It can be argued that smartphones are essential items to have today. One might struggle to thrive in a modern world without one of these devices. 

Furthermore, mobile devices are seeing increased use in a workplace context. For example, towards the end of 2022, it was reported that all Met police officers were to receive a smartphone to help crack down on misconduct allegations. The circumstances aren’t ideal, but it’s proof enough that these devices are taking on a more instrumental role in the workplace.    

Smartphones are also changing worker behaviour when it comes to formal training. So, as they have so much more influence, here are some reasons these technologies can make great training tools. 

It’s Increasingly Supported

It used to be that mobile phones could only achieve so much. Even if you want to browse training courses using a smartphone’s Google search function, it can lead to a version of that content that’s a bit slow with clunky UI. Graphics can fail to load, and written sentences can surpass the border of screens. 

However, more accredited training providers are turning things around here. Whether there’s a dedicated app or a finely tuned Learning Management System (LMS), smartphones are becoming more compatible with all the latest training methods. The floodgates have opened, and now anything is possible! 

For example, iHASCO delivers a beautifully crafted and accessible learning experience compatible with any device. Their LMS and course content has been designed from the ground up for smartphones. They’re ardently compliant with standards around screen sizes and web browsers. So, there’s no ‘lesser’ experience to endure here – every insightful course is presented exquisitely.  

On the Go Problem Solving

Obviously, owners can bring their smartphones anywhere. From attending local client meetings to conferences overseas, these devices bring training to the worker no matter where they are. 

It’s not just the flexibility that’s key here, though. Many LMS systems are designed to be short courses that, despite the quality of content, can be completed reasonably quickly. Consequently, instead of workers frantically Googling answers to complex questions while they’re adrift, they can open up their LMS system and find insightful, robust answers to their queries quickly. 

They won’t always have to sit through the entire course, either. In some situations, they’ll be able to jump to the section that pertains to them. Therefore, it can be argued that smartphone devices give training a more active presence in the worker’s life instead of being something that’s routinely scheduled and, frankly, a bit dull at times. When the information’s needed, it’s there. 

No Complaints 

As you can see, mobile devices make training far more convenient and accessible for your workers. Thus, a learning culture and a thriving, happier workforce can be created. 

Way back in 2018, we saw the effects that a lack of workplace training could have. Employees expressed great dissatisfaction and even threatened to quit their jobs completely. Once staff start leaving, many other problems start to happen; reputations take a knock, motivation levels plummet, and recruitment costs surge upwards.  

So, perhaps mobile training can be the antidote to a great deal of employee discontent. They can upskill themselves whenever they want and feel inspired by all the potential that on-demand training makes possible.