Glossary
What is just-in-time training?
Just-in-time training is a short lesson delivered at the moment someone needs it, typically right after they make a risky choice such as clicking a simulated phishing link.
- Also known as
- JIT training, teachable-moment training
- Trigger
- A click, submission or other risky action
- Typical length
- A minute or two
- Related term
- Micro-learning
How it works
The lesson arrives
with the mistake.
- 01
Trigger
Someone clicks a simulated link, scans a code or submits details on a practice page.
- 02
Explain
Instead of a real attack, they land on a short page that says what happened and why it was risky.
- 03
Show the tells
The page points out the warning signs in the exact message they just saw.
- 04
Follow up
Optional micro-lessons or a later simulation check whether the lesson stuck.
What a good lesson includes
Short, specific
and respectful.
What just happened
A calm explanation that this was a simulation and nothing was harmed.
The tells in this message
Sender, link, urgency: the exact signs in the lure they saw.
What to do next time
One clear habit, such as verifying through a known contact or reporting.
A minute or two
Short enough to finish before getting back to work.
Questions buyers ask
Frequently asked questions.
What is an example of just-in-time training?
An employee clicks a simulated parcel-fee text and immediately sees a short page showing the fake link, the unusual fee and the deadline pressure that should have raised doubts.
How is just-in-time training different from annual training?
Annual training runs on a schedule for everyone. Just-in-time training is triggered by an individual’s action and focuses on that specific situation.
Does just-in-time training replace courses?
No. It complements them. Courses give broad knowledge, and just-in-time lessons reinforce it at the moments that matter most.
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