{"id":5030,"date":"2016-05-11T18:13:19","date_gmt":"2016-05-11T15:13:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/?p=5030"},"modified":"2025-01-30T22:23:02","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T20:23:02","slug":"what-is-microlearning-and-its-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.talentlms.com\/blog\/what-is-microlearning-and-its-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"What is microlearning and how can it benefit your training?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Microlearning is nothing new in the learning and development world. Not only is it here to stay, but it\u2019s also the future<\/em> of the way we do a lot of training in organizations.<\/p>\n

So what is microlearning? And why should it be an important part of your company\u2019s training strategy?<\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019ll define microlearning and discuss its benefits. We\u2019ll talk about when it should be used, and when it might not be the ideal solution. Finally, we\u2019ll share best practices for integrating microlearning into your organizational training.<\/p>\n

What is microlearning?<\/h2>\n

Microlearning is content taught in brief, single-concept lessons<\/strong>. Training content is broken down into small digestible chunks that each span anywhere from 3 to 10 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

These microlearning \u201cnuggets\u201d can stand alone or be connected and are usually available in a digital library for quick and easy access.<\/p>\n

Why microlearning is valuable to your employee development<\/h2>\n

There are many reasons more and more companies are turning to these short, to the point training experiences. Microlearning benefits your learning strategy because:<\/p>\n

It\u2019s targeted<\/h3>\n

With microlearning, you’re breaking content down into its most basic components. This lets learners zero in on specific concepts<\/strong>. So employees in need of a refresher on a training topic can easily find the information they need.<\/p>\n

For instance, customer service agents helping clients with specific problems can quickly review the best solution before meeting with them. With microlearning, they can log in and get the specific, individual content without having to skim through the entire course.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s more engaging<\/h3>\n

Shorter attention spans require faster access to information.<\/strong> People are used to turning to their phones for quick information.<\/p>\n

Short lessons ready for mobile consumption fit right in with today\u2019s patterns of learning. According to a recent poll of employees who are unsatisfied with their employer’s training, 28% said they would be happier with it if sessions were shorter<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s accessible<\/h3>\n

Microlearning is often associated with mobile learning<\/a><\/strong>. Training that’s available on mobile devices is more flexible. Employees can engage with training in downtime without disrupting their busy work schedules.<\/p>\n

Mobile options for learning also make microlearning more motivating for employees. Today\u2019s workers are used to the convenience of using their smartphones for everything. Offering training in a familiar environment makes it easier to engage with the content.<\/p>\n

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It makes delivery easier and more affordable<\/h3>\n

Microlearning enhances scalability<\/strong>. It lets you update content and roll it out to your entire workforce immediately. That means you can respond to changes in policy or training demands more quickly. It also means savings in the time and cost of gathering people for traditional training.<\/p>\n

Microlearning courses are also more cost-efficient to produce and roll out. You can use your own LMS features to build out content. And many LMS platforms are built specifically for microlearning<\/strong><\/a>, making it a breeze to input content and deliver training.<\/p>\n

It boosts knowledge retention<\/h3>\n

Focusing on one concept at a time and reinforcing it with quizzes helps make content more \u201csticky.\u201d<\/p>\n

Small, easy-to-access lessons are also easier to revisit. This improves the likelihood that employees will refresh their knowledge when needed.<\/p>\n

How can I apply microlearning at work?<\/h2>\n

There are many reasons why microlearning is a good idea for your organization. But how does it apply to your existing training needs? Here are a few ideas on ways to incorporate microlearning into your company\u2019s training strategy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n