One of the biggest barriers to rail industry employee learning is time. With demanding schedules and multiple responsibilities, employees struggle to engage in training. This often leads to a lack of participation in ongoing professional development, which can leave employees underprepared for changes in industry standards or new technologies.
Traditional training methods that require employees to attend in-person sessions or dedicate large blocks of time to online courses are often impractical. In many cases, employees see these tasks as an added burden, which can result in low completion rates and a lack of enthusiasm for learning. As a result, organisations struggle to keep their workforce up to date with the latest skills and knowledge.
How to resolve the challenge
To address rail industry employee learning challenges, organisations must make training flexible and accessible. A modern learning management system (LMS) offers mobile, on-demand access to training. This allows employees to learn at their own pace and convenience, whether during breaks or after work.
Another key to maintaining motivation is to make learning enjoyable and rewarding. Gamification elements, such as leaderboards, badges, and rewards, can create a sense of friendly competition, motivating employees to complete courses and engage in training. Setting achievable learning goals and providing recognition for milestones can also help keep employees engaged and motivated to continue learning.
How we can help
RailSmart Virtual Campus, powered by Docebo, is the award-winning LMS built specifically for the rail industry to transform how you manage workforce learning. With personalised learning plans, you can upskill your teams while aligning with your development goals. Seamless integration with RailSmart EDS, the industry’s leading competency management solution, ensures effortless data sharing for a complete view of employee progress. Fully customisable with your branding, it delivers intuitive dashboards and navigation, making it easy for employees to engage and for you to track results.
