Training in Opus is designed to be mobile-first, multilingual, media-rich, and to embrace micro-learning principles. Whether you’re onboarding new hires, launching a product, or running compliance training, everything starts with a well-structured module that delivers a clear learning outcome.
Great training in Opus starts with one clear outcome: what your team should be able to do when they finish. Build a Module around that outcome, then fill it with Courses, Check-ins, and Resources that get them there.
✅ Before you start: Admins, and Managers whose Role has the Create Content permission, build training in the Opus dashboard.
Your team completes it in the Opus Training app.
Table of Contents:
The Building Blocks of Training
Most training in Opus combines these content types:
Modules: a training program built around one outcome, like being ready for a first solo shift. A Module bundles Courses, Check-ins, and Resources so you can assign them together. For example, a module might prepare a team member to confidently perform a role, pass compliance, or execute a promotion launch.
Courses: short lessons on one topic, made of screens with text, images, video, and quiz questions.
Check-ins: an Admin or Manager watches a Trainee perform a task in person and signs off when they've got it.
Resources: reference material your team can come back to, like Opus Docs, PDFs, videos, images, and links.
Inside a Module, use Sections to group content by topic, day, or phase.
➡️ Learn more:
How to Create and Manage Modules: setup, Sections, completion rules, and publishing.
How to Create and Manage Courses: screens, quiz questions, and Course settings.
Start with a Learning Outcome
Before you add any content, write down what a team member will be able to do after the training. Every Course, Check-in, and Resource in the Module should help them get there.
Start with a verb: describe what they'll do, not what they'll know.
Make it measurable: a Manager should be able to see whether they can do it.
Tie it to the job: use the same words your team uses on shift.
🎯 Example: "After this training, team members can run the espresso machine on their own and fix the most common issues."
Build Your Module
Write the Module's learning outcome.
List the skills that outcome needs, and create a Course for each one.
Add a Check-in wherever a Manager should see the skill in person.
Add Resources your team will want to look up later.
Group everything into Sections, in the order your team should complete it.
Keep Courses Short and Focused
Your team takes Courses on their phones, often between tasks. One topic per Course keeps each one quick to finish and easy to find again.
Use photos and short videos of your own Locations, and add a few quiz questions to check understanding before moving on.
💡 Train in your team's language: Add translations to your content so every team member can learn in the language they read best.
Confirm Skills with Check-ins
Add a Check-in after the Courses that teach a hands-on task, like setting up a station or closing the register. A Manager sees the skill in person before signing off.
Draft Training with AI
Opus’s AI Builder is a game-changer that helps you turn your training ideas into ready-to-use modules and courses faster than ever.
It saves time by generating outlines and content drafts based on your prompts and any context you provide.
It helps maintain consistency across training materials.
Describe the training you need, and Opus AI drafts a Module or Course for you to review, edit, and publish. You can attach your own material, like a handbook or SOP, for it to build from. Both modules and courses can be created and customized using AI assistance in Opus, speeding up the process while maintaining quality.
💡 Be specific in your prompt: Include who the training is for, the learning outcome, and the key topics to cover.
➡️ Learn more:
How to Build Training Using AI: how Admins and Managers build with AI, step by step.
Getting Started: Writing Prompts for Opus AI: what to include in a prompt, with examples.
Module Examples
Use these as a starting point, and adjust them to your business.
Use Case | Learning Outcome | Courses | Check-in |
New Hire Onboarding | Trainees know your story, safety basics, and uniform policy | Our Story, Mission and Values, Hospitality Basics, Uniform Policy | Uniform Check |
Role-Based Training | Trainees handle the daily tasks of their position on their own | Station Setup, Task Breakdown, Guest Interaction, Equipment Use | Station Setup Sign-Off |
New Store Opening | A new team is ready to work its first shift together | Station Readiness, Pre-Opening Checklist, Safety Procedures | Opening Day Role Play |
Refresher | Team members apply a new menu item, promotion, or process | One short Course per change, with a few quiz questions | New Item Build |
Compliance | Team members follow safety and conduct policies on every shift | Sexual Harassment Prevention, Food Safety, Privacy Policies | Food Safety Walkthrough |
Career Growth | Shift leads are ready to run a shift | Leadership Basics, Communication, Decision Making | Lead a Pre-Shift Meeting |
💡 Building great training in Opus means starting with clear learning outcomes and breaking those down into focused courses, supported by relevant resources and check-ins. Using the AI Builder can make this process faster and more consistent, letting you focus on quality and engagement.
FAQ
Do I need to use every content type in a Module?
No. Use only what supports your learning outcome. A Module can hold Courses alone, or any mix of Courses, Check-ins, and Resources.
Should I build the Module or the Courses first?
Start with the Module's learning outcome, then build the Courses that teach the skills it needs. You can create Courses from inside the Module as you go.
Can I use AI for a single Course instead of a whole Module?
Yes. Opus AI can draft a single Course or a full Module.
What's the difference between a quiz and a Check-in?
Quiz questions sit inside a Course, and team members answer them on their own. A Check-in is in person: an Admin or Manager watches the task and signs off.