Microlearning platforms are corporate learning solutions employed by HR and learning and development (L&D) departments. These training solutions provide employees with short bursts of focused educational content that fit into a daily workflow and are accessible on any device. Companies can create their own content or access a pre-existing learning content library that includes a mix of video, flashcards, and performance support resources, to name a few.
Microlearning platforms should not be confused with corporate LMS software or learning experience platform (LEP) software. LEPs and microlearning platforms vary in the problems they help businesses solve and their target audiences. LEPs often provide employees with employee-driven, computer- or desk-based educational content. Microlearning platforms, on the other hand, fit into the workflow for desk-based or deskless employees to help improve specific role-based knowledge. Meanwhile, corporate LMS focus on administering, managing, and reporting on corporate training often for compliance purposes. Microlearning platforms integrate with corporate LMS software to help companies enhance the learning experience by incorporating microlearning into the platform.
To qualify for inclusion in the Microlearning Platforms category, a product must:
- Provide corporate learning solutions that fit into the work day and are accessible on any device, including mobile, point of sale, tablets, or computers
- Offer content options that include tools for content creation or a pre-existing content library
- Provide a variety of microlearning content formats such as video, interactive modules, articles, job aids, blog posts, flash cards, gamified activities, practice exercises, and questions
- Track employees’ performance data so businesses can audit, adjust, and improve training efforts
