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In regulated industries, covering required topics is essential but compliance alone does not guarantee competence. This article explores how Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) and Evidence-Based Training (EBT) shift the focus from what must be covered to what people must be able to do, and how evidence can help us design training that improves real-world performance.

Colour is far more than a design choice. In training, it influences what learners notice, how they process information, and how easily they apply what they've learned. Discover how purposeful use of colour can improve clarity, reduce cognitive load, support accessibility, and create more effective learning experiences, whether in the classroom or online.

People often think instructional designers simply create training. The reality is very different. Behind every effective learning experience is someone who wears many hats—analyst, consultant, facilitator, writer, designer, developer, and project manager. Discover why instructional design is about solving performance problems, not just creating courses.

Many corporate instructors and on-the-job trainers have limited awareness of dyslexia and ADHD. This article explores how greater awareness can help trainers avoid unfair assumptions, adapt their approach, and support learners without lowering performance standards.

Generic compliance training may help organizations check the box, but technical training needs more than completion. Using aviation Human Factors as an example, this article explains why one-size-fits-all training often misses the real needs of learners, operations, and performance gaps, and why custom eLearning creates a better fit.

Adult learning is often treated as something serious, but adults still need curiosity, play, practice, and safe opportunities to make mistakes. In this blog, I explore how the inner child can make workshops and eLearning more engaging and memorable.