Learning Curve

Meaning of learning curve 

The learning curve is a concept that represents the rate at which a person acquires new skills or knowledge over time. It typically illustrates the relationship between the amount of learning or practice an individual undertakes and their performance or proficiency in a particular task or activity. The curve often shows that, initially, learning is rapid as basic concepts and skills are acquired. However, as the learner becomes more proficient, the rate of improvement tends to slow down, indicating that mastering more advanced aspects requires more effort and practice. 

Learning Curve Application 

The learning curve concept is used in various fields, including education, psychology, business, and manufacturing. In business, the employee learning curve helps understand how the workforce’s productivity improves over time and in planning training programs. In manufacturing, it can predict how production costs decrease as workers become more efficient. The learning curve is a valuable tool for understanding and optimizing the learning process, helping individuals and organizations plan and manage learning and development more effectively. 

How Mercer | Mettl can help 

Organizations can measure employee learning curves and implement the proper learning and development programs with Mercer | Mettl’s learning agility assessments. With these tests, companies can: 

Hire a future-ready workforce: Learning agile talent learns new skills fast and adapts to changing business needs on the go. 

Build effective L&D programs: Boost the ROI of L&D programs by identifying the learning preferences of individual employees. 

Identify high-potentials employees: Identify employees who can keep up with new skills and take up more challenging roles.