We have mentioned in other blog posts that StormWind Studios is focused on building courses that focus on solving the roadblocks of today’s e-learning world. Here are four characteristics of microlearning, and what this style of training offers:
- Time-boxed knowledge
- Diagnostic-driven personalization
- Sequential skill stacking
- Just-in-time application
The StormWind Studios Bytes Framework
Our approach to microlearning, aka StormWind Bytes, reflects a fundamental shift in how professional development should be structured. Rather than adapting traditional training methods, we’ve built courses around three core study areas:
Exam Crash certification prep courses deliver focused preparation eliminating redundancy while ensuring comprehensive coverage of exam objectives.
Applied Skills courses connect theoretical knowledge to practical implementation. Each learning component addresses specific workplace scenarios, ensuring immediate applicability.
Executive Briefing courses provide strategic perspectives that leaders can implement immediately.
Implementation Strategy: A Security+ Case Study
Consider a typical scenario for preparing for a Security+ certification. Traditional approaches require 40-60 hours of comprehensive coursework, regardless of existing expertise required.
The initial placement assessment identifies specific knowledge gaps, perhaps strong network fundamentals, but weaknesses in code signing and input validation. Instead of comprehensive coverage, then the professional can focus exclusively on targeted competency areas through 5-minute concentrated sessions.
Each microlearning lesson addresses specific exam objectives with practical examples drawn from current workplace scenarios. Post-assessment validation confirms mastery before progression to the next competency area. Upon completion, algorithmic analysis recommends strategic next steps, whether advancing to Network+ for infrastructure specialization or progressing to CISSP for management track development.
This approach typically reduces preparation time by 40-60% while improving comprehension and retention through focused attention and immediate relevance.
Next Steps
Organizations ready to implement strategic microlearning should begin with a pilot program focused on high-priority certifications. Measure outcomes not just on completion rates, but on time-to-competency, application success, and progression to advanced certifications.
Individual professionals can begin immediately by identifying specific certification goals and implementing diagnostic-driven learning paths.
For more information on microlearning at StormWind don’t hesitate to contact us at support@stormwindlive.com.
