13 Oct 2026
11:00 am ET

For decades, the 70-20-10 model has shaped how organizations think about employee learning. But today’s learner experience is far more complex than when the model was introduced, spanning learning management systems (LMSs), content libraries, self-directed resources, on-the-job development and countless digital touchpoints.

It begs the question: Does 70-20-10 still reflect how people learn at work? Training Industry research found that self-directed learning, LMS use and learning libraries form the core of today’s learner experience. What’s changed is the range of tools, delivery methods and social learning opportunities organizations can now utilize to support training experiences. These measures create new ways to connect formal instruction with workplace application and peer interactions.

In this Research Spotlight, our director of research, Tom Whelan, Ph.D., will examine the enduring strengths of the classic framework and explore where contemporary learning practices have expanded beyond it. You’ll discover how organizations are blending formal training, social learning and experiential development and how to apply those approaches to make your own training programs more impactful.

Drawing on exclusive Training Industry research, we’ll explore:

  • How accurately the 70-20-10 model reflects the realities of today’s learner experience
  • How learning leaders intentionally connect formal instruction with on-the-job application and continuous reinforcement
  • Which design practices create more engaging, personalized learner experiences that are aligned with organizational goals

With a clearer understanding of how the learner experience has evolved, learning leaders like you can make more intentional choices about how training is designed, delivered and reinforced, creating experiences that support both individual growth and organizational goals. 

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Included with this session, you’ll gain access to these exclusive, data-driven Training Industry research products: 

  • [Infographic] 70-20-10 Today: What the Balance of Training Looks Like  
  • [E-Book] Empowering the Modern Workforce: Rethinking the Learner Experience in Training 

 

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