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A Personalization-First Approach: Scaling Relevant Learning Experiences in Today’s World
For years, we’ve talked about personalization in learning as something we aspire to but never quite achieve at scale. But here’s the truth: that moment we’ve all been waiting for? It’s here.
Personalization isn’t just a buzzword anymore; it’s changing everything, from how we deliver learning, how learners consume content, and how we measure success.
With the latest learning technologies, like LearnUpon’s Learning Journeys, personalized learning is no longer an overwhelming challenge. Instead, it’s an exciting opportunity. Now, you have the power to give every learner the right content, at the right time, in a way that actually makes an impact.
But what does that mean for your learning strategy? How can you stop measuring success in hours spent and start measuring it in real, meaningful outcomes?
Let’s talk about it, because the future of learning isn’t ahead of us. It’s already here.
The “Time Spent Learning” Fallacy
First, let’s take a moment to rethink the way we measure success in learning.
For years, the metric that many learning teams have used to track progress is how much time a learner spends in a course. And that makes sense: if they’re learning, that must be of value, right? Well, not necessarily.
Time spent isn’t a real measure of learning. Unfortunately, it’s just a number. In reality, your learner could spend 10+ hours on a course, but if that time wasn’t spent on content that actually matters to them, it’s time wasted.
From “Time Spent” to “Time Well Spent” with a Personalization-First Approach
With a more personalized approach, you can do away with thinking about “time spent”, and embrace the idea of “time well spent”.
Instead of focusing on the amount of time, you can focus on making learning matter.
By embracing a personalization-first approach to learning, everything is highly relevant. No more one-size-fits-all. No more wasted time on content that doesn’t connect. Instead, the content speaks to a learner’s role, goals, and what they actually need to succeed. It feels meaningful, like it was built just for them.
Your learners can engage with just 10 minutes of the right content and walk away with the knowledge they actually need to be onboarded faster, do their job better, use your product better… whatever the goal.
Personalization has been difficult
So, the question is: why aren’t we all personalizing our learning experiences more often?
The simple truth is: we’ve known for years how impactful personalization can be. As learning leaders, we understand the value it brings, it’s the scale that’s often the challenge.
Personalization at scale has always been the elusive goal, and without the right tools, it can feel like an impossible task. But the truth is also that you don’t have to do it all manually. The right technologies are here to help, and when you get personalization right, the payoff is immense.
The personalization technology designed for scalable learning
At LearnUpon, we believe that personalization should be effortless, for both the learner and the organization. That’s why we invest deeply in solutions like Learning Journeys, and complementary integrations, to help our customers deliver personalized, relevant learning at scale.
Learning Journeys automates the learning, giving you the ability to deliver tailored content with minimal effort. With just a few clicks, you can set up learning workflows that adapt to each learner, guiding them on a journey that’s right for them..
Best of all, is that it’s automated, leaving your team free to focus on what truly matters: creating meaningful, impactful learning experiences.
Here’s a few ways you can start personalizing learning today, inspired by our customers:
- Role-Based Employee Learning: Design journeys that speak to specific roles, whether it’s a new hire, a manager, or someone working in a specialized field.
- Product-Based Customer Onboarding: As your customers adopt new products, they can automatically receive the most relevant content for their stage, and their role.
- Outcome-Driven Journeys: Design journeys that help your learners achieve real-world goals, whether it’s mastering a skill, finishing a project, or growing within their role.
Adapt to Learner Preferences: Give learners a journey that’s based on their unique approach to achieving goals.
With Learning Journeys, personalization isn’t just possible; it’s easy. It’s about meeting learners where they are, giving them the right content at the right time, and ensuring they feel supported and valued along the way.
The Future is Personal
At LearnUpon, solutions like Learning Journeys make it easier for you to provide the personalized, relevant content your people deserve. Because when you deliver learning experiences that are truly aligned with your learners’ needs, you’re not just building knowledge—you’re building trust, engagement, and long-term success.
But here’s the exciting part: this is just the tip of the iceberg.
As we look to the future, imagine what happens when we layer in the latest technologies, like AI. The possibilities are endless, and we’re just getting started!
