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Rise 360: Use Real Content Templates
Real content templates provide ready-to-use training on a wide variety of common business topics. They’re customizable, just like your regular Rise deliverables, and are the fastest way for you to add content to your library. You can find real content templates on the Create New dashboard.
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The following list is organized into topics with a short description for each template.
Are You Prepared to Weather the Storm?
Prepare your audience for hurricanes with compelling public safety training.
Construction Safety 101
Build safety training that's easy and enjoyable to explore in the field.
How to Avoid a Conflict of Interest
Help your team avoid a conflict of interest with compliance training.
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
Meet stringent state requirements for sexual harassment prevention training.
Customer Success and Service
Cultural Sensitivity in Customer Service
Learn cultural sensitivity practices and excel at customer service across cultures.
Customer Communication Essentials
Develop your communication skills to provide exceptional customer support.
Customer Service Fundamentals
Explore the foundations of effective customer service.
Customer Service Skills
Ready to take your customer service to the next level? This skills course can help.
Do You Have These Four Essential Customer Service Skills?
Boost your team's skills with engaging customer service training.
Handling Difficult Customer Service Scenarios
Maneuver through challenging customer service scenarios with care and tact.
Managing a Customer Service Team
Learn how to lead your customer service team to excellence.
Managing a Successful Contact Center
Managers—cover top practices to lead your contact center team to greatness.
Optimizing Customer Communication Across Channels
Learn how to communicate with customers through different channels.
Soliciting and Responding to Customer Feedback
Sharpen your skills at seeking out and reacting to customer feedback.
Working With Upset Customers
Get a step-by-step action plan to turn unhappy customers into satisfied ones.
Diversity and Inclusion
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Use this course to educate your team and expand their cultural knowledge, opening up more avenues for collaboration and creativity.
NEW—May 2024
Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month with this inspiring and educational course.
Beyond Pride: Year-Round Action
Learn to authentically reflect the values of Pride Month all year with this course.
Creating Social Change: A Guide for Everyday Citizens
Encourage civic engagement with this guide on creating social change.
Cultivating Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Work
Create a diverse workplace culture that champions equity and individuality.
Honoring Herstory During Women’s History Month
Honor the past and help shape the future this Women’s History Month.
How to Avoid Bias in Talent Recruiting and Retention
Get tools to identify and counter unconscious bias in hiring and employee development.
How to Be an Ally for Diversity and Inclusion
Interrupt discrimination and resist oppression as a diversity and inclusion ally.
How to Recognize and Overcome Bias—Featuring Bestselling Author Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt
Learn to see limiting hidden beliefs and biases—and get strategies to overcome them.
Power and Pride: The Origins of Pride Month
Discover Pride month’s roots in decades of radical activism for LGBTQ+ rights.
Working Across Cultures
This sensitivity training helps build relationships across cultures.
Health and Wellness
7 Go-to Strategies to Tame Stress
Need a break from stress? Relieve tension with healthy coping techniques.
Answering Common COVID-19 Vaccine Questions
Find answers to common questions regarding COVID-19 vaccines.
Updated April 13, 2022
Beating Burnout: Spot the Symptoms and Take Action
Do you suffer from burnout? Learn how to spot the symptoms and beat burnout for good.
COVID-19: The Fight Continues
Get the latest COVID-19 safety, prevention, and vaccination guidelines.
Updated April 13, 2022
Coping With Workplace Change
Learn how to embrace and navigate change effectively with help from this training.
Coping with Stress and Uncertainty During COVID-19
Help your team learn coping techniques to improve their emotional well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dealing With Stress, Pressure, and Burnout
Learn how to recover from mentally distressing situations.
Good Stress? Embracing Eustress to Improve Your Life
Learn about different types of stress and how to embrace the right kind.
How to Create an Employee Wellness Program: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to plan and launch an inclusive wellness program all employees appreciate.
Impostor Syndrome: What It Is and How to Overcome It
Learn how to face your insecurities and overcome impostor syndrome for good.
Retirement Planning for Every Stage of Life
Plan for your retirement, and set yourself up for picturesque golden years.
The Basics of Managing Stress
Learn how your body reacts to stress and how to deal with it.
Human Resources
7 Types of Interviews and When to Use Them
Take your interview process to the next level with seven styles and when to use them.
A Guide to Workplace Integrity
Align your values and actions with this workplace integrity training.
Dealing With a Problem at Work? When and How to Involve HR
This guide outlines when—and when not—to take a problem to HR.
Doing the Right Thing: A Guide to Good Business Ethics
What are business ethics? Check your conduct with this employee ethics training.
Driving Your Career
Give your team guidance on their professional growth.
Getting Started in Human Resources
Learn five key functions of HR to master the basics of this critical department.
How to Attract and Retain Top Talent
Learn how to find and nurture the best talent for your business.
How to Conduct an Effective Job Interview
Hone your interviewing skills to make smart hiring decisions and attract top talent.
Returning to Work After Parental Leave
Support parents as they return to the workplace.
Sexual Harassment Training for Employees and Managers
Prevent, recognize, challenge, and address harassment at work.
Information Technology
How to Protect Your Data
Protect confidential data with these practical, easy-to-follow security tips.
How to Protect Yourself Against Phishing Attacks
Safeguard your valuable information from malicious scammers.
Updated June 9, 2022
Online Security Fundamentals
This course reviews best practices for online safety in a variety of settings.
Search Engine Optimization
Learn everything you need to know about search engine optimization (SEO).
What Is Social Engineering?
Step into the mind of a social engineer to understand how they target victims.
Leadership
5 Leadership Styles to Influence a Team
Propel your team to new heights with five distinct leadership styles.
A Blueprint for Effective Workplace Leadership
Learn the fundamentals of effective leadership in the workplace.
A Guide to Effective Meetings
Cut down on unnecessary and unproductive meetings with this guide.
A Guide to Managing Remote Teams
Expand your management toolkit with strategies targeted at remote teams.
A Guide to Mentoring Others
Cultivate effective mentors at your company with this guide on mentoring others.
A Guide to Navigating Team Dynamics
Explore the various dynamics that make up a team to enhance your work environment.
A Manager's Guide to Resolving Team Conflict
This guide prepares managers to handle team conflict more effectively.
Becoming the Boss: A Guide for New Managers
Use this guide to transition seamlessly from employee to manager.
Change Management Models: Advanced Application
Streamline company changes with five fundamental models
Communicating Change
Learn how to communicate organizational change effectively.
Create an Enviable Team Culture
Learn to build a strong, positive work culture and transform it into an enviable one.
Develop a Thriving Team
Managers—learn techniques to guide your team to flourishing careers.
Effective Feedback Strategies
Get the tools you need to give feedback to reinforce or redirect work behaviors.
Fostering Fearless and Resilient Teams—Featuring Bestselling Author Mollie West Duffy
Foster resilient teams that adapt well when facing challenges or uncertainty.
Four Stages of Team Development
Learn the stages of team development and how to help your team navigate them.
How Great Leaders Solve Problems
Learn to lead your team to new heights of creative problem-solving.
How to Be an Ethical Leader
Build an ethical company culture with upstanding leadership and business practices.
Introduction to Team Management
Get the fundamentals to lead a team to greatness—as individuals and a group.
Leading Through Difficult Times
Learn how to lead through difficult times using crisis management.
Leading with Emotional Intelligence
Develop emotional intelligence by expanding your personal and social competencies.
Letting an Employee Go Gracefully
Not the right fit for your team? Learn how to let employees go with tact.
Motivating Your Team
Create a motivating workplace and spark your team’s best work with new techniques.
Overcoming Common Challenges of Remote Managers
This guide covers common challenges managers face in remote environments.
Performance Management
Learn to plan for, oversee, and review your team’s performance to help them find success.
Resolving Conflict
Get tips and techniques to resolve conflict between colleagues quickly.
The Secrets of Skilled Delegation
Become indispensable. Know when and how to delegate to get work done through a team.
Transitioning to Remote Work
Guide your team through the transition from working in the office to working from home.
Personal Development
4 Personality Types That Suffer From Chronic Lateness
Discover your personality type and learn tips to overcome the cycle of lateness.
4 Ways to Add Value and Earn a Raise at Work
Explore four ways to increase your contributions and compensation at work.
5 Career Roadblocks and How to Overcome Them
Learn how to overcome five of the most common obstacles to career development.
Assessing Your Strengths, Interests, and Values
Identify and leverage your unique strengths, interests, and values at work.
Feeling Unmotivated at Work? Common Causes and Tips to Increase Motivation
Learn four primary causes of low motivation along with strategies to overcome each.
How to Get Noticed at Work
Get noticed and increase your visibility at work with the help of this training.
How to Land Your Dream Job
Land your dream job with this training’s resume, cover letter, and interviewing tips.
How to Overcome Your Fear of Failure
Overcome your fear of failure and learn to take more positive, professional risks.
Scheduling 101: How to Prioritize Your Tasks and Avoid Procrastination
Learn how to create a schedule that embraces shifting priorities.
Setting Goals That Actually Work
Create achievable goals with these foolproof, time-tested tips.
Time Management Essentials
Ramp up your productivity by exploring the basics of time management.
Time to Find a New Job? Here’s How
Ready to find a new job? This course guides you through the process.
Unsolved Mystery: The Case of Amelia Earhart
See how easy it is to bring educational content to life.
Professional Skills
5 Strategies for Managing Scope
Boost your ability to define and maintain scope.
6 Tips for Successful Peer-to-Peer Training
Learn to develop leadership and communication skills by training a new peer.
A Guide to Empathy at Work
Foster connection in the workplace with this comprehensive guide on empathy.
A Guide to Workplace Professionalism
Learn the basics of professional behavior and attitudes in the workplace.
Advanced Problem-Solving
Supercharge your problem-solving skills with these proven techniques.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Problem-Solving
Learn a five-step approach to overcoming even the trickiest of issues.
Business Writing Fundamentals
Learn how to communicate effectively through business writing.
Change Management for Project Managers
Learn how to analyze and implement project changes.
Change Management Fundamentals
Gain a strong foundational understanding of change management.
Change Management Models: Understanding the Basics
Discover five fundamental change management models and how they work
Coming Back From a Big Workplace Mistake
Repair the damage and rebuild your reputation after making a big workplace mistake.
Common Workplace Challenges and How to Handle Them
Learn how to navigate common workplace challenges.
Communication Fundamentals
Learn to clearly and effectively send and receive messages at work.
Communication Strategies for Project Managers
Learn how to communicate effectively with your team.
Creating and Delivering Business Presentations
This training helps learners create and deliver winning business presentations.
Developing a Growth Mindset
Unlock your team's capacity to learn, grow, and thrive.
Developing and Maintaining a Professional Network
Grow your career by nurturing a rich and diverse professional network.
Do's and Don'ts After Losing Your Job
Lost your job? Don’t panic. Here’s how to get back on track.
Getting Started With Project Management
Learn the basics of project management.
Giving Effective Feedback
Help others become the best versions of themselves with effective feedback.
Guide to Negotiation and Persuasion
Learn the art of successfully influencing others using negotiation and persuasion.
How to Build Better Relationships With Your Boss and Coworkers
Learn to develop effective working relationships with your boss and coworkers.
How to Have a Difficult Conversation
Improve interpersonal skills with the four-step process in this course.
How to Improve Your Focus at Work
Learn tips and tricks to avoid distractions and maximize concentration.
How to Work Effectively With Different Communication Styles
This guide covers four communication styles and how to work effectively with each.
Improve Your Business Writing Skills
Learn quick self-assessment tricks to improve your business writing skills.
Improving Your Project Management Skills
Discover how to make your projects better.
Master the Art of Verbal Communication
Level up your workplace verbal communication skills to "expert".
Mastering Project Management Frameworks
Explore project management frameworks and learn how to apply them to your projects.
Overcoming Procrastination
Inspire your team to overcome procrastination and boost productivity.
Problem-Solving Fundamentals
Learn problem-solving strategies and mindsets anyone can use to overcome challenges.
Project Management 101
Build training that'll help your team hone essential project management skills.
Project Management Scheduling
Improve your project scheduling skills.
Receiving and Seeking Feedback
Help your team to grow with training on receiving and seeking feedback.
Resolving Conflict With Coworkers
Get your team to work in harmony with training on conflict resolution.
Secrets to Successful Reporting for Project Managers
Enhance your project reporting abilities.
Supercharging Your Career With the Help of a Mentor
Unlock the career benefits of finding a mentor by becoming a model mentee.
Take Control of Your Future: Career Development 101
Use these tools to plan, manage, and advance your career.
The Art of Managing Up
Create alignment and build an effective relationship with your manager.
The Complete Guide for New Professionals
This guide walks new professionals from first-day jitters to job mastery.
The Remote Work Survival Guide
Learn to navigate the challenges of remote work with four expert strategies.
Time Management
Use these tips to help your team work smarter, not harder.
When to Ask Your Boss for Help
Train your team how to determine the best ways to escalate an issue.
Workplace Communication Basics
Improve workplace communication by adapting this fundamental course.
Workplace Distractions: How to Avoid Time-Wasting Traps
Cut out distractions once and for all with these easy-to-implement strategies.
Updated June 8, 2022
Write Like a Boss
Learn to communicate written messages clearly, efficiently, and effectively.
Sales and Marketing
A Guide to Brand Identity and Strategy
This course will help define, shape, and use your brand to stand out from competition.
A Guide to Content Marketing: Developing Your Strategy and Crafting Compelling Content
Become a savvy content creator by learning how to develop a cohesive strategy.
A Quick Guide to Developing a Go-to-Market Strategy
Make your product launch a success with a winning go-to-market strategy.
An Introduction to Sales Enablement
Discover the importance of providing the right resources to your sales reps.
Build the Ultimate Sales Presentation Slide Deck
Learn to build a slide deck and impress your audience with a pitch that sticks.
Building Relationships in Sales
Dive into the relational aspect of sales.
Closing the Deal: Negotiation Strategies to Increase Sales
Master the art of sales negotiation to close more deals.
Customer and Market Research
Gain an actionable customer and competitor understanding to win in the market.
Expert Strategies for Overcoming Sales Objections
Sales objections aren’t always a hard “No.” Learn to overcome them in this course.
Fundamentals
Review the basics of sales.
Getting Started With Marketing Analytics
Learn how to use analytics to maximize your marketing success.
How to Develop Winning Product Pages and Descriptions
Increase product page conversions with these design and copywriting tips.
How to Handle Objections: Getting Customers to Say, "Yes!"
Empower your sales team with practical tips and realistic scenarios.
Managing a Sales Team
Master the tools managers need to empower reps and drive sales.
Marketing Fundamentals: Your Getting Started Guide
Kick off your marketing journey with a go-to fundamentals guide.
Optimizing Your Images for SEO
Elevate your marketing efforts by learning to optimize images for SEO.
Paid Advertising
Learn the ins and outs of paid advertising in this comprehensive course.
Product Marketing Fundamentals
Explore the fundamentals of product marketing and the product life cycle.
Psychology Tips That Unlock Sales
Get tips to understand the mind, meet client needs, and close the sale.
Secrets to Winning Sales Presentations
Effectively demonstrate you’re the perfect solution for your prospect’s needs.
Social Media Marketing 101
Learn social media marketing basics in this first of two courses.
Social Media Marketing 201
Sharpen your social media marketing savvy in this second of two courses.
The Ultimate Sales Prospecting Guide
Open new relationships—and win more sales—by learning to prospect like a pro.
Website Marketing
Follow a small business owner’s story as she learns the basics of website marketing.
Why People Buy: Boost Sales by Understanding Customers' Needs
Uncover buyers’ needs and motivations to boost sales.
Your Comprehensive Email Marketing Guide
Learn to send and analyze top-quality email marketing campaigns.