Corporate training and talent development glossary
Direct definitions of terms that come up daily in learning & development, employee onboarding, and skills assessment.
This glossary defines key terms in corporate learning and talent development across five categories: assessment & diagnostics, instructional design, learning tech, measurement & results, and compliance. Each entry provides clear definitions and practical operational contexts.
1. Assessment & Diagnostics
Tools and frameworks to measure entry-level skills and operational team gaps.
2. Instructional Design
Principles for structuring engaging, high-retention learning programs.
Job profile
Microlearning
Bloom's taxonomy
Adaptive learning
70-20-10 framework
3. Learning Technology
Platforms, e-learning standards, and generative AI tools.
LMS (Learning Management System)
LXP (Learning Experience Platform)
SCORM
AI voice learning
Document RAG
4. Measurement & Results
Metrics for knowledge retention, time to autonomy, and business impact.
Kirkpatrick 4-level model
Ramp-up time
Deferred retention check
Knowledge retention rate
5. International Compliance
Standards, certificates, and regional compliance requirements.
Skill certificates
Audit readiness
OSHA / Safety standards
Compliance logs