Knowledge retention is a key concern in compliance and workplace training. Insuffi cient employee knowledge can threaten productivity, quality and – most importantly – safety. However, high time and cost investments for high-quality training often lead to compromises. Compromised materials – eg. Long manuals and PDFs that go unread – and compromised methods – eg. Watch a fi ve-minute video and take a short quiz.
How can we minimise the cost and time investment of training, while maximising knowledge retention?
Here at Memorylab, our research into cognition and memory provides an answer to this question: Adaptive training and evaluation through knowledge tracing. Our adaptive learning tool tracks which knowledge items are well-stored in a learner’s memory and which need practice. By prioritising the material most in need of practice, MemoryLab avoids overtraining and significantly boosts learning efficiency, motivation and results.
30% shorter training time | 73% learner endorsement | 10 – 25% higher test scores
Memorable Material
Effective training begins with effective materials. Key information, the foundational knowledge that trainees are required to learn, can be isolated and practised as an accompaniment to further training. This includes the facts, procedures, and critical distinctions that underpin real-world decisions and performance.
To do this at scale, we carefully use generative AI with specialist oversight. A large language model processes existing content – PDFs, manuals, slide decks, and other training assets – to identify and extract key knowledge points. Our scientists then review and refi ne these into high-quality lessons optimised for long-term retention. The result is a clear, structured set of learning materials, tailored to your domain, ready for adaptive training.
This is not a one-size-fits-all solution. We work closely with your subject-matter experts to ensure the extracted knowledge reflects the goals, terminology and standards of your organisation. This collaboration informs both the accuracy of the material and its real-world relevance – while our adaptive training tool ensures it’s delivered in a way the brain can retain easily. Even with high-quality source material, strong methodology makes all the difference.
Academic Methods
MemoryLab’s learning tool is built on knowledge tracing – a method that tracks how well each piece of information is stored in memory. As employees train, the system continually updates an internal model of what each learner knows and what they’re likely to forget next.
This allows us to deliver personalised learning sessions that focus only on the material that needs attention. Well-remembered items are shown less often, while weaker ones are repeated at carefully chosen intervals. This ensures that practice time is spent where it has the most impact, avoiding unnecessary repetition. In doing so, MemoryLab mitigates boredom and frustration – common pains in compliance training.
As a consequence of tracing the learner’s knowledge, MemoryLab can accurately certify memory strength – We call this Mastery, a reliable measure that foundational knowledge has been retained. Used in university settings to replace traditional exams, this certifi cation allows organisations to trust in what their teams know – without requiring additional testing.
If you’re looking to make your training more eff ective, effi cient, and evidence-based, visit the MemoryLab booth. Let’s talk about making your material more memorable.
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MemoryLab equips learners with an adaptive learning tool built on academic research, ensuring real impact and reliable results. We will be exhibiting at World of Learning 2025.