
Cognitive Load: Designing Training That’s Clear and Impactful
Too often, corporate training overwhelms rather than empowers. The real hurdle? Cognitive load — the mental weight learners carry while trying to absorb new information. Drawing on Cognitive Load Theory (CLT), we explore how instructional design can lighten that load — by chunking content, leveraging clean visuals and intuitive interfaces. When mental effort is wisely managed, people are free to focus on learning what matters and applying new skills on the job. This blog post offers practical strategies for L&D practitioners to create training that’s clear, engaging and effective.






