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Summary

Planning a remote training for your mobile development team

Types of learning activities to choose from

Live training (synchronous):

Self-paced training (asynchronous):

Blended-learning:

Webinars:

Interactive e-book with digital content:

Microlearning:

Social learning:

Gamified learning:

Podcasts and audio materials:

Assessment and quizzes:

Training for new employees: Onboarding

Upskilling mobile development team

Managerial Training

Wrapping up

Guide to training your mobile development team: from onboarding to advanced learning with an LMS

Author Tatevik Baghdasaryan

Tatev

Nov 15, 2024

In today's business reality where lots of companies choose to have a remote work model, we face the challenges of our teams being in different locations and time zones. This brings us the inevitable asynchronous communication between teams. When it comes to training your teams, the format is also set to a remote mode, giving us the task to come up with a solution on how to conduct remote training.

We'll go through strategies to successfully design remote training and establish effective collaboration. Many of these strategies can also be used to cultivate customer engagement.

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Planning a remote training for your mobile development team

In any training, the first thing to do is to set your goal for the training. Why do you think your team needs training? Are they asking you for certain skills to learn, or do you have complaints from team members that your team members lack certain knowledge? Do you want to teach your dev team hard or soft skills? Do you already have all the necessary information to create the training? 

  1. Determine learning goals and objectives

What will your employees need to understand or learn by the end of the training? What is the desired outcome for employees and how will it be measured, so you understand the goals are successfully met?

  1. Gather all the necessary information

Understand whether you have all the information to serve you as a core resource in your training creation. If you do not have the needed knowledge base, gather a team of most skilled developers and team leads to create one. 

  1. Choose an LMS (Learning Management System)

Select an LMS with the most adaptive tools (such as having a mobile version) and an intuitive interface. Seturon LMS is a great example that has advanced settings to create personalised learning paths based on current students’ knowledge. Such LMS will help you foster a life-long learning attitude among teams and engage people in the learning process.

  1. Design a training path

Along with an Instructional Designer or a Learning Experience Designer plan out the training: the learning goals, the format, the assessment, etc. They will help you hit certain milestones and easily equip your team with the needed skills.

  1. Gather feedback

Feedback is usually gathered through surveys, feedback forms, or quizzes. It provides you with important insights on what is good and what can be improved. Refactor the training according to the feedback.

Types of learning activities to choose from

From onboarding to advanced learning, the majority of training consists of one or multiple types of learning activities, depending on the learning goals you have for training. Here are a few popular examples you can consider to implement into your training or course:

Live training (synchronous):

Real-life sessions using video conferencing tools. 

Self-paced training (asynchronous):

Pre-recorded lectures and interactive learning materials are accessible anytime online.

Blended-learning:

Usually combines online and offline training, but in a remote setting combines synchronous and asynchronous training.

Webinars:

Online seminars focused on one specific topic, usually live, but can be recorded for on-demand access.

Interactive e-book with digital content:

Theory in text, usually supported by illustrations, videos, quizzes and other interactive elements.

Microlearning:

Short learning units targeted on acquiring a specific skill or knowledge.

Social learning:

Learning through communities via forums, chats, and other social platforms, facilitating peer-to-peer knowledge sharing.

Gamified learning:

A learning activity with interactive scenarios that is created in a game-like way, mimicking real-life situations.

Podcasts and audio materials:

Educational content delivered in an audio format. 

Assessment and quizzes:

A knowledge-checking activity, usually interactive and with the possibility of instant feedback to students.

Training for new employees: Onboarding

Whether a new member has just joined the team, or it’s an employee from another department who switched teams, nothing helps them start contributing faster than a good onboarding. Remote training makes it easy to introduce new hires to company values and its mission, essential tools used within the company, processes, and policies - no matter where they are working from they can easily access all the necessary training. By delivering interactive modules, adaptive learning paths, and tailored resources, remote onboarding ensures that new team members feel prepared and supported from day one. It’s not just for getting them up to speed, it’s about setting them up for a long-time success in their role.

Upskilling mobile development team

When making a decision on upskilling your dev team, you need to understand where the need is coming from. If the team is asking for a certain training that will help them improve their skills to perform better, you’ll face the challenge of choosing the right training for them. If the team already has some training in mind (any training on the market) it’s important to calculate the resources you have to provide them with it. You can also outsource course creation tailored specifically for your team (and their current skills), such services are provided by Seturon, for example. The same goes for when the global trends demand certain skills for effective work (for example, using AI for work). It’s better to choose a training that is adaptive, meaning the training can be created based on the base knowledge level of your employees, has a mobile version that will help your employees study from anywhere and anytime, and has real-life scenarios in it. Helping your employees upskill is key for companies and continuous learning ensures the members of the team stay updated with needed competencies, trends, and best practices.

Managerial Training

When your developers get promoted, stepping into a leadership role will require additional skills from them to manage a team effectively. Becoming a team lead can be both exciting and challenging, as it involves adapting to team dynamics and taking on new responsibilities. Training that covers leadership, effective communication, and conflict resolution can help new leaders succeed in their roles. With these skills, they’ll be better equipped to motivate the team, delegate tasks, and manage performance, preparing them to handle everyday challenges.

Investing in team member training is crucial nowadays. Keeping your company up-to-date with modern competencies is never easy, but manageable, thanks to LMS tools. From seamless onboarding that sets new hires up for success to advanced training that empowers experienced employees, a well-chosen LMS can transform the learning experience. With the right tools, companies can ensure that employees across all levels and departments are not only equipped with essential knowledge but are also engaged and motivated to grow.

Wrapping up

Investing in remote training for your mobile development team is an essential strategy to build a skilled, adaptive, and cohesive workforce. Whether it’s onboarding new hires, upskilling existing team members, or equipping developers transitioning into leadership roles, a well-structured training program ensures employees are prepared to tackle current challenges and future demands. By leveraging modern tools like Learning Management Systems (LMS), designing engaging training paths, and incorporating diverse learning formats such as gamification and microlearning, companies can create a culture of continuous growth and innovation.

At Qonversion, we understand the value of empowering teams with the right resources to succeed, especially in subscription-based businesses where staying ahead of industry trends is crucial. For deeper insights into scaling your mobile app business effectively, check out Qonversion CEO’s thoughts on scaling a mobile app business. Empower your team today to secure your app’s growth for tomorrow.

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