CASE STUDY: Multilingual Training Made Simple for Life Sciences Leader

Delivering a 50-minute training video subtitled in 13 languages as a single, streamlined e-learning module for a global life sciences workforce.

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Delivering mandatory training to a global workforce can be a complex task—especially when it involves multiple languages and technical barriers. When a leading life sciences company needed to deliver a 50-minute training video subtitled in 13 languages, they faced two major hurdles:

  1. Simplified LMS Deployment: Uploading 13 separate videos wasn’t an option. They needed a solution that consolidated all languages into a single, streamlined package.
  2. Ensured User Engagement: Their Learning Management System (LMS) marked training as complete when users simply opened and closed the video, regardless of whether they watched it. They needed a way to track genuine engagement and completion.

The organization turned to Welocalize to develop a solution that would not only meet their needs but also elevate the overall training and e-learning experience.

The Challenge of Multilingual E-Learning

For global organizations, training isn’t just about content—it’s about accessibility, usability, and compliance. In this case, the company’s annual inclusion training was critical to its cultural and organizational goals. However, logistical challenges threatened to complicate the rollout.

The two main pain points were:

They needed a partner with the expertise to address these issues while ensuring the multilingual training was seamless for end users.

The Solution: A Unified and User-Friendly E-Learning Package

Welocalize crafted a solution that solved the organization’s challenges while enhancing employee training experience worldwide.

1. Unified Training Package

Welocalize bundled all 13 language versions of the training video into a single e-learning module. This module included a user-friendly landing page where employees could select their preferred language. When a language was selected, the video played in English with subtitles dynamically displayed in the chosen language.

This eliminated the need for multiple uploads and streamlined the user experience, ensuring the organization’s LMS only hosted one training file.

2. Accurate Engagement Tracking

To ensure employees engaged fully with the training, Welocalize configured the LMS to mark the course as complete only after users watched the entire video. This feature provided accurate engagement data, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to meaningful training.

3. High-Quality Manual Expertise

Welocalize’s team of experts handled every step of the process manually. The team ensured the final product met the highest quality standards, from transcription and translation to subtitling and engineering. Unlike automated tools, this approach guaranteed accurate and culturally appropriate content for all 13 languages.

The Results: Enhanced Training Delivery and Global Accessibility

The final solution delivered tangible results for the organization:

The organization successfully delivered training that aligned with its values by overcoming logistical barriers while ensuring accountability and accessibility.

Why This Matters: Lessons for Global Training

This success story highlights the importance of tailored e-learning solutions for multilingual training. The right partner can transform technical challenges into seamless, impactful experiences for global organizations.

Welocalize’s approach combined innovative thinking, technical expertise, and cultural sensitivity to deliver a solution that went beyond expectations. From simplifying deployment to ensuring genuine engagement, this project illustrates how effective partnerships can drive meaningful outcomes.

Ready to Transform Your Training Programs?

If your organization faces challenges with multilingual training, Welocalize is here to help. With expertise in e-learning, multimedia, and translation, we specialize in creating solutions that connect global teams and improve training outcomes.

Contact Welocalize to discover how we can help your team succeed. Excellent training should be accessible to everyone, everywhere.