How to scale personalized learning with adaptive compliance

In an environment where compliance budgets are often tight, the idea of hyper-personalized training may seem unattainable. However, implementing adaptive compliance courses allows you to effectively scale personalization in your training program in a cost-effective manner.

By meeting each employee at their current level of understanding and reducing seat time by up to 50%, adaptive learning offers significant value, moving your organization closer to 1:1 learning experiences. Adaptive learning can deliver a tangible return on investment for your compliance program, boosting your confidence in managing risk.

Is adaptive learning the same everywhere?

It’s essential to understand that not all “adaptive” learning is created equal. Many providers equate branching or tailoring capabilities—such as showing additional resources to managers—with adaptive learning. While branching is an effective method used by Learning Pool, it does not provide the personalized experience that true adaptive learning does.

Adaptive courses adjust in real-time based on each employee’s course performance. If an employee answers a scenario incorrectly, they receive content tailored to their level of understanding and must correctly respond to an alternate equivalent scenario before progressing. Conversely, employees who consistently answer scenarios correctly will navigate the course more quickly and encounter more challenging material. Ultimately, all employees achieve proficiency; they simply take different, personalized paths to reach that goal.

In addition to customizing the learning experience for each individual, adaptive compliance courses generate rich behavioral insights data on learners’ in-course performance. This data helps organizations identify strengths and potential risks within their workforce. Furthermore, it can be segmented for more targeted analysis. By integrating adaptive learning with behavioral insights, organizations can offer courses that closely mimic a 1:1 learning experience, addressing employees’ unique needs in real-time and activating different learning paths post-course based on performance or targeted risk outcomes.

How does adaptive compliance training feel to employees?

Our adaptive compliance courses are centered around the individual. They respect employees’ time, knowledge, and prior experience. Self-paced courses and our learn-by-doing approach promote active engagement, encouraging learners to be involved in their training journey. By tailoring courses to align with each employee’s role and associated risks, the training becomes more relevant with their day-to-day, equipping them to navigate tasks and make informed decisions.

Adaptive compliance courses are designed to foster conversations with the individual. This is evident in our answer-level feedback: when an employee selects an answer—whether the behavior they chose was right or wrong—they receive personalized feedback explaining why their choice was correct or incorrect. This individualized coaching enhances the 1:1 learning experience.

Cost-efficiency and impact of adaptive learning

Compliance practitioners understand the significance of topic mastery while valuing their employees’ time, skills, and experiences. Our adaptive compliance courses can significantly reduce seat time—by up to 50%—by providing a focused, targeted approach for each employee. This allows individuals to progress at their own pace without wasting time on compliance topics they already understand, delivering a demonstrable return on investment for the organization. 

Adaptive learning is revolutionizing online compliance training by delivering personalized experiences. Download our latest guide, Building a Compliance Training Program That Actually Works to find out more.