Live, in-person trainings are considered the gold standard for employee learning, but most companies now use some form of prerecorded and asynchronous education programs. These “click-through trainings” can be delivered to a broad audience that only has to click through screens and multiple-choice tests to complete the training. Click-through training has significant advantages over traditional training methods and can be a powerful tool for keeping a large and far-flung workforce informed, but getting the most out of it requires thoughtfulness and planning. This quick start guide sets forth the basics of how to fit bite-sized learning experiences into a broader training program. For a more detailed discussion, see our three-part series “Rethinking Click-Through Training”: The Pluses and Minuses (Feb. 26, 2025), Maximize Effectiveness With Customization (Apr. 9, 2025), and Integration Into a Comprehensive Training Program (May 7, 2025).
