Custom Microlearning Solutions

Effective learning, tailored to fit the pace of work and life

With the pressures of work and life in delicate balance, how can learning fit in? Ever-increasing demands on the modern workforce are making it hard to imagine pausing to train, upskill, or refresh best practices. And microlearning is here to help.

Microlearning delivers bite-sized content that’s strategically packaged to fit into a learner’s busy life. It’s usually delivered digitally in a moment of need, and can use any number of technologies. Micro-lessons are short in duration, and can either stand alone or support larger education or performance needs.

Microlearning infuses education and support into the workplace.

We’re seeing the impact of learning on performance—and it comes with very real business results.

There are two main types of microlearning:

Training

Designed to be consumed in advance of the moment of performance, training is intended to provide knowledge or skills the learner doesn’t already possess

Performance Support

Provides on-the-job tools and content that help an employee to do a task; for example checklists, model examples, and how-to videos

Learning in the Flow of Work

As a subset of performance support, Learning in the Flow of Work (LIFOW) teaches an employee while they’re performing a job task or function; for instance, step-by-step directions that appear on a tablet while the learner progresses through each instruction—without interruption to their flow of work.

By really zeroing in on individual learner needs, relevant content requirements, and the right technology, SweetRush uses microlearning as an effective way to improve performance and evolve your organization at macro scale.

The Big Benefits of Microlearning

Microlearning is designed to fit seamlessly into an employee’s regular workflow, makes efficient use of their valuable time and attention, and offers practical applications that prove the training’s effectiveness—often, right away. These qualities have positive impacts on businesses too: not only does microlearning free employees to go back to their duties more quickly than other educational approaches, it’s more likely to be used closer to the moment of need, making microlearning more likely to show real performance improvements.

As a pragmatic modality that focuses on having the greatest impact in the quickest time, both businesses and learners appreciate the many benefits of microlearning.

Raises knowledge retention

Increases skills acquisition

Boosts learner confidence

Expands employee engagement

The Future of Learning Is Here

While the concept of snackable learning isn’t especially new, the practice and implementation of microlearning is evolving rapidly. Thanks to our capabilities in user experience design and technology—and expertise in adult learning—we’re at the forefront of microlearning design. Supported by technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI (GenAI), Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), SweetRush’s clients are enabling today’s workforce with real-time feedback and personalized as-you-need-it education.

Microlearning with SweetRush

Whether you’re interested in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of your training, or ready to revolutionize your L&D programming, SweetRush has the expertise to bring microlearning to your organization.

SweetRush is:

Learner-centered: We understand learner context, specific needs, and how to infuse learning and performance support content into your workers’ everyday lives.

The best in instructional design: Our strengths in instructional design, visual design and user experience form the basis of intuitive, effective, and efficient learning journeys. We make microlearning feel like a natural part of the day.

Expert at storytelling: We pride ourselves on creating well-crafted visuals and strategic stories to make learning interesting and memorable. Storytelling increases long-term retention, which enables learners to more easily apply new skills and concepts, increasing transfer to the job.

Tech-forward: Our capabilities in traditional and emerging tech are tailored to bring impactful, measurable learning solutions to life, and enable learners to access them easily.

Don’t worry if this sounds like a lot—our microlearning development services have you covered! As your full-service partner, we’ll work together on a custom learning program that brings the right content, to the right learner, at the right time.

So, Where’s Microlearning Going Next?

Our resident microlearning expert, Carla Torgerson, sees microlearning gaining prevalence in the years ahead. According to Carla:

Microlearning will become more personalized and specific to the learner and their job. Training will become more relevant.

Microlearning will be used closer to the moment of need. The learner may reach for it, or we may automatically push it.

L&D will be able to make stronger correlations between learning and performance, and potentially even business outcomes.

Microlearning Awards

Top 3

Microlearning

Gold

Excellence in Learning Content

Top 20

Custom Content Development

Gold

Best Custom Content Learning

Gold

Best Blended Learning Program

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FAQs

How long should a microlearning asset be?

Just like many great questions, the answer varies. Some people say microlearning should take “just long enough to get the job done,” but that duration can vary depending on the task. A lesson with too much information—or too little—can feel like a waste of time. So, we believe that the sweet spot lies not in the duration of the microlearning experience, but rather in the value of the time spent.

Annie Hodson

Chief Client Solutions and Marketing Officer

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