In the digital age, training and skills development has never been more accessible. Careers and qualifications are set to evolve as rapidly as society in general, a reality that leads to a constant growth in demand for training.
In terms of predictions for 2022, some of these, such as instructional video and continuing education, remain widespread. On the other hand, Adaptive Learning and virtual reality seem to be the training trends for the coming year.
Here is everything you need to know about the best training trends of 2023, how they work, their originality, and their added value for learners.
The 10 learning trends of 2023:
- 1. Self-assessment or placement test
- 2. Continuous learning
- 3. On-demand training
- 4. Adaptive learning
- 5. The development of nudge in training
- 6. Campus, academies and corporate universities
- 7. Social Learning or Collaborative Learning
- 8. The real-life experience
- 9. Gamification
- 10. Virtual reality in training
1. Self-assessment or placement test
In order to develop professionally, it is useful to acquire new skills through training. However, the importance of self-assessment and self-criticism is often underestimated.
In addition to training, regular self-assessment is essential in order to take stock of progress and possibly adjust the course taken.
Self-assessment, also known as a placement test, makes it possible to become aware of one’s strong points in order to highlight them in the modules followed, while identifying one’s weak points and adapting the training accordingly.
▶︎ Our opinion: self-assessment is essential in order to offer a training programme that allows the employee to grow.
2. Continuous learning
The traditional idea that learning can only take place face-to-face, during a specific time slot or period, with predefined content, is obsolete.
With the democratisation of teleworking, the explosion of digital jobs carried out from home and the growing demand from employees for hybrid work, the rules of training are no longer the same.
Nowadays, we talk more about lifelong learning, i.e. a person is able to learn throughout the year at various one-off events, such as webinars or e-learning programmes.
This means that everyone can learn as much as they want, at any time and in any way they want. It is thus a permanent learning process that provides flexibility and an almost tailor-made learning quality.
▶︎ Our opinion: changes in the working environment and career development make it necessary to provide employees with continuing education.
3. On-demand training
Following on from what we have just discussed, it is undeniable that the possibility of personalising one’s training course is a factor that is increasingly sought after by learners. In 2023, training organisations and companies have a great interest in following this trend.
The “Pick & Choose” function enables everyone to obtain training on demand, i.e. it will be possible to select the precise content and scope of the training. This allows each employee to manage their own development, at their own pace and according to the skills they wish to develop.
▶︎ Our opinion: The personalisation of the career path was already underway in 2022, and we are betting on an acceleration of the phenomenon within companies.
4. Adaptive learning
Adaptive Learning is a training concept that aims to align training with the profile and specific objectives of each candidate.
In practice, artificial intelligence allows the training offer to be personalised so that it is both individual and progressive. The training offer is thus directly adapted to each person, in terms of content, training path and order of modules, but also in terms of teaching methods.
Some companies go so far as to adopt genuine adaptive learning software in order to adjust the training offer in real time according to the learner’s performance. A revolution in the training sector that is well worth following in 2023!
▶︎ Our opinion: personalisation has become central to the creation of training programmes. Training becomes continuous, it also becomes chosen!
5. The development of nudge in training
The term “nudge” refers to the notion of a helping hand. Training nudges are used to motivate employees to take certain training courses that could be beneficial to their career path.
It is important to note that there is no question of constraint or even pressure, but rather of suggestions that the employer can make by taking advantage of cognitive biases. The suggestions can be shared through internal communication campaigns.
▶︎ Our opinion: an emerging phenomenon that deserves to be monitored. Nudge will help to develop the personalisation of training courses.
6. Campus, academies and corporate universities
When it comes to training, a company is best placed to determine the training courses that are adapted to the needs of its employees.
Among the training trends of 2023, we note the corporate universities, generally launched and run by the HR departments of each company. These in-house universities can also be run by specific departments in order to improve their relevance, as in the case of retail and sales teams.
A corporate university can optimise the hard and soft skills of employees, target the skills and developments that employees and the company in general need, and increase the number of face-to-face meetings.
▶︎ Our opinion: recruitment difficulties and the needs of the field are strongly encouraging companies to create efficient internal structures. The trend accelerates strongly in 2023.
7. Social Learning or Collaborative Learning
It is often said that learning in a community promotes the assimilation of knowledge and strengthens interpersonal bonds. Both of these are important benefits for any company.
Social Learning, or Collaborative Learning, can be described as learning not in isolation but in a group, where knowledge and experience are shared, interactivity between employees and improved performance are achieved.
▶︎ Our opinion: A training trend that is likely to be talked about this year. Watch closely in 2023!
8. The real-life experience
The knowledge acquired during a training course is valuable, but its value is increased tenfold when it is accompanied by a real-life situation. The aim here is to combine theory and practice, so that the learner’s skills are reinforced at the end of the course.
New technologies are a key asset in this respect, particularly with regard to virtual reality. It is now possible to simulate a field situation or a particular context in order to assess whether the learner is able to correctly apply the knowledge acquired, and to identify his or her strong and weak points.
▶︎ Our opinion: No more classroom training to share theory! The classroom meetings are now an opportunity to carry out role plays, case studies and practice.
9. Gamification
The digital age is synonymous with e-learning, social networks and digital tools that are accessible to all. But gamification is one of the many contributions of the modern age.
Gamification means integrating game elements (especially video games or board games) into the training process.
Why do we do this?
Quite simply to make learning fun, to benefit from new evaluation criteria, and to introduce a system of points and rewards to stimulate the involvement and motivation of everyone.
The evaluation system that goes hand in hand with gamification is often better received and less stigmatising than the traditional system.
▶︎ Our opinion: the ubiquity of digital and the appetite for entertainment are boosting this trend.
10. Virtual reality in training
Finally, let’s finish this TOP 10 training trends 2023 with an unavoidable subject: virtual reality.
In essence, a training course aims to teach skills, tasks or even a particular job to a learner. Ultimately, the learner should be able to work independently with the newly acquired skills or job.
Virtual reality is thus a complement to theoretical teaching. Through complete immersion in a virtual world, the learner will be able to deepen the tasks and responsibilities related to his training, while gaining self-confidence.
▶︎ Our opinion: Despite the barrier to entry of the cost of equipment and programme development, virtual reality is gradually taking root in training. 2023 should see an acceleration to vary the training modalities and satisfy employees’ expectations.
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The year 2022, the post-pandemic year, has been a real challenge for retailers and brands. At the same time, the working environment is constantly evolving with the rise of the hybrid working trend.
In 2023, skills development will continue to play a major role in meeting the expectations of teams. The training offer in companies will continue to expand to offer content, methods and personalised courses. Unique training experiences.
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