AI, analytics and authenticity: customised learning for industry-specific skills

Generic corporate training no longer cuts it. Custom learning solutions build real-world skills essential to the realities of specialised industries. This improves performance and training engagement in ways that general programmes just can’t.

This shift has defined Anderson Studios’ evolution. What began as a creative video production company has grown into a full-service e-Learning partner serving major international organisations.

We design digital learning ecosystems that bring together creativity, instructional design and technology to make education more accessible and effective.

Learning that speaks the language of work

Every workplace has its own pressures, regulations and culture. The challenges facing a hospital are not the same as those of an oil refinery or a business school. Training that ignores these differences risks being little more than a tick-box exercise.

Custom eLearning is designed for real conditions. It reflects the environment, the tools, the rules and the stakes that define a job. Learners recognise themselves in the scenarios, which leads to higher engagement and a better transfer of skills from the screen to the workplace. For employers, the results are visible in improved safety, faster onboarding and stronger overall performance.

Examples of custom learning in action

Recent Anderson Studios projects show how digital learning can meet the demands of specific industries while making the process faster, smarter and more personal.

AI-enhanced authoring at scale

At École Ducasse, the French culinary school, artificial intelligence has helped translate video lessons for global audiences. AI-powered dubbing allows French-speaking chefs to deliver courses in English without losing their individual voices or expressions. The approach expands the school’s reach and saves the cost and time of reshooting material or hiring external voice talent.

For the Workforce Development Trust in the United Kingdom, AI-driven video content supports new training on Martyn’s Law, the legislation designed to strengthen terrorism threat awareness at public venues. The technology helped create professional and relatable compliance training in a fraction of the usual production time. It showed how AI, used well, can balance speed with authenticity in workplace learning.

Scenario-based learning for complex decisions

When systems fail and lives are at risk, theory is not enough. The Workforce Development Trust asked Anderson Studios to design scenario-based training that could prepare staff for power outages disrupting emergency services. The course places learners in realistic digital situations where they have to make rapid decisions and deal with the consequences of each choice.

This method, known as branching or scenario-based learning, allows staff to practise critical thinking safely. The process builds confidence and readiness without exposing anyone to real danger.

Immersive learning made accessible

For a leading energy sector company, Anderson Studios developed an online course on lifting and rigging operations, a key area of safety in the oil and gas industry. Instead of relying on costly headsets or specialist hardware, the team created a web-based extended reality environment that runs in any browser.

Learners explore a 360-degree workspace, interact with safety hotspots and complete knowledge checks as they move through the simulation. The result is immersive training that is affordable and accessible to the entire workforce.

Using data to measure learning impact

At the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business, learning analytics have become central to monitoring training effectiveness. Anderson Studios integrated xAPI-enabled dashboards within the school’s Learning Management System, providing real-time data on engagement, completion and compliance.

Managers can now identify knowledge gaps and target additional support where it is most needed. For the institution, this kind of data-driven insight has turned digital learning into an ongoing cycle of evaluation and improvement.

Studio-grade video for higher education

In collaboration with Boston City Campus, Anderson Studios applied its production expertise to create professional-grade educational videos. Each session was filmed in a purpose-built studio using high-quality lighting, sound and set design to ensure broadcast-level clarity.

The result was a library of visually engaging materials that can serve students for years to come, proving that academic content can be both rigorous and compelling when handled with creative intent.

A method built for precision and partnership

Behind each of these projects lies Anderson Studios’ Enhanced ADDIE model, a framework that keeps learning development aligned with organisational goals. It begins with engagement and analysis to understand the client’s culture and needs, then moves through design, development and implementation before evaluating effectiveness. The process creates a continuous loop of improvement rather than a one-off intervention.

The future of learning is personal

The demand for tailored learning solutions is rising across sectors, from healthcare and education to energy and hospitality. Organisations are recognising that genuine capability grows not from generic information but from training that mirrors the complexity of their work.

Anderson Studios continues to partner with clients who want to move beyond compliance and toward measurable capability. The company’s mix of creative design, technical innovation and strategic insight positions it to shape the next generation of digital learning.

Custom eLearning is becoming more than a tool for training. It is a long-term investment in how industries build and sustain their people.Ready to elevate your learning? Get in touch with Anderson Studios today.