Is Your Training Sticking? Science Says… Probably Not
Most corporate training is forgotten within days. Studies show that traditional learning methods—like lectures and passive reading—lead to shockingly low retention rates. That means hours of training could be wasted, along with your budget.
According to the National Training Laboratories’ Learning Pyramid, learners retain:
5% from lectures
10% from reading
30% from demonstrations
75% from practice-based learning
90% when they teach others
So, if you’re relying on standard e-learning courses filled with slides and quizzes, your learners could be forgetting 95% of what they learn. The good news? Science-backed strategies can improve retention—and an LMS like Circle LMS can make them easy to implement.
What Works: 3 Research-Backed Training Strategies
1. Hands-On Learning: 75% Retention
💡 “Learning by doing” leads to significantly better retention than passive methods.
🔹 How Circle LMS Supports Hands-On Learning:
✅ VR Course Compatibility – Provide immersive, risk-free training environments that help employees gain practical experience.
✅ On-Site Exam Scheduling – Seamlessly arrange live exams to test skills in real-world, job-specific scenarios.
✅ Live Event Scheduling – Organize interactive workshops, role-playing, and skill-building sessions for hands-on practice.
✅ Assessment Tools & Checklists – Track and validate employees’ applied skills
2. Social Learning: 90% Retention
💡 “We learn best when we learn together.”
People remember more when they discuss, collaborate, or teach others.
🔹 How Circle LMS Supports Social Learning:
✅ Discussion Forums – Create spaces for employees to ask questions, share insights, and engage in collaborative learning.
✅ Mentorship & Feedback Tools – Connect new hires with experienced employees and enable structured feedback to reinforce learning.
✅ Group-Based Learning – Encourage teamwork through live group activities and shared learning experiences
3. Spaced Learning: Combat the “Forgetting Curve”
💡 “People forget 70% of new information within 24 hours unless reinforced.”
The Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve shows that without reinforcement, memory fades quickly. The solution? Spaced repetition—delivering training in short, spaced-out intervals rather than one-time sessions.
🔹 How Circle LMS Supports Spaced Learning:
✅ Microlearning Modules – Offer bite-sized lessons that make learning manageable and easy to absorb.
✅ Automated Refresher Courses – Schedule follow-up learning sessions to reinforce key concepts and keep information fresh.
✅ Personalized Learning Paths – Automatically adapt training to individual progress and needs, ensuring learners stay engaged and on track.
Make Training Stick. Make Skills Last.
Corporate training shouldn’t just check a compliance box—it should drive real skills and knowledge retention. Science-backed methods like hands-on training, social learning, and spaced repetition are proven to work.
With Circle LMS, you can:
✅ Move beyond passive learning with real-world simulations and assessments.
✅ Foster collaboration and peer learning for better engagement.
✅ Automate spaced learning to ensure long-term knowledge retention.
Want to see how science-backed training can work for your team? Book a free demo with Circle LMS today!
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