Kernel
“We are building a training system that covers all key areas: from onboarding to production processes and knowledge testing.
LMS Collaborator helps us automate and scale this process. Importantly, the system is flexible — we can reach not only office workers but also production staff. For example, in the “Re: Knowledge Industry” project, we engaged over 1,000 factory workers without access to corporate email by using SMS messaging. The LMS also helps preserve and scale expertise within the company—knowledge is documented, turned into courses, and shared with others.
About the company
Kernel is one of the leaders in Ukraine’s agribusiness sector. The company serves as a prime example of how to implement cutting-edge approaches to employee training and development. Given the seasonal nature of its operations, its widespread geographic presence, and its large workforce, the company needed a flexible tool to automate and systematize its training processes. The company employs approximately 11,000 people, 7,500 of whom participate in training on the Kernel HUB corporate portal.
Tasks
To automate the onboarding process for new employees.
To organize professional training for production staff.
To preserve and share expertise within the company.
To foster a culture of employee self-development.
To implement a system for evaluating the effectiveness of training.
To ensure that training resources are accessible to all categories of employees.
Solutions
Integration of LMSCollaborator with 1C to automatically assign general and professional training programs to new employees.
Creation of job profiles and regular employee testing to assess knowledge.
Organizing professional training and implementing projects such as “Re: Knowledge Industry” for 1,000 factory employees (machine operators, production operators, and mechanics) in a microlearning format.
Setting up an SMS notification system from the Kernel HUB learning portal for employees without an account.
Creating e-learning courses based on the expertise of the company’s key specialists.
Preserving the company’s knowledge in the Knowledge base and maintaining its relevance.
Creating a catalog of training materials where employees can independently select courses based on the skills they wish to develop.
Implementing the Kirkpatrick model to evaluate training effectiveness and integrating LMS Collaborator with PowerBI.
“For us, an LMS is more than just a learning management system. LMS Collaborator is also a vital tool for internal communication. As a portal administrator, I find the flexibility in managing content and the ability to quickly implement new training initiatives to be major advantages. I’d also like to highlight the responsive technical support, which helps resolve issues quickly. At the same time, the platform’s user-friendliness is a key factor: employees can access training from both computers and mobile devices.
“One of the most important advantages of LMS Collaborator, and the one that appeals to me the most, is its powerful analytics capabilities. The platform provides detailed statistics in various formats, all accessible with just one click. We can track engagement levels and course completion rates, monitor the time spent viewing materials in training programs, generate summary reports on users, and analyze results after courses are completed. This allows us to effectively assess the quality of training, identify weaknesses, and adjust training strategies in a timely manner.
