Mandatory training
Also known as: Required training, statutory training
Mandatory training is training that employees are required to complete, either because the law or a regulator demands it, or because the company has made it compulsory. Training required by law is often called statutory training. What they share is that completion is not optional, has deadlines, and has to be tracked.
Statutory vs mandatory
Statutory training is required by law, such as health and safety or, in some sectors, anti-money-laundering. Mandatory training is a wider term that also includes training the company itself requires, such as a code of conduct course or a new system introduction.
Both need the same things: the right people assigned, deadlines, reminders, and a record.
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Managing mandatory training
Assign training automatically by role, department, and location so nobody is missed, set deadlines, and let reminders go out on their own. Escalate to managers when someone is overdue.
Much mandatory training has to be renewed, so track expiry dates and reassign in time.
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Measuring it
The key numbers are completion rate, on-time completion, and how many people are overdue or about to expire. For mandatory training the target is 100%, and any gap needs a follow-up.
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Frequently asked questions
What is mandatory training?
Training employees are required to complete, either by law or regulation, or because the company has made it compulsory.
What is the difference between mandatory and statutory training?
Statutory training is required by law. Mandatory training includes statutory training plus training the company itself requires.
What are examples of mandatory training?
Health and safety, fire safety, data protection, anti-money-laundering in finance, code of conduct, and role-specific certifications.
What happens if employees do not complete mandatory training?
The company carries the risk, from audit findings and fines to liability after an incident. Automatic reminders and manager escalation keep completion on track.
How do you track mandatory training?
With an LMS that assigns it by role, sets deadlines, reminds people, tracks expiry, and reports completion and overdue training.