Corporate training is quietly failing. If your learners are left to their own devices, 80% of them will never finish the training you give them. Most organisations don’t even realise this because 20% completion rates are often considered “normal” in enrolment-based corporate learning. That means the majority of your budget is being spent on content that delivers zero return. But
If you’re only producing training content in English, you’re ignoring 85% of your global opportunity. Let that sink in. Most training companies don’t realise how much they’re leaving on the table. Not because their training isn’t good, but because it’s only accessible to a small slice of the global workforce. And while the need for multilingual training has always been
You know the pain. You have a 200-page company manual, maybe some meeting recordings and an old slide deck. Someone on your team says, “We need onboarding training.” And just like that, you are staring down a week’s worth of copying, pasting, editing and hoping people actually read it. And the worst part? They don’t. Most company training is long,
Training materials are more than words on a screen. Research into learning design has shown that strong visuals increase recall, create context and make complex ideas easier to understand. Yet many organisations still rely on generic stock photography or staged images that bear little resemblance to their real workplace. The result is predictable. PowerPoint slides look the same as every
Most people study in ways that feel comfortable but do not work. Highlighting, rereading and memorising notes create the illusion of learning but result in poor long-term retention. Learners forget up to 70% of material within 24 hours because the brain has not been properly challenged. This is why modern learning needs scientifically proven methods that engage memory, encourage active
Can artificial intelligence really build your training games? The hype around AI tools is everywhere. We are told they can write our emails, analyse our data and even design our courses. But can they really create something as complex as an interactive training game? This question matters. For learning and development teams under pressure to produce content quickly, the idea
Artificial intelligence is no longer confined to generating text. It is now entering the space of interactive design, helping trainers and educators build learning experiences that once required coding expertise. One of the most exciting developments is vibe coding with Google Gemini. Vibe coding allows you to give the AI a “vibe” or overall direction, and it does the heavy
The role of artificial intelligence in education and training is expanding at a rapid pace. In our AI in Training series we look at practical applications of AI tools that can make life easier for trainers, teachers and learning and development professionals. Each episode takes a popular AI tool and examines how it works, what it does well, and where
The Challenge of Training Design In business training, one of the biggest challenges is making content relevant for learners. Generic courses often fail to meet expectations, which leaves participants disengaged. Effective training isn’t just about sharing information – it’s about aligning material with specific learner needs. ChatGPT provides trainers and learning professionals with a powerful way to streamline preparation while
For many organisations, the Learning Management System (LMS) has long been viewed as a functional necessity. It stores training records, delivers compliance courses, and keeps track of certifications. Useful, yes, but rarely exciting. For years, it has been treated as a back-office requirement rather than a strategic asset. However, the landscape is changing. Advances in artificial intelligence have created a
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