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workplace learning.

Practical articles on designing training that works, from what custom eLearning costs to how to make it stick. Written for the people who have to make learning happen.

The latest from GloBug.

How much does custom eLearning cost in Australia?

A clear breakdown of what custom eLearning costs in Australia, and the things that move the price up or down.

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What custom eLearning is, and why it beats off-the-shelf

What custom eLearning is, how it differs from off-the-shelf courses, and when it is worth the investment.

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How to brief an instructional designer

How to write a brief that gets you the training you need, with a lot less back and forth.

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Why most workplace training is forgotten, and how to fix it

Why so much workplace training is forgotten within a week, and the design choices that make it stick.

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Microlearning: when to use it, and when to skip it

When short, focused microlearning is the right call, and when a fuller course serves your people better.

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SCORM vs xAPI: what you need to know

A plain-English guide to the two main eLearning standards, and which one your LMS needs.

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Questions to ask before you hire an eLearning company

The questions worth asking before you sign with an eLearning company, so you choose the right partner.

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What makes eLearning accessible? A plain-English WCAG guide

What WCAG 2.1 AA means in practice, and how to make sure your training works for everyone.

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How long does an eLearning project take?

Realistic timelines for an eLearning project, from a quick module to a full multi-part program.

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Video, podcast or course: which does your training need?

How to choose between a video, a podcast and a full course for the result you are after.

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Build vs buy: custom eLearning or an off-the-shelf library?

When to build custom eLearning and when an off-the-shelf library will do, with the trade-offs of each.

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AI in workplace learning: what is hype and what is useful

A grounded look at where AI helps in workplace learning, and where it is mostly hype.

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