration.

• Learning Outcomes:
• Build systems for tracking personal progress.
• Use self-evaluation and feedback effectively.
• Develop a long-term empowerment plan.

Module 8: Reflection, Assessment, and Certification

Focus: Wrap-up, evaluation, and recognition.

• Learning Outcomes:
• Reflect on progress and personal empowerment.
• Demonstrate mastery of key onboarding skills.
• Evaluate readiness for long-term success.
• Core Components:
• Portfolio Review – all activities from Modules 1–7.
• Knowledge Check – quiz/scenario-based assessment (80% pass).
• Group Reflection – “What empowerment means to me now.”
• Feedback Loop – program evaluation.
• Capstone Activity: Personal Empowerment Presentation.

Outcome: Certification awarded.

Delivery Model

· Blended= self-paced eLearning + live workshops + on-the-job practice + reflections.

· Modalities:

o Self-paced (videos, readings, quizzes, downloads).

o Live (virtual via Zoom/Teams or onsite).

o Microlearning nudges (2–5 min tips via LMS/email).

o Peer connection (buddy system + discussion board).

o Manager touchpoints (15–20 min check-ins).