Applying Learning Science to Training and Development
35mBeginner2025-07-15
Authors
Daniel Brigham
Creating training in the academic and corporate spheres for 20 years
Course details
Effective training isn't just about delivering content—it’s about ensuring that learning translates into long-term retention and skill application. This course explores evidence-based strategies, from learning science to optimized training design and delivery, making learning more effective and engaging. Learn how retrieval practice, spaced learning, feedback, realistic environments, and interleaving can improve retention and performance. By applying these principles, you can create training programs that lead to meaningful, lasting learning outcomes.
Learning objectives
Describe key learning science principles that improve knowledge retention and skill mastery.
Analyze the impact of retrieval practice, spacing, and feedback on learning effectiveness.
Apply research-backed strategies to structure more effective training experiences.
Evaluate different training methods to determine their alignment with neuroscience principles.
Create training interventions that integrate learning science principles for long-term retention and performance improvement.
Learning objectives
Describe key learning science principles that improve knowledge retention and skill mastery.
Analyze the impact of retrieval practice, spacing, and feedback on learning effectiveness.
Apply research-backed strategies to structure more effective training experiences.
Evaluate different training methods to determine their alignment with neuroscience principles.
Create training interventions that integrate learning science principles for long-term retention and performance improvement.
Skills covered
Instructional DesignCorporate TrainingLearning and DevelopmentTraining and EducationHuman ResourcesLearning
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Applying learning science to training - A practical guide
- 02 - How this course will transform your training
1. Make Learning Effortful and Relevant
- 03 - Retrieval practice - Boost learning and memory
- 04 - Spacing learning - Improve retention and recall
- 05 - Interleaving - Mixing it up for better learning
- 06 - Realistic practice - Why context matters
2. The Importance of Feedback, Vision, and Sleep
- 07 - Effective feedback - Turn mistakes into learning
- 08 - How feedback shapes mental models for learning
- 09 - Boost learning with visuals - Our dominant sense
- 10 - The role of sleep in consolidating learning
Conclusion
- 11 - Next steps in your learning science journey