Microlearning is one of the most effective forms of digital continuing education. It delivers knowledge in small, easily digestible units directly to where it is needed—in everyday work.

In this article, you will learn how to use Lessonator to create a professional microlearning course in just 5 steps that motivates and gets results.

What is microlearning?

Microlearning means learning in small doses. Instead of extensive courses, individual topics are addressed in a targeted manner—for example, in the form of:

  • explanatory videos
  • quiz questions
  • case studies
  • interactive exercises
  • Infographics or short texts

The goal: to package knowledge in such a way that it can be quickly absorbed and directly applied—ideal for on-the-job training, soft skills, or compliance.

The future of learning lies in small impulses—at the right time, in the right place.

– Dr. Martin Lindner, Educational researcher & author

Step 1: Define a specific goal

Microlearning thrives on focus. Consider the following:

  • Mikrolernen lebt von Konzentration. Bedenken Sie Folgendes:
  • Which skill or piece of information is the focus?

Example: “Employees know how to recognize phishing emails.”

Step 2: Break content down into micro units

Break the topic down into logical building blocks. Ideally, each unit should take 3–5 minutes to complete.

Example structure:

  1. Short video (2 min): What is phishing?
  2. Checklist (1 min): 5 warning signs
  3. Mini quiz (2 questions)
  4. Reflection question: “Have you ever reported a suspicious email?”

Step 3: Visual and interactive implementation

With Lessonator, you can intuitively build your microlearning units—no programming skills required.
Focus on:

  • Images, icons, videos instead of long texts
  • drag-and-drop elements
  • Multiple-choice or fill-in-the-blank tests
  • simple yes/no questions for self-reflection

This is how information intake becomes real learning!

Step 4: Think mobile

Microlearning is ideal for mobile learning. Therefore, pay attention to:

  • short loading times
  • clear readability on smartphones
  • large clickable areas
  • clear structure (one piece of information per screen)

Courses created with Lessonator are responsive—they automatically adapt to any device.

Step 5: Test, gather feedback, improve

Before you roll out the course, test it with a small group. Pay attention to:

  • comprehensibility
  • Technology (e.g., charging behavior)
  • Motivation: Is the course being taken voluntarily?

Include a concluding question such as:
“What was the most important insight you gained from this course?”

Conclusion

With Lessonator, you can quickly create an effective microlearning course—ideal for situational learning, just-in-time knowledge, and sustainable skills development.

Small in concept, big in impact: Microlearning unfolds its effect—one unit at a time.