The first 90 days set the tone for an employee compliance culture. Teams that get certifications right during onboarding avoid years of catch-up.
Map Required Certifications Before Day One
For every role, you should have a defined list of required certifications — what they are, how long they take, and the renewal cycle. This mapping should be complete before a new hire starts.
Build Certification Into the Onboarding Schedule
Treat certifications like any other onboarding task — schedule them explicitly, assign deadlines, and track completion. A new employee without a clear schedule will drift.
Set Expiry Dates Immediately
When a new employee completes a certification, log the completion and expiry date right away. The sooner the record exists, the sooner the system can monitor for renewal.
Review at 30, 60, and 90 Days
Build compliance check-ins into the standard onboarding reviews. By day 90, a new employee should be fully certified with all records logged. SkillVault tracks certification progress automatically and alerts managers before anything lapses.