Let’s be honest. Most training programs feel like chores. Long videos, boring slide decks, endless LMS logins. Learners tune out, and L&D teams wonder if anything stuck.

That’s where microlearning comes in.

Microlearning delivers short, focused bursts of content that people actually want to consume. We're talking 3-5 minute lessons, quizzes in Slack, flashcards on your phone—designed to fit into a busy workday, not interrupt it.

And it works. Microlearning has been shown to drive up to 4x higher engagement and up to 80% better retention compared to traditional training.

So we put together a curated list of the best microlearning platforms out there—tools that help L&D teams create fast, flexible, and effective learning experiences. One of them happens to be ours (we're Haekka). But this isn’t a sales pitch—it’s a roundup for L&D teams who want to do training better.

1. Haekka

Yep. That's us. Haekka is a Slack-native microlearning platform that lets you deliver training right inside the tools your team already uses. Instead of sending people to another tab or LMS login, we bring training to where work actually happens.

We started with security awareness and compliance training but quickly realized the format works for just about any kind of learning. Quick lessons, delivered via Slack or Teams, with feedback, quizzes, and nudges built in.

Why it stands out:

• Fully integrated into Slack (Teams support coming soon)
• Easy authoring and automation
• Just-in-time training triggers
• Actually gets completed

If your team lives in Slack, this is the least painful way to train them. And yeah, we built it, so we’re biased. But we also talk to customers every day who tell us it's the first training their team didn’t complain about.

2. EdApp

EdApp delivers beautifully designed micro-courses on mobile or desktop. You can use their 1,000+ course library or build your own with drag-and-drop templates. It’s sleek, modern, and very mobile-friendly.

Highlights:

• Massive content library
• PowerPoint-to-course converter
• Gamified quizzes and leaderboards
• Free for small teams

This one’s great if you need off-the-shelf content or want to launch training fast without a big production lift.

3. Axonify

Axonify is built for frontline workers. Think retail, logistics, call centers. It uses daily 3-5 minute training sessions reinforced with AI-powered repetition to make knowledge stick.

What we like:

• Personalized daily training
• Strong reporting tied to real job performance
• Built-in gamification

If you have a big deskless workforce and need training that actually reaches them, Axonify's your jam.

4. 7taps

7taps is the fastest way we’ve seen to create a micro-course. It’s like building a slide deck, but the output is a swipeable, snackable lesson that works on any device. Share it with a link, no login needed.

Why it’s cool:

• Create a course in 15 minutes
• Super visual and swipe-friendly
• No app or login required for learners

Perfect for just-in-time content, onboarding checklists, or quick reminders.

5. Qstream

Qstream turns training into a steady drip of scenario-based quiz questions. It’s based on science: spaced repetition and retrieval practice, which boost long-term retention.

Best for:

• Reinforcing knowledge after a course
• Compliance and sales enablement
• High-risk industries where forgetting stuff isn’t an option

If your team needs to remember what they learned, Qstream delivers.

6. TalentCards

Flashcard-style mobile training. Create decks of bite-sized lessons and quizzes your team can flip through in their downtime. Especially handy for people who don’t sit at a desk all day.

Ideal for:

• Deskless teams (technicians, drivers, etc.)
• Daily safety or policy refreshers
• Training on the go

7. eduMe

eduMe is a mobile-first platform designed to train gig workers, frontline teams, and distributed workforces. Think of it like TikTok for training.

Nice touches:

• Clean UX with short videos and cards
• Training + communication in one platform
• Seamless integrations with Workday, Teams, and others

It’s used by companies like Uber and Airbnb to onboard and upskill global teams.

8. Spekit

Spekit lives inside the tools your team uses. Need to train someone on Salesforce? Spekit overlays helpful tooltips, flashcards, and guides right in the interface. No LMS detour required.

Good for:

• Just-in-time learning
• Onboarding and software adoption
• Reducing support tickets

This is microlearning for SaaS-heavy teams that need help in the moment.

9. Whatfix

Whatfix is a digital adoption platform that guides users through software with interactive walkthroughs. It’s microlearning through doing – perfect for training people on complex apps.

Used for:

• IT systems onboarding
• Process training
• In-app user guidance

If you’re rolling out new software and need to train people without overwhelming them, Whatfix is clutch.

10. LearnUpon

LearnUpon is a full LMS that supports microlearning delivery. It’s a great fit if you want the structure of a traditional LMS, but with a modern learner experience.

What it brings:

• Multiple learning portals (employees, customers, partners)
• Discussion boards and certifications
• Solid analytics and integrations

If you want microlearning at scale with all the bells and whistles, this is one to check out.

Final Thoughts

Microlearning isn’t just a trend – it’s a smarter way to train. The best platforms don’t just make content shorter. They make it stickier, more contextual, and easier to complete.

Whether you need fast onboarding, habit-building security tips, or daily frontline refreshers, there’s a tool here that fits.

We think Haekka’s the most seamless way to make training part of your team’s daily workflow. But pick what works for you. Just make it short, make it useful, and make it easy to access.

Your learners will thank you.

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