Ditch the Dull: How Animated Corporate Training Videos Make Learning Fun & Effective!

Why Animated Videos? The Core Benefit

Enhanced Engagement: Say goodbye to glazed-over eyes and hello to captivated learners! Animated videos transform complex information into visually appealing and easily digestible content

By using storytelling elements, and scenario-based learning, training videos become more engaging

Visuals and motion graphics: are inherently more attractive, capturing employees’ attention and aiding in quick knowledge retention

• Example: Instead of a lengthy policy document, imagine a short animated video explaining the key points through relatable characters and scenarios

Simplified Communications: Animation excels at breaking down intricate topics into simple, digestible visuals. This makes it easier for employees to understand and retain the information

Animated videos offer a unique way to simplify complex subjects into digestible portions

• Example: Instead of a dry technical manual, an animated video can visually demonstrate how a machine works or how to troubleshoot common issues

Appealing to Various Learning Styles: Animation caters to auditory, visual, and kinesthetic learners, ensuring a broader audience can grasp and retain the educational content

Everyone processes information differently, and animations cater to this diversity by appealing to various learning styles.

• Example: Instead of a dry technical manual, an animated video can visually demonstrate how a machine works or how to troubleshoot common issues

Cost Effective Scalability: Once produced, animated training videos can be used repeatedly for onboarding, compliance training, or skill development, saving time and resources

Compared to traditional training methods, animated modules can be easily updated and distributed across geographically dispersed teams without incurring significant costs

Emotional Connection & Motivation: Animated narratives can elicit emotional responses—from humor to empathy—making the learning experience more memorable and enjoyable.

This emotional engagement can boost motivation among employees, encouraging them to participate actively in their learning process, by incorporating storytelling elements, training videos become more engaging.

Data-Driven Insights for Continuous Improvement:   Animated videos can be integrated with Learning Management Systems (LMS), allowing organizations to track employee progress and engagement levels easily

By analyzing completion rates and quiz scores associated with these videos, companies can gain valuable insights into their training effectiveness

A report from Powtoon indicates that 81% of learning professionals plan to incorporate new training techniques in the coming year, showcasing the industry's shift towards data-driven approaches for continuous improvement in employee training programs.

Real World Example: Animation in Action

Technical and Safety Training

For technical and safety training, animation makes it possible to distill intricate procedures into digestible segments, improving retention

• Example: a safety training video might depict protocols in a high-risk workplace, translating dry regulations into dynamic scenarios

Orientation & Compliance Training

• In the realm of orientation and compliance training, animation makes the onboarding process smoother and more enjoyable

• Here, the new employees can familiarize themselves with company policies through engaging stories rather than wading through heavy text-based documents