Notes on learning that actually sticks.
Field notes from a team building the engine that measures what people can do, not what they clicked. Learning science, product decisions, and the occasional fox.
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Microlearning vs traditional training: when each one wins
An honest comparison of microlearning and traditional training, what the science actually shows about long-term recall, where compliance and certification requirements still favor a full course, and a simple way to decide which shape builds real capability.
EdApp and SC Training alternatives in 2026: what changed and what to pick
EdApp retired for good on March 31, 2026. A plain guide for teams re-evaluating right now, what actually happened, the honest shortlist, five checks before you sign the next contract, and where Omie does and does not fit.
How does AI personalize learning? A plain-English walkthrough
No hand-waving, the three real inputs behind AI-personalized learning (role and goals, demonstrated mastery, and what you're about to forget), and how they combine to pick one lesson instead of a generic playlist.
Best microlearning platforms in 2026 (an honest, opinionated roundup)
A candid comparison of microlearning platforms in 2026, including where each one genuinely fits best, what to check before buying, and where Omie does and does not belong on your shortlist.
How to improve course completion rates: 7 tactics that actually work
Why employees abandon online courses, and seven evidence-based tactics that lift completion, shorter units, daily cadence, personalization, practice, spacing, visible progress, and measuring the right thing.
AI coaching for employees: what it can and cannot do in 2026
A balanced 2026 guide to AI coaching for employees: what it does well, what it cannot replace, and how to use it without overselling it.
AI Upskilling: How to Build a Workforce AI-Skills Program in 2026
A practical, honest playbook for L&D leaders: how to assess AI skill gaps, sequence learning, and prove impact when you build a workforce AI-upskilling program.
Compliance training that actually sticks: from mandatory to memorable
Why once-a-year compliance training fails, what sticky compliance looks like, and how to measure retention beyond the completion checkbox.
How much should you spend on employee training? 2026 benchmarks and a simpler model
What companies spend on training per employee in 2026, the public benchmarks, and a simpler model built around finishing and cost per completed skill.
How to Build a Learning Habit That Sticks
Most learning goals die in week two. Here is how to build a daily learning habit that survives busy weeks, using behavior science and ten honest minutes a day.
How to build a team skills matrix (with a free template)
A step-by-step guide to building a team skills matrix, with a free template, a worked example, and how to turn the gaps into a daily learning plan.
Learn One Professional Skill a Day (Without Another 40-Hour Course)
Ten honest minutes a day beats a 40-hour course you never finish. Here is how to actually get better at your job, one small skill at a time, and how Omie makes it a habit.
Learning in the Flow of Work: What It Means and How to Do It
Learning in the flow of work means development that happens inside the workday, not beside it. Here is what the phrase really means and a practical way to make it real.
Microlearning examples: 12 formats that beat hour-long courses
12 concrete microlearning examples and formats, what each is best for, and why short lessons beat hour-long courses (with the science).
Skills Gap Analysis: A Step-by-Step Framework (Free Template)
A practical, no-jargon framework for running a skills gap analysis, plus a copy-and-use template. Find the gaps that matter, then close them without buying another course library.
Best LXP platforms in 2026: a buyer's shortlist
Discover the best LXP platforms in 2026 with our buyer's shortlist, focusing on behaviour change over content catalogues.
Best LMS alternatives in 2026: 9 platforms compared
Discover the best LMS alternatives in 2026 for true behaviour change, from microlearning to enterprise solutions.