introductory education; orientation education
Refers to initial training or educational programs for newcomers, such as new employees or students, covering basic knowledge and skills.
The orientation education for new employees will start next week.
The university provides introductory education for first-year students.
オリエンテーション is a more general term for orientation sessions, often shorter and less structured than 導入教育, which implies a systematic educational program.
研修 refers to training or workshop in a broader sense, not necessarily limited to introductory level; 導入教育 specifically targets newcomers' initial learning phase.
Compound of 導入 (introduction) and 教育 (education). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term is a straightforward modern coinage.