Advisor Academy for Centers: OnBoard Advisors fast and keep annual training on track!

A structured, self-paced training system designed for Center Directors and statewide networks (WBCs, SBDCs, and similar organizations) who need a repeatable way to train advisors, standardize onboarding, and verify annual training hours.

Who this is for:

  • Center Directors and leadership teams responsible for advisor onboarding and performance

  • Statewide WBC/SBDC programs that need consistency across multiple locations

  • Teams that must document and track annual training hours and completion


What this solves:

  • Advisors get everything they need when they join the center (GrowthWheel + center-specific onboarding)

  • Directors can track whether advisors are completing required annual training hours

  • Training becomes consistent, measurable, and easy to update over time


Training options we can provide

  • Center training (your internal onboarding + policies + required procedures)

  • Business Advisor Certificate (BAC) focused on interpersonal skills

  • GrowthWheel Certification Course

  • GrowthWheel Continued Education workshops (ongoing skill-building)

  • Custom course development based on your center’s needs


Outcomes

With the GrowthWheel Advisor Academy, Centers can:

  • Onboard advisors faster with consistent training standards

  • Ensure advisors complete annual training hours (with visibility and accountability)

  • Maintain a current training library that adapts as your center evolves

What’s included

  • A dedicated eLearning site for your center (or statewide network)

  • Structured learning paths by role, tenure, and required annual hours

  • Completion tracking and analytics for directors and center leadership

  • Reporting support to review progress and identify gaps


The GrowthWheel LMS is available for GrowthWheel Certified Partners. The basic service is included in the GrowthWheel License Fee. For additional services fees apply.

Read license terms here