The Role of Microlearning in Workforce Development
Traditional training programs—while once effective—are increasingly falling short. Lengthy sessions, static content, and rigid schedules no longer resonate with today’s digital-native workforce. Microlearning has emerged as a powerful alternative: a bite-sized, on-demand approach that delivers highly targeted, task-specific modules that address skill gaps exactly when and where they arise—often embedded directly into the flow of work. Think AR-based tutorials for manufacturing tasks or in-app learning nudges during software use. Enhanced by AI and machine learning, these systems now personalize content delivery, adapting to learners’ behaviour and performance in real time.
Its impact is clear across industries—from compliance training in BFSI to just-in-time updates in healthcare and tech. No surprise then that the global microlearning market is on track to reach $2.96 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 13.13%.
