--- title: "How to Approach Training When Implementing an Enterprise Asset Management System" description: "Author: Mike Els  Implementing an Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system is a significant endeavour for any organisation. It demands meticulous planning" image: https://onkey.com/wp-content/uploads/AdobeStock_369042655-scaled.jpeg canonical: https://onkey.com/how-to-approach-training-when-implementing-an-enterprise-asset-management-system/ url: https://onkey.getmd.ai/how-to-approach-training-when-implementing-an-enterprise-asset-management-system/.md last_converted: 2026-10-22T07:35:57.552Z --- × Blog # How to Approach Training When Implementing an Enterprise Asset Management System ### Recent Posts #### The ERP upgrade is not the only decision - 11 September 2026 #### On Key supporting Afrimat’s Asset Management Strategy - 3 August 2026 #### 11 Factors to consider when selecting a CMMS  - 24 July 2026 #### Is it the software that is not working or is the business process wrong? - 24 July 2026 #### Inspection findings don’t reduce risk. Follow-on work does. - 13 July 2026 --- ### Related Content #### The art of implementation: Why EAMS success lives or dies by your methodology - 20 May 2025 #### Rethinking Facilities Management – Embracing engineered maintenance for enhanced efficiency and compliance - 23 September 2024 #### How captivating CMMS user training improves asset performance - 30 October 2023 15 November 2023*Author: Mike Els* Implementing an Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system is a significant endeavour for any organisation. It demands meticulous planning and execution, with training playing a pivotal role in ensuring a successful implementation. Consider the following eight key considerations and strategies for effective training throughout the EAM implementation journey. By being cognisant of and addressing these factors, organisations can empower their workforce and maximise the advantages of their EAM system. Based on our experience with numerous successful EAM system implementations, there are eight essential criteria for shaping a comprehensive training programme and training capabilities for EAM implementations. 1. Training During Procurement: Clients can participate in On Key training courses to evaluate the supplier’s training capabilities before EAM system implementation. 2. Sensitisation Training: Initial training aimed at cultivating awareness and understanding of the EAM system during implementation. 3. Role-based Pathways: Assessing training needs based on user roles and conducting a gap analysis to target specific training. 4. Business Process Training: Training users to adhere to business processes during user acceptance testing, validating and refining these processes. 5. Training After Go-live: Ongoing training to support users, address gaps, and adapt to any changes in business processes. 6. Training for Contractors and External Users: Onboarding and specific application training for external users, ensuring compliance and safety. 7. Informal and Peer-to-Peer Training: Encouraging knowledge sharing among users to facilitate problem-solving and skills development. 8. Additional Training Resources: Utilising help files, tutorial videos, and support desks to provide prompt answers and technical assistance. Practical results-driven training is pivotal for the triumphant implementation of an EAM system. Organisations can reduce resistance, enhance data quality, optimise business processes, and elevate user proficiency by delivering a synergistic training approach at different implementation stages. A combination of formal and informal training methods, coupled with accessible resources, will cultivate a supportive learning environment for users. --- Contact Us × ##### Book a demo × × #### Thank you for registering for the On Key Connection Day. × You will receive a follow-up email with a map to the venue and additional arrangements for the day. We look forward to catching up with you. Kind regards **Marizanne Heunis** Head of Client Relations and Support – On Key