12 Best Corporate Training Video Examples (+Templates)

Corporate training videos pull their weight in a business.

They save costs, improve efficiency, and train people better than in-classroom environments.

And here's the proof:

• 42% of companies with video training programs note higher income.
• Video training and video learning increase retention from 25% to 60%.
• Microsoft reported $300 savings per person with training videos.

12 best corporate training video examples

How to customise these training video examples for your employees

If you see a training video example that you like, you can click 'Edit video template', sign up to Synthesia (for free), and then use the template to create your own AI-powered training video.

1. Standard training

Clear, instructor-led learning videos that walk viewers through concepts, processes, or procedures in a structured, step-by-step way. Ideal for onboarding, compliance, and skills training, where the goal is to explain information clearly and consistently, with strong guidance and pacing.

2. Interactive training

‍Interactive videos are engaging, two-way learning experiences that include quizzes, branching scenarios, or clickable elements to keep learners actively involved. These videos help improve retention by letting employees make decisions, receive feedback, and learn by doing rather than just watching.

3. Onboarding‍

Introduction and orientation for new employees or users, helping them understand the organization’s mission, tools, and workflow. These videos set the tone for a warm, structured, and consistent onboarding experience.

4. Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

‍Step-by-step visual guides that document how key processes should be performed in a consistent and compliant way. Video SOPs help teams follow the same workflows, reduce errors, and preserve operational knowledge across roles and locations.

5. Compliance training‍

Compliance training videos explain legal, safety, and regulatory requirements clearly to ensure employees understand critical policies. Often includes quizzes or interactive elements to confirm comprehension and adherence.

6. Cybersecurity training‍

Cybersecurity training videos protect your organization from digital threats such as phishing, password attacks, and data breaches. These videos teach security best practices, safe system usage, and company policies, helping reduce human error.

7. Product demos‍

Product demo videos show how your product works in real-world scenarios, walking viewers through features and use cases. Commonly used in marketing, onboarding, and customer support to highlight value quickly.

8. Technical skills training‍

Job-specific, hands-on instruction for using specialist software, tools, or equipment. Ideal for upskilling teams in fast-evolving technical roles.

9. Customer service training‍

Customer service training videos provide best practices for client interactions, from communication skills to handling objections. Often includes realistic role-play scenarios to build confidence and consistency.

10. Health and safety‍

Workplace health and safety training videos, including emergency procedures and hazard prevention. Essential for industries where compliance and risk reduction are critical.

11. Leadership development‍

Leadership training videos for managers and executives focused on decision-making, communication, and strategy. Often features expert insights and real-world case studies.

12. Scenario-based training‍

Simulated real-world situations where learners can practice problem-solving in a safe environment. Especially effective for high-stakes or complex decision-making.

The quickest way to create a corporate training video with Synthesia

Synthesia is an AI video maker that can create training videos from a variety of sources:

• Text prompts
• Existing training materials in the following formats:
  
  • ‍PDFs
  • ‍Word docs
  • ‍PowerPoint decks
  • ‍Webpages

This approach is called assisted creation, and it’s how most training videos are made in Synthesia. It removes the friction of rewriting content for video and helps you reach a strong first draft quickly.

Note: Assisted creation is available on the Starter plan ($29/month) and above. See pricing for more details.

Step 1: Login to Synthesia

Click here to log in or to sign up for a free account.

Step 2: Select create with AI from the homepage

From the top of the Synthesia homepage, click Create with AI.

If you’re uploading a PowerPoint and want to convert your slides 1:1 into video scenes, choose the Import PowerPoint option instead.

Step 3: Input your prompt or upload your training materials

You can provide a simple prompt, paste a video script, or upload your training materials as PDFs, PowerPoint slides, Word documents, text files, or a URL.

Next, select a template that matches your video style and adjust settings such as video duration, objective, and language.

Step 4: Outline your training video

You’ll now see an overview of your video’s scenes along with a draft script for each one.

From here, you can add, remove, or edit scenes, or recreate the outline entirely. When you’re ready, click Continue in editor.

Step 5: Edit your training video

Now it's time to edit your training video. You can review your scenes, refine the script, and assemble all multimedia elements into a complete video.

Choose an AI avatar and voice

You can select from a wide range of AI avatars, AI voices, languages, and accents to match your audience and context.

Add screen recordings

‍‍Use Synthesia’s AI screen recorder for software tutorials and walkthroughs. A common layout pairs a talking-head avatar with a screen recording, with the avatar on one side and the screen on the other.

Add B-roll

B-roll helps break up long talking-head sections and keeps training videos visually engaging. In Synthesia, you can place clips between sections or layer them behind your avatar or voiceover to reinforce key points.

B-roll works well for showing real-world examples, people performing tasks, or visuals that support the narration. You can generate clips with AI video models like Sora or Veo, upload your own footage, or use Synthesia’s built-in stock library.

Add interactivity

Add interactive elements such as quizzes, branching scenarios, and clickable buttons to keep learners engaged. For example, short knowledge checks after each section or role-based branching options allow learners to explore scenarios that are relevant to their role.

Step 6: Generate your video

Click Generate in the top-right corner to create your video.You can then download your training video as an MP4, get a shareable link, embed your video on a webpage, or download a SCORM version of your video and upload it to your LMS.

Step 7: Publish and share your video

The final step is to publish and share your video. Most teams distribute training videos through an LMS, company intranet, or internal communications channels.

Synthesia lets you export your video as an MP4 file, or publish it within the platform, allowing you to embed the video wherever it’s needed.

What are corporate training videos?

A corporate training video is a video produced by a company to guide employees on how to do their best work as part of a professional team. Typically, training videos focus on how to:

• Perform a task
• Follow a process
• Use a product
• Adopt a certain conduct

Every corporate training video serves an organizational goal and uses visual elements to communicate the learning materials contributing to that goal.

Types of corporate training videos

Based on production style, a corporate training video can be a:

1. Presenter-led video narration: Where an on-screen instructor guides learners on their teaching topic.

2. Live action video: Where a subject matter expert is doing a live demo of the subject they train on, with the camera filming them from different angles.

3. 2D vector animation: Where the presenter is an animated, cartoon-like character that acts in a simplistic story, and the animated video provides training in a lighthearted way.

4. Whiteboard animation: Where the video's narration shows as 2D drawings that simulate an artist drawing in real-time.

5. Motion graphic and slideshow presentation: Where simple text and graphic animations pop on the screen to support the training content with catchy visuals.

Key elements of a compelling employee training video

The most effective corporate training videos convey information in a way that is engaging, memorable, and actionable for the viewer. Smart video production uses:

• Clear learning objectives: Begin with a clear understanding of what you want the viewer to learn and share your objectives with them.
• Engaging scripts: The script should be clear, concise, and engaging, avoiding jargon as much as possible.
• Visual aids: Use graphics, diagrams, animations, and other visuals to clarify and reinforce the material.
• Pacing: If the speed at which you present information is too fast, viewers may miss key points. If it’s too slow, they may lose interest.
• Real-world examples: Show how the information applies in real-world scenarios whenever possible.
• Interactive elements: Incorporate quizzes, polls, or prompts for viewers to think about a concept or apply what they've just learned.
• Accessible design: Provide captions, use clear and contrasting visuals, and make interactions navigable by keyboard.
• Final summary: Reinforce what the viewer has learned by summarizing the main points or steps at the end of the video.
• Clear Call to Action (CTA): Tell learners what they need to do at the end of the video.

12 tips for successful and scalable employee training programs

Developing a scalable and successful video training program requires a strategic approach. Focus your training process on the following tips:

1. Use the same video format, branding, and style in all videos.

Consistent branding and video format make your training appear cohesive and professional, streamlining the production process when scaling. There's a reason why great production quality is in the details.

2. Automate aspects of video creation with AI tools.

AI tools can automate the generation of animations, voiceovers, or content summaries, speeding up the production process.

3. Break content down into bite-sized modules.

A modular approach helps learners digest information, allows flexible learning paths, and simplifies content updates.

4. Localize your content for the target audience.

Localization and cultural sensitivity are crucial for global audiences. Translate each employee training video and adapt the examples, graphics, and scenarios to different cultural contexts.

5. Host and stream videos with cloud-based platforms.

Cloud-based platforms can adapt to varying loads, ensuring accessibility at all times. A scalable infrastructure will allow smooth playback regardless of the number of users.

6. Facilitate integration with learning management systems (LMSs).

Managing a growing training program can be challenging. Integration with LMSs helps centralize all content, creating a simplified learning hub for admins and learners.

7. Implement iterative feedback loops.

Regularly gather user feedback and use it to improve your content so your training remains relevant and effective.

8. Set a process for regular content updates.

Develop a process for updates and feedback implementation to ensure your training material stays current.

9. Foster a sense of community with collaborative features.

Comment sections, forums, or group chats where learners can collaborate promote peer-to-peer learning and make a stronger learning experience.

10. Leverage user-generated content.

User-generated content — testimonials, case studies, or best practice sharing — adds meat to your content pool and helps build a community around your program.

11. Offer certifications or badges upon course completion.

Certification and badging validate your audience’s hard work and give them a nudge to keep learning. However you choose to give these certificates, you should be able to use the same system for different modules and course paths.

12. Monitor important KPIs with robust analytics.

Analytics give insights into areas of improvement and help in the strategic program scaling. Track user engagement, time spent on content, drop-off points, completion rates, and content revisits.