L&D Glossary

Microlearning

Short, focused lessons that fit into a few minutes.

What is Microlearning?

Microlearning delivers training in short, focused chunks — typically a few minutes each — rather than long courses. It suits busy and frontline staff who learn in the flow of work, and it tends to improve retention by spacing learning out.

Why it matters

Short lessons are easier to fit into a workday and easier to remember — especially for deskless and frontline teams.

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