An article at trainingzone.co.uk described five essential features of such a system.
1. Microtraining
Given the possible problems with concentration, content should be brief. It is advisable to divide learning into smaller units lasting no longer than a quarter of an hour at a time. Read more here: Microlearning: A new trend in online education comes to companies.
2. Access from anywhere
Microtraining should be available from a variety of outlets so that trainees can access it wherever and whenever they want or need. This means:
- trainings should be available 24/7 with notifications of new content.
- training materials are available on all types of device.
- creating a habit: using the training facilities should become as automatic as turning on a water tap.
3. Linking up with corporate goals
There must be a correlation between the training ecosystem and the requirements of a particular company, in which each individual is aware of the need to develop from both a personal and professional point of view.
4. Application in practice
The practice should also be realistic. This can be achieved by setting up scenes from real life which actively involve participants. Ultimately this should lead to what is known as “unconscious competence”, whereby appropriate behaviour and responses come as second nature.
5. Emotions and fun
Training will always be more effective if people actually enjoy taking part in it. Using video, for example, is one aspect of this; it is also useful to give trainees the opportunity to practice in all situations – say, immediately before they are scheduled to deliver an important speech.
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