Microlearning is all about delivering training modules in bite-size chunks - typically lasting no more than 5 minutes.

It’s usually made to be mobile-friendly, even mobile-first, so that it can be accessed at the point of need - such as just prior to a client visit, on a construction site etc - even if that’s in a remote location.

Benefits of Microlearning…

For the Learner

The learner benefits from snappy, to the point content that should be right what they need in the moment - no overkill, no excess info that could lead to the important points being forgotten.

For L&D

While trimming down previously long, detailed training into 3-5 minute learning nuggets might seem like a headache in short-term, down the line it will make your job easier. Much quicker and easier to keep brief modules up to date than long, heavy training programmes.

For Finance

You’re looking to minimise costs to the business and maximise the ROI of training. Less content means that those creating it need to be ruthlessly efficient. When this becomes routine, there’ll be less waste - there’s simply no room for fluff, so costs can’t spiral.

What are Microlearning Solutions?

Microlearning solutions include 3 key types:

• Microlearning platforms - a learning management system (LMS) or learning portal that’s home to your content, making it easy for learners to access training, and for L&D or HR professionals to monitor it’s use and effectiveness.

• Easy elearning authoring tools - some solutions have been created to enable subject matter experts to capture their knowledge and share it with their peers in a bite-size format, without the need for design expertise.

• Custom elearning content - created by experts, that’s made according to the client’s specifications, and made perfect for bite-size consumption.

Who are the Best Microlearning Solution Providers?

There are so many elearning companies on the market, but the best microlearning solution providers make things quick and easy. Here are some that are doing a great job of exactly that:

iSpring LMS

The iSpring LMS is an innovative, yet easy to use learning platform designed to deliver training for those on the go, but also create the content within the same platform.

With iSpring’s built-in authoring tool, you can create elearning content in a wide range of formats, including video, text and mini process simulations. It can then be accessed both online and offline - ideal for those travelling.

The iSpring Learn LMS comes with a 30-day trial, so it’s easy to try it out risk-free.

First Media

First Media is a bespoke elearning company in the UK, creating vibrant and engaging microlearning for charities, the public sector, and many well-known brands and organisations.

The company creates microlearning content in the form of:

• Images such as illustrations, technical diagrams or infographics 

• Short snippets of text, like definitions, explainers and client overviews 

• Brief audio clips 

• Short videos 

• Quizzes and games

First Media have a page about their microlearning solutions on their website.

Day One Technologies

Another well-established elearning company, Day One have been serving well-known brands with the latest in elearning technology and content for over 25 years.

As well as compliance training and employee development across many sectors - including Finance, Government and Not-for-Profit - their microlearning is used in high-consequence industries, such as transport and logistics, health, manufacturing and construction.

For example, Amazon needed to deliver HAZMAT (hazardous materials) training to their pickers and packers at fulfilment centres across Europe. Day One created bite-size health and safety training that could be easily accessed on tablets.

The simple, visual format was ideal in noisy, busy environments and accessible for a workforce with various levels of literacy.

Learn more about Day One’s custom elearning solutions over on their website.

In Summary

Gone are the days when employee training meant sitting through many hours in a classroom environment, where the content soon then gets forgotten.

With elearning, and now microlearning, you can deliver just-in-time training - any time, anywhere content just when your people need it most.