How Millennials View Training Is Changing the Learning Landscape

How younger generations view training is changing training

Today, Millennials are the largest portion of the workforce, a position they claimed several years ago and will likely hold for a significant amount of time. Estimates suggest that, by the end of 2025, Millennials will make up 75 percent of the global workforce. And, since this generation values professional development, their increasing presence is dramatically impacting the expectations employers have to meet, including for learning and development (L&D).

If you are wondering how Millennials‘ perspectives on training are changing the learning landscape, here’s what you need to know.

Convenience and Accessibility

When it comes to accessing training, Millennials want options. They aren’t satisfied with single sources, particularly when classroom or desktop learning are the only choices.

Instead, Millennials want training to be convenient and highly accessible. Often, they favor flexible approaches, such as mobile-friendly browser-based catalogs and companion smartphone apps. That way, they can learn while on-the-go, using whichever device they want.

However, their expectations extend beyond the delivery method, too. For added convenience, Millennials favor the microlearning approach. By being able to focus on bite-sized courses, they can squeeze training into even the busiest of schedules, ensuring they can always keep progressing.

A High Degree of Relevancy

Millennials want their training to be personalized. They are concerned about improving their shortcomings, particularly when it is highly relevant to their roles. When given the opportunity to enhance their capabilities in critical areas, they will often dedicate a significant amount of time and energy to the process.

However, if they are required to take courses that don’t apply to them, they are also incredibly quick to become frustrated and may forgo training altogether to avoid wasting time. As a result, companies are restructuring their training paradigms, allowing employees to focus on material that will help them excel and bypass information that isn’t relevant or otherwise necessary.

Efficiency and Skill Improvements

Millennials aren’t just concerned with training in general. Instead, they want courses that enable them to be more efficient in their positions and create higher quality outputs. This can include the acquisition of knowledge or skills that simplifies the completion of tasks as well as improving their capabilities in ways that help them exceed expectations.

Essentially, Millennials aren’t just in it for a career boost. They genuinely want to apply their new skills to their current job and thrive in that position.

Do You Need L&D Pros Who Can Create Training That Meets the Expectations of Millennials?

At Clarity Consultants, we have over a quarter-century of experience in the L&D field. When you partner with Clarity, you get access to the kind of expertise you require to locate the skilled L&D professionals your organization needs to thrive. If you are looking for L&D candidates who can help you develop engaging solutions that meet the expectations of Millennials, the team at Clarity Consultants can make locating your perfect candidates as easy as possible. Contact us to learn more about our comprehensive services, and see how our L&D expertise can benefit you.

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