Science helped Beckham bend it. It can help your team nail soft skills.

We use cognitive science to embed new behaviours into long-term memory, just as elite athletes train skills that never fade under pressure.

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The Problem

“Most L&D programmes overlook biological realities and invest billions of dollars into what amounts to the transfer of quickly forgotten information.”

We solve this with our unique framework built on proven cognitive science. Tested by 1000s of learners, our courses deliver lasting behaviour change.

600+ Cognitive Triggers that Makes Learning Stick

Grounded in cognitive science, our courses pack 600+ learning triggers, all built on nine proven learning science principles.
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The 9 Principles of Our Cognitive Framework

01

Spaced Practice

Spaced Practice
Learners revisit concepts across multiple sessions, with spaced exercises and simulations to develop behaviour change.
02

Interleaving

Interleaving
Modules weave skills such as listening, communication, and presenting so learners connect ideas in neural pathways.
03

Generation

Scattered Puzzle pieces
Learners are challenged with questions first, priming their brain before we teach any skill or tool.
04

Reflection

Learners revisit concepts across multiple sessions, with spaced exercises and simulations that lock behaviour change.
05

Metaphor

Modules weave skills such as listening,  communication, and presenting so learners connect ideas and apply them immediately.
06

Elaboration

Learners revisit concepts across multiple sessions, with spaced exercises and simulations that lock behaviour change.
07

Calibration

Learners revisit concepts across multiple sessions, with spaced exercises and simulations that lock behaviour change.
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Ambiguity

Learners revisit concepts across multiple sessions, with spaced exercises and simulations that lock behaviour change.
09

Variation

Learners revisit concepts across multiple sessions, with spaced exercises and simulations that lock behaviour change.
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Unlock the science behind behaviour change. Chat with our efficacy team.

If your team forgets the training by Monday, you just paid for a coffee break.

99%
Retain Skills Learned because cognitive design locks it into long-term memory.
7–10x
ROI Delivered through behavior change, skill growth, and real business outcomes.

Inside the Efficacy Lab at Hardskills

Explore our other 4 differentiators

Cinema tic Experience

No boring talking heads. Learners step into immersive, high-stakes scenarios that hook attention and build skills that last.
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Training as a Service

Our structured cohort management process delivers outcomes at scale, saving client's time and money.
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Data

Our science-based interactivity enables the gathering and analysis of real behaviour shift data to prove ROI.
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Truly Immersive AI

Forget chatbots. Our AI-powered course characters hardwire skills with 24/7 practice and personalisation.
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Case Study

Learning that Sticks

A leading professional services company in Southeast Asia trained 700 first-time managers. Three months later, their managers reported significant improvements in performance and workplace behaviour — showing how well the skills stick.

94%
Enhanced Active Listening Skills
88%
Became More Proactive
100%
Felt Confident Sharing Ideas
62%
Average Skills Gain
94%
Improved Meeting Readiness