How to remember what you have learned

Are you one of those people that have tried a lot of training classes in different
categories but nearly never gotten any knowledge that lasted out of it? I was like that for a long time. I have lot of interests and I love to meet  people and learn something new but I would also like to get some practical knowledge out of what I have been learning that I can use for my benefit.

Of course it is very important and most people would say that it is most important to have some fun out of what you do and live in the moment. Of course that’s true and I won’t minimize the importance of that but when you register in a training course you would also like to see some progress for yourself and really learn what you came for. 

Will this new knowledge do something for you in the time to come?
A good instructor will always let you try for yourself what you are learning. By only listening to what the instructor says you won’t learn much. When that is the only choice you have, then use the time and write down what you think is most important and keep it in a good place where you can look through it when you need it. Else you will forget most of what you were told. You will maybe remember it for a few days but then it will fade away. If you have an audio recorder it would be a good idea to record the lecture so you can listen to it with full attendance while it is being held and if it is worth it you can listen to it again at home and then write down the best stuff out of it.

When you get to try and practice in the class you will learn more but you have to do more then that. If you want to keep that knowledge and get advanced in it you have to continue to use what you have learned and learn some more by for example renting or buying good books on the subject and read. It is best start to practice along-side the training course but not less critical is to keep on trying to get better and better. Always remember that practice makes perfect. If you won’t use it you will forget it. If you took the course for your company then ask for permission to use your new knowledge right away. Research has shown that most often when companies send their employees to training it will neither benefit themselves nor the company because they don’t get the chance to use it.

So next time you register for an exciting training course please think about what your aim is. Is the pleasure of the class itself enough or do you want to get the most out of the training. If the answer is that you really want to learn then don’t forget to use your new knowledge in some way or another as soon as possible. 

Good luck in your training.