We review 7 trends in corporate training in 2023 so that you know the strategies your company needs to implement to have a year full of success.

We often hear that education is the solution to all problems. And although it is not a miraculous remedy, it is undoubtedly one of the essential elements to achieve transformation, whether at a personal or collective level. Unfortunately, many companies still think that providing training and education to their workers is an unnecessary expense or a luxury.

According to the According to the Work Thermometer of the OCC, 49% of Mexican workers do not receive training in their jobs.

Similarly, in its Labor Report Mexico 2019, Hays found that only the 44% of companies train their employees.

Another survey from the OCC reports even less favorable data, detailing that only the 11% of companies provided training to their employees during 2019.

In the face of this unpromising outlook, it is advisable to put on a brave face and start working on a solution. So let's review the trends in corporate training for 2023, which will help your company stay ahead.

1. Life-long learning

Today we know that we do not only learn when we go to school or in the family environment. Education is a process that accompanies us throughout life in various contexts, and the work, profession, or occupation we engage in is no exception.

In the face of an increasingly dynamic and digitalized market, it is essential for companies to have training and continuing education plans that allow workers to perform their duties adequately, adapt to change more easily, and achieve a higher level of specialization in the specific profile that the company needs; furthermore, workers have greater security about their job future and feel motivated to continue their professional development. And all this translates into a more successful company.

Another way companies can support workers is by paying for courses, diplomas, or graduate studies, as well as providing some schedule flexibility to attend to their academic activities.

2. Microlearning

Microlearning, also known as micro-training or granular training, consists of the development of short courses that focus on a very specific area of knowledge, instead of covering a very broad syllabus or the entirety of a topic.

This allows workers to specifically learn the competence or skill they need at a given moment, and it creates unique work profiles tailored specifically to their reality.

3. Mobile learning

Just in Mexico hay there are 88.2 million mobile phone users. Moreover, the average usage of these devices has increased to 4,8 hours per day. This speaks to the importance that these devices will have in the future of corporate training and education in general.

The main benefit of having responsive content or specifically adapted to be viewed on smartphones is that users can access knowledge at any time regardless of their location, which streamlines their learning process.

4. Learning Analytics

Sometimes, company training programs fail to meet their objectives. One of the most common problems in this regard is that the educational content is not tailored to the specific needs of the students.

To understand these needs and customize learning, it is necessary to measure, collect, and analyze data from the collaborators and their contexts, such as their results in assessments, work and academic backgrounds, as well as their professional aspirations.

The learning analytics that an LMS (Learning Management System) can provide will be essential to understand which specific areas the collaborators need to reinforce, and thus manage training more effectively.

5. Artificial Intelligences

Artificial intelligences are revolutionizing multiple industries, from finance and health to art and education. For the production of educational content, some of the advancements we should pay attention to are:

Las Creative or generative AIs, such as DALL-E 2, or Synthesia, which are capable of generating texts, images, or videos in seconds from just a few words, as well as voice, avatar, and animation generators, like Murf and Typecast.

Obviously, these tools cannot replace the work of professionals with years of experience; however, they can be helpful in reducing certain production costs.

There are also chatbots, such as ChatGPT, that are capable of answering questions that students ask or generating texts on a topic. This will undoubtedly be a great tool for users to ask questions about a topic right when they need it and receive the information immediately.

Hand in hand with chatbots and text generators, other AI tools that are becoming relevant for education are plagiarism detection tools. How can we tell if content has been generated by AI? It is becoming increasingly difficult for humans to answer this question. Fortunately, ChatGPT itself has the ability to detect plagiarism and texts that have not been written by humans, making this type of technology essential in the long run.

Although it is evident that artificial intelligences are here to stay, there are many debates we must remain aware of, for example, whether the knowledge generated by AIs is true, if the quality of the productions meets expectations, as well as the impact these technologies will have on certain professions and copyright.

6. The Metaverse, virtual reality, and augmented reality

The metaverse refers to a parallel world in which augmented reality and virtual reality coexist. Although many remain skeptical about the benefits of these technologies, they can actually be a great investment if used properly, for example:

• Provide dynamic learning environments that allow for greater collaboration and interactivity among users, regardless of their location.
• "In-person" classes in the virtual world.
• Development of group activities.
• Realistic experiences for training and work practices.
• Simulations of situations or equipment management.
• Putting into practice the theoretical knowledge.
• Gamified content.

7. Learning loop

Learning loops aim to enhance students' knowledge through a feedback loop.

The main steps of the cycle are:

1. Learning.
2. Put into practice what has been learned.
3. Analyze the results and obtain feedback.
4. Put the feedback into practice.

In this way, students incorporate improvements, reinforce their knowledge, and accumulate practical experience before starting a new learning cycle.

If your company needs to create high-quality educational content that makes a real impact on your audience, we at MDC are here to help you. We also have a library of SCORM-format courses ready to use in any LMS, which can help you meet your company's essential training needs. Schedule an appointment and tell us more about your project.