Introduction
With busy schedules, constant distractions, and limited time, traditional training courses often no longer fit into the modern working day. Microlearning offers a solution: learning in short, focused units. In this article, you will learn why this method is so effective – and how you can get started right away with Lessonator.
What is microlearning?
Microlearning describes short learning units lasting a maximum of 5–10 minutes that deal with a specific topic or question. The focus is not on the length, but on the targeted effect.
Learning in everyday life works best in small, relevant bursts.
– Prof. Dr. Ulrike de Galan, Hochschule für Angewandte Pädagogik
Vorteile von Microlearning
- Ideal for target groups with very busy schedules
- Content can be created and updated quickly
- Highly mobile-friendly – ideal for smartphone use
- Higher learner activity and repetition rate
- Well suited for soft skills, compliance, tools, and processes
Implement microlearning with Lessonator
Lessonator enables you to create microlearning courses by:
- Compact page formats
- Structured into learning units instead of long chapters
- Option to link individual modules
- Ideal for frequent course updates
- Quiz and feedback available after each unit
Practical tips
- Focus each unit on a specific learning objective
- Use active headings, e.g., “How to set up your email inbox.”
- Use short videos, graphics, and interactions
- Add learning prompts via email or MS Teams
- Combine microlearning with traditional onboarding or blended learning
Conclusion
Microlearning adapts to your employees’ everyday lives—not the other way around. Short, targeted learning units promote engagement, repetition, and lasting understanding. With Lessonator, you can easily design microlearning courses and combine them flexibly.