Cut down on seat time, not outcomes

Let’s be honest: most annual compliance training feels like déjà vu. Employees sit through the same content, click through the same slides, and take the same test—regardless of whether they already know the material or not.

In response, some vendors have introduced “test-out” models to speed things up. The idea? Give employees a quiz upfront and let them skip the course if they pass. Sounds efficient, right? After all, employees are receiving less training.

But here’s the problem: compliance isn’t about what someone can recall in a multiple-choice format—it’s about what they do when the pressure’s on.

That’s where Intelligent Recertification comes in. It’s not a shortcut. It’s a smarter, simulation-based approach that keeps seat time low—but learning outcomes high.

Not your average test-out

Unlike traditional test-out models, Intelligent Recertification doesn’t rely on rote recall or high-stakes quizzes. Instead, employees start with an immersive scenario that reflects the real decisions they face on the job.

Here’s how it works:

• If they get it right: They're done. The system recognizes their proper decision-making abilities—and their understanding of the larger learning objective—and moves them on.
• If they miss the mark: They get immediate feedback that speaks directly to why the decision they made wasn’t correct. Then they receive just the instructional training materials they need—followed by a second, alternate equivalent scenario to reinforce learning and confirm understanding.

That’s not just more respectful of their time—it’s also more accurate and actionable for your program because it:

• Makes the training experience about meeting each employee’s individualized learning needs, not about getting out of training
• Remediates learners in real time, immediately addressing and correcting misconceptions, and ensuring all learners complete the course with 100% proficiency
• Provides predictive insights into the decisions your employees are likely to make in gray-area ethics and compliance situations

Why this matters

Compliance leaders need to show more than participation and completion rates. “They tested out of compliance training” won’t hold up under scrutiny—especially if your organization is facing an investigation or regulatory review. Regulators expect more than a checkbox approach; they want evidence that your program is effectively identifying and addressing real risks.

Intelligent Recertification gives you data that speaks to real program impact:

• Behavioral insights: what employees are choosing in realistic situations
• Knowledge gaps: where learners struggle and require remediation
• Risk exposure: which topics, roles, or regions show consistent challenges

These are insights you can’t get from a quiz.

A better experience for everyone

For employees, Intelligent Recertification removes frustration and repetition. They engage with relevant, scenario-based content that acknowledges what they already know.

For compliance teams, it’s a way to:

• Reduce time in training without reducing effectiveness
• Focus effort and resources where they’re actually needed
• Reinforce culture and accountability, not just content delivery

And for leadership? It’s measurable proof that your compliance program is evolving—with the business, not behind it.

Final thought

If you’re seeing strong employee performance year after year, it’s time to ask: Are we still adding value—or just ticking boxes?

Intelligent Recertification helps you break that cycle. It’s a more respectful, risk-aligned approach to annual training—without compromising on what matters most: behavior, decisions, and outcomes.

If your team is rethinking annual training, don’t miss this.

On June 24, we’re hosting a live session to explore how Intelligent Recertification helps reduce seat time, increase program efficiency, and align training with actual risk.

Save your seat.

Carly Chasin, Director, Compliance Insights & Strategy, helps customers build and evolve their compliance training strategy.

With a background in education and compliance, her focus is delivering effective, pedagogically sound training that engages learners and aligns with organizational program needs.