EBSCOlearning: A Microlearning Solution For Upskilling and Reskilling (Blog)

EBSCOlearning is a leading provider of microlearning solutions that help organizations upskill and reskill their employees. The company’s products are designed to be concise, actionable and easily consumable in minutes, making them ideal for busy employees. EBSCOlearning’s solutions are also highly customizable, allowing organizations to tailor them to their specific needs.

Market Focus

EBSCOlearning primarily serves the following markets:

• Corporations
• Colleges and Universities
• Public Libraries
• Workforce Development Organizations
• Government and Military
• High Schools

Product Areas

EBSCOlearning’s product areas include:

• Corporate Learning — Leadership and Business Skills
• Career Development and Advancement
• Computer Skills
• Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Workforce Development
• Educational Test Preparation
• Occupational Test Preparation
• Financial Literacy
• Basic Skills Development

Based on a recent analyst briefing with Brandon Hall Group™, here’s a closer look at EBSCOlearning’s offerings and value proposition:

Accel5

One of EBSCOlearning’s flagship products is Accel5, a microlearning platform that offers a variety of content, including videos, book summaries, articles and learning paths. Accel5’s authoritative content is curated from leading industry experts and covers a wide range of topics, including leadership, management, communication and productivity. The platform also includes exclusive content from the American Management Association (AMA) and Harvard Business Review.

AMA MicroCourses™

EBSCOlearning also offers American Management Association (AMA) MicroCourses, a curated collection of video-based courses that are designed to help employees develop essential business, management and leadership skills. AMA MicroCourses are typically 20 minutes in length and are available on a variety of topics, such as communication, teamwork and problem-solving.

Why Microlearning?

Microlearning is an effective approach to learning and development. It is a way of delivering learning content in short, focused bursts. This approach is well-suited to the needs of busy professionals who may not have the time or attention span for longer, more traditional training programs. Microlearning is also effective because it allows learners to focus on specific topics and skills that are relevant to their jobs.

Benefits of EBSCOlearning

There are many benefits to using EBSCOlearning’s microlearning solutions. Some of the key benefits include:

• Improved employee engagement: Microlearning is more engaging than traditional training methods because it is concise, actionable, and relevant to employees’ jobs.
• Increased productivity: Microlearning can help employees learn new skills and knowledge quickly and easily, which can lead to increased productivity.
• Reduced costs: Microlearning is often more cost-effective than traditional training methods because it requires less time and fewer resources to develop and deliver.
• Improved skills outcomes: Microlearning can lead to improved skills outcomes because it is focused, engaging and relevant to employees’ jobs.

Conclusion

EBSCOlearning is a leading provider of microlearning solutions that can help organizations upskill and reskill their employees. The company’s products are designed to be concise, actionable and easily consumable in minutes, making them ideal for busy employees. EBSCOlearning’s solutions are also authoritative and highly customizable, allowing organizations to tailor them to their specific needs.

— Michael Rochelle, Chief Strategy Officer and Principal HCM Analyst, Brandon Hall Group™