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Transforming Evacuation Training with Microlearning
A Case Study on Delivering High-Impact Safety Training for a Global Manufacturing Major
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Agenda
The Challenge
Training 2,500 employees on evacuation procedures in German, with no English master course and all inputs in German.
CommLab India’s Solution
A 10-minute microlearning with real images, route maps, scenarios, and interactivities.
The Result
A high engagement microlearning course in German – delivered on time.
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ABOUT OUR CLIENT
Our client is a leading Swiss multinational specializing in advanced plant equipment and solutions across Grains & Food, Consumer Foods, and Advanced Materials. With a global workforce of 13,000+ employees and a presence in 140+ countries, they operate 100+ service stations, 30 manufacturing sites, and 25 application centers.
Their technologies touch everyday life in remarkable ways – 2 billion people consume food processed on their equipment, and over 50% of all new cars feature die-cast components produced with their machinery.
OUR RELATIONSHIP
The client discovered CommLab India through our blogs and webinars and partnered with us in 2015 on a small €4,000 project. Impressed by the quality, our iterative, SME-friendly process, and strong learner engagement, they expanded the partnership rapidly.
Our end-to-end services – ILT/VILT to eLearning, legacy course modernization, and translations – plus our expertise across all major authoring tools made us a trusted, approved vendor.
What began as one project with one stakeholder grew into 195 projects and 24 stakeholders across the organization by 2022.
THE REQUIREMENT
Train more than 2500 employees effectively on site safety and evacuation procedures The client needed a short, high-impact microlearning course to train 2,500+ employees and evacuation helpers on site-specific emergency and evacuation procedures.
The course had to be:
- 8–10 minutes, visually rich, with audio, and highly interactive
- Developed in German with English subtitles
- Built in Adobe Captivate and SCORM 2004 compliant
- Accurate to train on life-saving safety actions
The challenge? All inputs were in German – there was no English master course to start from.
CommLab India’s Solution
We created a 10-minute microlearning experience that was clear, immersive, and easy to recall during emergencies.
Key elements included:
- Icebreaker questions to set context
- Real, high-impact images and site-specific visuals
- Authentic escape and rescue route maps
- Interactive scenarios, drag-and-drops, and MCQs
- German narration with English subtitles
Addressing the Lack of English Inputs
To address the language barrier, we built a custom workflow. First, we translated the German inputs into English. Any queries for the SME were documented in English, translated into German, and sent to the client. Their clarifications were translated into English and implemented.
The SB was created in English, sent to translators, and the German SB was shared with reviewers.
Client feedback in German was translated into English, implemented, and the updated English slides were translated back into German for approval.
This process continued throughout input analysis, storyboard creation, and course development.
The Team
1 Instructional Designer
to craft the learning flow and interactions
1 Course Developer
to build the Captivate-based microlearning
1 Project Manager
to coordinate translations, timelines, and client reviews
A small, expert team → quick decisions, quick iterations, zero delays.
SPEED, SCALE & SUCCESS
Time and Tools
The entire microlearning was completed in 6 weeks, including translation and multiple reviews.
Tools & Tech Stack
- Adobe Captivate – for building the interactive microlearning
- Standard PM & Review Platforms – for tracking queries, translations, and approvals
The Results
A complex safety requirement turned into a crisp, 10-minute German microlearning course – delivered on time and aligned with all safety standards.
Key Wins
- 2,500+ employees trained on evacuation procedures
- High learner engagement through visuals and interactions
- Accurate German course built without a master English version
- Strong client satisfaction and continued partnership
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