Trainual (Lite)

Trainual allows small business owners to document standard operating procedures, upload training videos, and create step-by-step checklists that new hires can follow during onboarding. The 'Lite' approach is aimed at companies that need structure but not the complexity of a full HRIS platform like BambooHR or Workday. It helps ensure every employee goes through the same consistent training pipeline.

Trainual Lite focuses specifically on process documentation and training content—what you do when, and how—rather than managing benefits enrollment, payroll, performance reviews, or time-off tracking. This makes it lighter and more affordable than comprehensive HRIS platforms that try to cover every HR function. Small businesses typically adopt Trainual first and graduate to a broader HR system as they scale beyond a certain headcount.

Yes, Trainual allows you to upload videos, PDFs, images, and embed external content directly into training modules and SOPs. Owners can quickly record screencasts or upload existing videos and organize them into subjects and topics. This makes it practical for businesses that already have training materials scattered across Google Drive or Dropbox and want to centralize them.

Trainual is particularly well-suited for remote onboarding because new hires can self-pace through documented processes, videos, and checklists without requiring a manager to walk them through everything in real time. The platform tracks completion progress so managers can see which modules an employee has finished. This is especially valuable for distributed teams where in-person shadowing is not possible.