Have a microlearning animation created
Do you want to convey complex information quickly and clearly? With short, educationally effective animations, people can learn exactly what’s important in just 60–120 seconds. Animation Agency custom 2D and 3D microlearning modules in your brand style, optimized for mobile and LMS. Schedule a free consultation today.
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What is a microlearning animation?
A microlearning animation is a highly targeted, short explanatory video that covers a single learning objective in a brief clip. Ideal for onboarding, product updates, or safety instructions, having an instructional animation created helps viewers quickly understand what they need to know and do. Video is a powerful medium for this purpose: it combines visuals, text, and audio, reduces resistance to learning, and is available anywhere, anytime.
- One learning objective per video—action-oriented and to the point
- Ideal length: 60–120 seconds
- Custom visuals in your corporate style
- Clear voice-over, subtitles, and sound design
- Aspect ratios by channel: 16:9, 1:1, and 9:16
- Delivery optimized for LMS and mobile viewing
Combine multiple microlearning modules into an e-learning module or blended learning program, and add quizzes to your LMS to reinforce learning and encourage review.
When should you choose microlearning animations?
- Onboarding: Help new employees get up to speed quickly with clear instructional videos. Learn more about animation for internal training and onboarding.
- Safety and Compliance: Compact refresher modules that reinforce proper behavior
- Product and process updates: minimize errors during releases and process changes
- Customer service and sales enablement: training in micro-skills, immediately applicable
- IT and tools: step-by-step instructions with animations and short screencasts
Want to learn more about learning applications in organizations? Read the step-by-step guide to creating an instructional animation.
Proud partners
We are privileged to work for these wonderful brands and are proud of the trust we have earned from our 700+ customers.
"Together with Animation Agency we created an animation campaign for Hurks. The end result is top notch and the first leads are already in through the online campaign."
Ralph van Essen
Webzies
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Owner
"Clear communication, tight briefings and always a great creative end result. Animation Agency is our match for top quality animations!"
Danny Siebers
Quarterback
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Owner
"Top notch! A great group of creative people who think along with you and deliver quickly. Keep up the good work!"
Richard de Witte
Mediacooks
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Creative Director & UX Architect
Our approach: from learning objectives to impact
- Intake and learning objectives: We translate the target audience, context, and desired behavioral changes into specific learning objectives.
- Script and teaching approach: a concise storyline that engages the audience, with a clear call to action.
- Storyboard and style: frames, illustration style, and brand elements tailored to your corporate identity.
- Voice-over and audio: casting, recording, and sound design for optimal clarity.
- Animation and iterations: smooth 2D or 3D motion graphics, with feedback sessions at set intervals.
- Delivery: formats for LMS and social media, subtitles, thumbnails, and, if desired, versions tailored to specific target audiences or languages.
We provide personalized guidance throughout the entire process and strictly adhere to the schedule and budget. This allows you to achieve demonstrable learning outcomes with minimal time investment.
Custom-made or reuse an existing video?
Trimming an existing video down to a microlearning module may seem efficient, but it only works if the clip truly focuses on a single learning objective and is pedagogically sound. Custom-made content often yields better results.
- Customized microlearning
- Tailored specifically to your learning objectives and target audience
- Consistent brand identity and recognizable examples
- Ready for reuse across multiple channels and contexts
- Reuse existing video
- Fast and cost-effective when the foundation is already strong
- Note: Condense it into a single key message and add subtitles
- Risk of confusion if the images do not align with the learning objective
Style options that work in microlearning
- 2D animation: fast, clear, and ideal for illustrating processes, steps, and key concepts
- 3D animation: ideal for engineering, product functionality, and spatial visualizations
- Whiteboard animation: simple and highly effective for explaining definitions and key concepts
- Screencast + motion graphics: perfect for software and tool training
We’ll advise you on the best style for your learning objectives, target audience, and budget. For educational applications, see our animation for education & e-learning. Need some inspiration? Check out the SintLucas case study – orientation phase.
Costs and lead time
The cost depends on the length, style, complexity, and number of variations. As a rough estimate for a 60–90-second video:
- 2D microlearning: typically between 3,500 and 7,500 euros
- 3D microlearning: typically between 7,500 and 15,000 euros
- Additional versions, localizations, and channel formats available upon request
The average turnaround time is 3 to 6 weeks from approval. Are you working with a tight deadline or a series of microlearning modules? We plan in phases so you can make an immediate impact and then build on that success.
