A CMMS program works as a safe central repository for all asset data, work orders, inventory, and other key information maintenance teams need to have access to. When you have CMMS maintenance management software, you and your team can track work activities, parts usage, and asset lifecycle. Due to better, more efficient planning and scheduling, you can maximize labor, material resources, and equipment better.

But to experience all the benefits this software provides, you and your employees need to know how to use it properly. You can learn to maximize this technology and investment by undergoing the required training.

The Advantages of Undergoing CMMS Training

Below are the four specific benefits you and your team can get when everyone undergoes a comprehensive training program for using CMMS:

1. It helps everyone adapt to using the software faster

Not everyone can quickly accept and use new technology that is introduced in the workplace, no matter how valuable it may be.

A formal user training program allows your employees to understand the benefits of the CMMS program. Moreover, it enables them to actually see how using the software helps make work easier and improves processes. Because of this, they will accept this new piece of technology more openly.

When your employees understand the value of the program, they will work hard to understand it, so that they can use it properly.

2. It allows all users to know the ins and outs of the program

A CMMS program has a variety of features and tools that many new users will have difficulty using or even find. This could be doubly challenging if your team was using a different system before.

Having your team undergo training before the full implementation of the software ensures they understand the interface and different tools completely before they start using it.

From creating and managing work orders, maintenance schedules, and reports to organizing assets, your employees will know how to do all of these after taking the introductory course.

With sufficient training, your team will be adequately prepared to use the software. They will feel more confident and less stressed out about utilizing it as well.

3. It facilitates uniformity of use

Another benefit of having your employees undergo a CMMS pre-implementation training is that you ensure everyone is on the same page regarding its use. When you let your team study and use the program on their own, they will likely develop certain procedures or techniques for using it. These methods can cause errors that can affect important data, which, in turn, can impact various operations.

To ensure everyone follows the correct steps and instructions and best practices for using the CMMS program, have a trainer conduct a proper pre-implementation learning program. Aside from reducing the incidence of error, you will help set up your team for uniformity and success.

4. It promotes the speed and efficiency of software implementation

Learning the ins and outs of a CMMS program can take days. Some people need several hours to master the steps involved in performing even a single function. Trying out different techniques can cause your employees to make plenty of mistakes, leading to wastage of time and resources. 

Trying out different techniques can cause your employees to make plenty of mistakes, leading to wastage of time and resources. 

Adequate training allows your team to avoid spending several hours of guesswork and committing serious errors. They can learn to use the CMMS software correctly and efficiently in a shorter period, which means your business will begin reaping all the benefits of this technology much faster.

Aladdin’s Standout CMMS Training

As one of the leading cloud-based asset management software providers in the Middle East, Aladdin provides customers full support, which includes comprehensive training for its implementation and use.

Upon purchasing our software, we can schedule a trainer to visit your workplace to provide hands-on training and instruction for using the program. Alternatively, we have various online training platforms that can provide this service at a more convenient time for your team.  During this training, your team can witness first hand how to use the platform correctly and efficiently.

Your employees can ask any questions they have and ask the trainer to show the steps or processes repeatedly until they fully understand these.

We have also uploaded several free videos on our YouTube Channel that can help you and your team learn the ins and outs of our CMMS software.

These videos discuss key topics in detail and provide a complete demonstration of how to use various features. These include:

• Asset management
• Personnel and inventory management
• Work request and work order management
• Planned preventive maintenance or PPM
• Scheduling
• Dashboard and reporting
• Requestor and crew mobile apps
• Manager mobile apps

Aladdin clients are provided extensive training, which can be designed according to your team’s schedule and requirements. Whether you choose to have one of our staff conduct the training or use our videos, we will help you get the most from our CMMS program.

Change the way you do business with Aladdin, our cloud-based asset management system. Get in touch with us via our Contact Us page to know more about our software. Our specialists can show you why using Aladdin is the best decision you can make for your business.