Let’s be honest – when someone mentions compliance training, most people suppress a yawn. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Today’s eLearning tools can transform compliance training from a chore into an engaging experience that actually sticks. 

Why Engagement Matters

Here’s a powerful statistic: Companies with effective compliance training see a 38% reduction in fraud-related losses (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, 2022). The secret isn’t just delivering information – it’s engaging your learners.  

When your team is engaged, they’re more likely to:  

• Absorb and retain critical policies and regulations 

• Actively identify and manage risks 

• Help build a culture of accountability 

• Apply learning to real-world situations 

How to Improve Compliance Training Engagement with eLearning

Let’s explore proven approaches to transform your compliance training:  

1. Keep It Concise and Clear

Your team is busy – respect their time by breaking complex topics into bite-sized pieces. Microlearning matches modern attention spans and fits seamlessly into busy schedules. 

Try these techniques: 

• Interactive Infographics: Create infographics where learners can click on different elements to learn about specific regulations related to each area. 

• Scenario-Based Videos: Craft short scenarios that highlight compliance violations and challenge learners to identify the red flags. 

• Daily Learning Nuggets: Deliver daily 5-minute compliance tips via a mobile app, keeping the learning freshand low-pressure.  

2. Gamify Lessons!

Who says compliance can’t be fun? Let’s tap into your team’s competitive spirit. 

Power up your training with: 

• Scenario-Based Games: Launch a mission where learners guide a character through real-world compliance scenarios, from identifying data privacy practices to spotting security risks. 

• Time-Based Challenges: Challenge learners to spot compliance errors, such as flagging safety hazards against a timer. 

• Compliance Champion: Design a digital leaderboard where top performers earn recognition and rewards. 

3. Bring Policies to Life

Step away from dry policy documents. Let’s put your team in the driver’s seat with true-to-life scenarios. Simulations and scenarios allow learners to practice compliance skills in a risk-free, controlled environment, making the content relatable. 

Examples: 

• Choose Your Path: Design a digital journey where learners make critical decisions. Watch as their choices shape the storyline, demonstrating the importance of the real impact of compliance. 

• Switch Perspectives: Allow learners to experience compliance challenges from every angle – from front-line staff to C-suite executives. 

• Safe Practice Space: Create training grounds where learners can identify hazards without real-world risks. 

4. Put Training in Their Pocket

Meet your team where they are – on their phones.  

Examples: 

• Interactive SMS Quizzes: Send bite-sized quizzes or compliance reminders via SMS, allowing learners to respond directly from their phones. 

• Progressive Web Apps (PWAs): Use PWAs for training those functions seamlessly across devices without requiring downloads, ensuring quick access. 

• Push Notifications for Learning Nudges: Keep the momentum going with mobile notifications that inspire continuous learning. 

5. Multimedia Approach

Multimedia engages different learning styles, making compliance content dynamic and memorable. 

Capture attention with: 

• Living Documents: Replace static PDF manuals with clickable, animated versions where learners can explore policies interactively. 

• Hands-on Learning: Get tactile with drag-and-drop exercises where learners connect violations with consequences and discover proper procedures. 

• Learn on the Go: Turn commute time into learning time. Record podcasts featuring industry experts sharing real-world compliance wins and lessons learned. 

Remember – your training strategy should evolve with your team. Research shows that iterative testing boosts training effectiveness by highlighting areas of disengagement (Clark, 2019). 

Need a Partner in Compliance Training? 

Let us handle the heavy lifting. Our team of compliance experts will manage everything behind the scenes, freeing you to focus on what matters most – your people. 

Our Specialised Compliance eLearning Programs: 

• Fraud and Corruption Training 

• OHS WHS Training 

• EEO Training 

• Conflict of Interest Training 

• Recognising and Overcoming Bias 

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training 

• Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging in the Workplace 

Each course can be: 

• Tailored to your workplace policies 

• Aligned with your brand guidelines 

• Available with volume pricing for 10+ learners 

Contact us on 1300 208 944 or email us at info@discoverlearning.com.au for a quote. 

Transform your compliance training from a checkbox exercise into a powerful tool for change – because when your team is engaged, everyone wins. 

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References 

• Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. (2022). 2022 Report to the Nations: Global Study on Occupational Fraud and Abuse. Retrieved from https://www.acfe.com 

• Clark, R. (2019). Evidence-Based Training Methods: A Guide for Training Professionals. Wiley.