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Open exclusively for selected private schools | Launching to the public in Fall 2025.
& Deep Learn Any Subject with Enjoyable Practices
– Powered by Nobel Prize-Winning Science
Welcome to The TOP School for Job Seekers!
Stop wasting money and precious time on training that creates fragile, inert knowledge and delivers 0 ROI due to a fundamental structural failure of method. The TOP School, fusing Nobel Prize-winning cognitive science and 31 other cornerstone scientific principles of on the same field with PISA-winning Finnish pedagogy, engineers durable, deployable expertise across 154 strategic business subjects. We ensure high-stakes application through Meaning as Use in authentic simulations. Invest in competence that lasts. Test the methodology now with four free subjects (Instant and Long-Term Strategy, Workplace Politics, Education) or book a free consultation to discuss transforming your internal expertise.
Why Most Learning Fails
For decades, education—both in classrooms and online—has relied on a simple but flawed model: present information, test for recall, and repeat. This leads to Basic Learning, where loosely connected details are crammed into short-term memory and are quickly forgotten. It’s why you can study for weeks, pass an exam, and be unable to explain the core concepts a few months later. This is not a failure of the learner; it is a failure of the method.
Our Solution: The Architecture of Mastery
At The TOP School, we believe true learning isn't about memorizing facts—it's about achieving profound, lasting deep learning that paves the path to mastery. Our deep learning platform was built by fusing three proven pillars into one intelligent system:
- Nobel Prize-winning science, enhanced by 31 other cornerstone studies in educational science;
- the pedagogical excellence of the Finnish education system;
- and the adaptive power of cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence.
Our deep learning platform guides you through two advanced transformative stages that go beyond basic learning:
Firstly, you enter Deep Learning, where true skill is built. By engaging with our 100 science-based deep learning tasks for every concept or selected content section, you forge strong neural connections that last for years.
Secondly, you enter in Mastery. As you continue practicing our deep learning tasks, you begin to recognize deep patterns faster and more accurately than anyone else, allowing you to solve complex problems, innovate, and lead with an expert's intuition.
The Ultimate Advantage: We Teach You How to Learn
The most profound benefit of our deep learning platform isn't just the subjects you master; it's that you become an expert at the process of learning itself. Think of our 100 deep learning tasks as a cognitive gym . When you master your first subject, you aren’t just learning the content; you are achieving perfect form on every mental exercise.
When you start your next subject, you don't have to learn the gym all over again. Your brain already has the 'learning workout' automated. You can apply 100% of your mental energy to the new content, allowing you to master it faster and more deeply than the subject before. This is the ultimate meta-skill: the ability to master anything you choose, with increasing speed and effectiveness, for the rest of your life.
Explore our science deeper: 32 scientific principles that power our platform OR a summary of them.
& How to Achieve Deep Learning: The 5-Step Process
Step 1: Choose Your Subject
Begin by logging in to your free account and selecting a subject from our library of over 300 paid options — designed for business professionals, decision-makers, staff in startups, consulting agencies, small to large enterprises, non-profits, school leaders, educators, parents, and job-seekers. We also offer four excellent free subjects (such as education, strategy, and workplace politics) to make deep learning accessible to everyone.
Step 2: Consume Content in Three Difficulty Levels
Content sections are presented in a hierarchical order across three difficulty levels to reduce cognitive load. Each section is personalized to your preferences and guided by a world-class expert. You can drill deeper into any section or request alternative perspectives on anything that remains unclear. Together, this builds the first layer of profound understanding and lays the foundation for deep learning.
Step 3: Engage in Rigorous, Science-Based Practice
This is where true deep learning happens. You will work through up to 100 tasks engineered from 32 cognitive-science principles. The purpose is to force your brain to engage with the content from multiple angles. This process is designed to feel uneasy—that is the feeling of your brain building permanently stronger and faster neural pathways for future use.
Step 4: Confirm Your Understanding Before Advancing
Our deep learning platform provides round-the-clock instant evaluation to guide your practice. Private, AI-only evaluations preserve psychological safety, letting you push to failure for faster progress and deeper understanding. To ensure quality, you can’t advance until you reach 90% proficiency on most tasks and pass a short exam. If you’ve practiced properly, this checkpoint will feel straightforward.
Step 5: Progress to the Next Level
Passing the exam unlocks the next content section. If you don’t pass, continue with any remaining tasks or redo the challenging tasks until your understanding is solid. By repeating this cycle with tasks, you master both the subject and the mental routines, transforming you into a fundamentally faster and more effective learner.
Explore why our deep learning platform is better than teacher-led, OR online learning OR self-study.
1/11 Available Globally in 106 languages
Our mission to democratize deep learning knows no borders. The TOP School deep learning platform is engineered to deliver our full suite of 320 subjects and 100 deep learning tasks in 106 different languages.
This ensures that students, parents, educators, and professionals from diverse linguistic backgrounds can access our transformative educational tools in their native tongue. Whether you're in a classroom in Helsinki, a boardroom in Tokyo, or a home in Buenos Aires, our deep learning platform speaks your language, making the path to mastery accessible to all.
2/11 Everyone in the World Can Now Afford Deep Learning
We believe that financial constraints should never be a barrier to achieving one's full potential. In line with our philanthropic mission, The TOP School offers an unprecedented level of access to world-class education.
We provide our comprehensive learning materials for 320 subjects entirely free of charge to government-funded schools worldwide. Furthermore, we offer four of our most impactful subjects—covering education, strategy, and workplace politics—for free to any individual, anywhere in the world. This ensures that everyone has the opportunity to experience the power of deep learning and master the skill of learning itself.
3/11 A Philanthropic Mission
The TOP School is currently run as a philanthropic endeavor, funded by its founders. Our ultimate goal is to democratize access to high-quality education, empowering learners worldwide to break cycles of poverty and unlock their full potential.
Our mission is supported by a vibrant global community, including over 4,300 ambassadors across 151 countries, all passionate about sharing the possibilities of this learning revolution. Stay tuned for a new era of learning where education is effective, engaging, and truly enjoyable for everyone!
4/11 For Job Seekers: From Abstract Advice to Actionable Mastery
Stop relying on fragile, inert knowledge—definitions learned but useless under interview pressure. Our deep learning platform is engineered for solid performance. We offer 154 high-value strategic business subjects like Great Job Interview Mastery and Sure Way to Find a Good Job, alongside tactical skills like Deep Engagement Mastery and Deep Persuasion Mastery.
This expertise is durable and usable because every core concept is subjected to up to 100 deep learning tasks rooted in Nobel Prize-winning cognitive science.
5/11 For Job Seekers: Master Deployment through Authentic Simulation
In an interview, you need usable wisdom, not rote definitions. Our deep learning platform adheres to the principle of Meaning as Use (Wittgenstein), ensuring your competence is proven by application. Every deep learning task is an authentic simulation or 'language-game' where you must deploy your knowledge instantly.
This rigor forces your brain to create conditional policies for action ('If X happens, then I will respond Y'). You will confidently articulate how and when to apply knowledge to real-world problems, positioning you as an adaptive expert.
6/11 For Job Seekers: Mentorship from World-Class Experts
A generic chatbot cannot inspire. Our deep learning platform is imbued with the authentic voice and principles of world-class experts, including our co-founder, global business influencer Christian Dillstrom. Instead of a dull, robotic tutor, you get the experience of being personally coached by an authority in the field.
This fosters a sense of connection and trust, making you more receptive to learning and confident in the strategies you are developing. It's 24/7 mentorship, ensuring you receive consistent, high-quality guidance that aligns with proven business acumen whenever you need.
7/11 For Job Seekers: The Ultimate Competitive Edge
Maximize your potential by eliminating the Dunning-Kruger effect (false confidence). Our deep learning platform ensures Total Privacy in a 'safe-to-fail' sandbox where mistakes are confidential diagnostic data. This allows you to honestly confront weaknesses without risk.
By mastering this demanding deep learning methodology, you gain the Meta-Skill of Accelerated Mastery. This structural revision ensures that you will acquire every subsequent professional subject faster and more deeply for the rest of your career.
8/11 We Partner with Publishers & Writers
The TOP School actively invites partnerships with established school book publishers and talented educational writers. We see immense value in your expertise and existing materials and believe that together, we can shape the future of learning by bringing your content to life on our innovative deep learning platform.
Leverage our cutting-edge technology to transform your valuable books into dynamic, AI-assisted deep learning experiences. We are committed to creating mutually beneficial collaborations and offer flexible revenue-sharing models designed to suit your business needs.
9/11 Our Journey So Far
Our journey began with a passion for teaching, crystallized in a Master’s thesis begun in 2015 that examined how individualization and gamification can improve language instruction. The results were remarkable: even students initially unmotivated to learn not only excelled but also intuitively grasped complex language patterns they were not explicitly taught.
This foundational research, recognized for its potential to transform education, is being prepared for scientific publication by the University of Helsinki. In late fall 2020, we, the founders, began building an AI-powered online school for deep learning grounded in educational science. We also founded a Wall Street–based publishing company to support the school’s content production.
10/11 Co-founder: Marjo Dillstrom
Marjo Dillstrom is a Finnish educator since 2003 with local and global teacher and school management experience and a deep calling to advance teaching worldwide. Her expertise is not just theoretical; it is forged in real-world classrooms and informed by principles from the world-renowned Finnish education system.
Her master’s thesis on gamification and individualization provided the foundational research for The TOP School, proving that a scientifically grounded, personalized approach can unlock intuitive understanding even in unmotivated students. She provides the pedagogical soul of our deep learning platform, ensuring every learning task is not just technologically advanced, but educationally sound.
11/11 Co-founder: Christian Dillstrom
Christian Dillstrom is a global business influencer, author and serial entrepreneur with decades of experience in technology, AI and building successful global ventures. His clients include top global brands, Silicon Valley startups and investors, and governments. His writings have reached over ten million readers every month since 2015 and include comprehensive encyclopedias on sales and marketing as well as more than 150 other business handbooks.
Christian recognized the transformative potential of Marjo’s research and used his scale-up expertise to bring The TOP School to life. He provides the strategic vision and technological execution, ensuring our pedagogical model is delivered through a robust, scalable, world-class deep learning platform.
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& Subjects for Job Seekers
Develop My Job Seeker Skills
Great Job Interview Mastery: Stand Out and Beat Other Applicants
Sure Way to Find a Good Job: Stand Out, Get Hired & Boost Your Career
Develop My Professional Skills
15,000+ Sales Closing Techniques Encyclopedia
15,000+ Winning Marketing Techniques Encyclopedia
20 Powerful Questions: Block Any Client from Saying 'No'
Boardroom Success Mastery: Secure Your Seat and Thrive on Boards
Cold Calling Mastery: Win by Perfecting Your Approach
Conflict Resolution Mastery: Resolve Workplace Disputes with Ease
Creative Thinking Mastery: Achieve Stress-Free Innovation
Decision-Making Mastery: Make High-Stake Decisions Confidently
Deep Curiosity Mastery: Succeed by Staying Inquisitive
Deep Engagement Mastery: Win Big by Captivating Your Audience
Deep Focusing Mastery: Stay Deeply Focused Without Stress
Deep Persuasion Mastery: Influence and Change Minds Smartly
Deep Productivity Mastery: Achieve More Without Stress
Deep Trust Building Mastery: Win by Building and Keeping Trust
Get Rid of Bad Self-Esteem: Quick and Lasting Results for Success
Global Workforce Mastery: Succeed in Multicultural Workplaces
Goal Achieving Mastery: Win by Reaching Goals Stress-Free
Great Presentation Mastery: Win Big by Captivating Your Audience
Great Thought Leader Mastery: Build Influential Authority and Trust
HR Director Success Mastery: Attract and Retain Top Talent Easily
Idea Acceptance Mastery: Win Big by Selling Your Vision
Impactful Speaking Mastery: Win by Delivering Your Ideas via Speak
Impactful Writing Mastery: Win by Communicating Effectively
Logical Thinking Mastery: Win by Predicting What's Next
Manager Success Mastery: Smart Ways to Boost Team Results
Marketing Director Mastery: Lead Teams to Growth Strategies
Micro Expressions Mastery: Win by Instantly Reading People
Negotiation Power Mastery: Deliver Great Career-Defining Deals
Peak Performance Mastery: Elevate Your Skills When It Matters
Political Networking Mastery: Build Powerful, Impactful Relationships
Project Management Mastery: Lead Successful Projects Stress-Free
Public Crisis Survival Mastery: Navigate Through Publicity Disasters
Public Speaking Mastery: Deliver Powerful, Impactful Speeches
Quick Ice Breaker Mastery: Win Big by Instantly Building Rapport
Quick Simplification Mastery: Win by Making the Complex Simple
Remote Career Growth Mastery: Thrive and Succeed in Virtual Work
Sales Management Mastery: Achieve and Sustain Great Sales Results
Social Skills Mastery: Win Big by Connecting with Ease
Successful COO Mastery: Build and Run a Profitable Operation
Successful CTO Mastery: Lead Tech Teams to On-Time Success
Successful Meeting Mastery: Lead Effective, Productive Sessions
Sure Way to Become CEO: Rise to the Top and Lead a Company
Sure Way to Become Director: Secure Roles of Authority and Impact
Sure Way to Become Manager: First Step to Leadership and Beyond
Sure Way to Get Promoted: Rapidly Climb the Corporate Ladder
Survive a Difficult CFO: Budget Wars to Fund Your Project
Survive a Difficult CTO: Win Tech Wars to Fix Your Problem
Survive Competitors Playing Dirty: Outsmart Dirty Rivals with Integrity
Survive Difficult Bosses: Thrive Even When They Diminish You
Survive Difficult Co-Workers: Thrive Even When They Push You Down
Survive Difficult HR People: Thrive While Protecting Your Rights
The Biggest Success Obstacle: Master It to Win While Others Lose
The Long Game Mastery: Win by Delaying Gratification
The Way You Talk Hurts You: Fix Your Dialect, Accent, or Speech Fast
Time Management Mastery: Excuses Eat Your Professionalism
True Essence Mastery: Grasp the Core to Succeed
True Office Politics Mastery: Win Big Without Losing Integrity
True Remote Work Mastery: Succeed and Deliver in Virtual Roles
Winning Leadership Mastery: Develop Natural Leadership Skills
Winning LinkedIn Mastery: Learn Actions to Unlock Possibilities
Winning Listening Mastery: Truly Hear and Understand Others
Winning Mindset Mastery: From Harmful Thinking to Success
Winning Mingling Mastery: Smoothly Engage Large Groups
Winning Motivation Mastery: Inspire and Lead Others to Win
Winning Networking Mastery: Build Vast, Valuable Connections
Winning Proactivity Mastery: Stay Ahead with Initiative to Succeed
Develop My Startup Professional Skills
Advisory Board Mastery: Budget-Friendly Wisdom for Startup
AI Power for Startups: Leverage AI for Rapid Growth
Alternative Funding for Startups: Non-Traditional Yet Suitable Paths
Angel Investor Attraction: Ultimate Startup Fundraising Guide
Angel Networks Mastery: Founders and Early-Stage Investment
Avoiding Startup Failure: Key Strategies for Long-Term Success
Behavioral Design Mastery: Influence Users for Startup Success
Bootstrapping Brilliance: Build a Startup Without Capital
Brand Building for Startups: Memorable Identity on a Budget
Change Management Mastery: Adapt and Grow Your Startup
Community Funding Mastery: Mobilize Local Support for Startups
Consumer Behavior Mastery: Drive Startup Innovation with Insights
Conversion for Startups: Turn Visitors into Customers
Corporate Partnership: Startups and Giants Collaborating
Cross-Platform Marketing: Reach Everywhere with Startups
Crowdfunding for Startups: Turn the Crowd into Investors
Crowdlending for Startups: Grow Through Peer-to-Peer Loans
Customer Acquisition Mastery: Growth Strategies for Startups
Customer Empathy for Startups: Design Products Customers Love
Customer Journey Mapping: Interest to Purchase for Startups
Customer Onboarding Mastery: Set Up for Success in Startups
Customer Retention Mastery: Top Customer Loyalty in Startups
Customer Service Mastery: Support That Drives Startup Success
Decoding Venture Capitalists: How VCs Spot and Evaluate Startups
Deep Feedback Mastery: Enhance Excellence in Startups
Design Thinking for Startups: Innovate Market-Winning Products
DIY Public Relations Mastery: Great Media Attention for Startups
Effective Scaling Mastery: Grow Startup Without Losing Control
Emotional Branding Mastery: Deeply Connect Customers in Startups
Equity Control Mastery: Build Your Startup, Keep Ownership
Equity Negotiation Mastery: Value and Protect Your Startup
Exit Strategies for Startups: Plan Early for Maximum Results
Finding Dream Co-Founders: Crucial Key to Startup Success
Founder-Customer Connection: Building Great Success Together
Global Expansion Mastery: Minimize Startup Risks Growing Abroad
Growth Hacking for Startups: Strategies for Smart Rapid Expansion
Guerilla Marketing for Startups: Outsmart Big Budgets and Brands
Influencer Marketing Mastery: Strategic Reach Expansion for Startups
Innovation Growth Mastery: Surprising Ways to Scale Startups
Innovation Power Mastery: Boost Success with Creativity in Startups
Inside Angel Investors: How They Evaluate Startups
Investor Pitch for Startups: Craft a Winning Funding Story
Marketing Magic for Startups: Affordable Tactics, Big Results
Mentorship Power for Startups: Learn from the Best to Succeed
Micro-Investing for Startups: Engage Small Investors for Growth
MVP Mastery for Startups: Rapid Testing to Drive Success
Personal Branding Mastery: Startup Founders' Guide to Success
Pilot Program Mastery: Accelerate Your Startup Growth
Pricing Mastery for Startups: Find the Perfect Balance to Succeed
Product-Market Mastery: Discover Niche for Your Startup
Psychographics for Startups: Target Customers with Impact
Sales Alchemy for Startups: From Leads to Sales to Loyalty
Sales Funnel Success Mastery: Guide Prospects to Purchase in Startups
Scaling Sales Teams Mastery: Build High Performance Startups
Social Selling for Startups: Leverage Networks for Growth
Startup CEO Success Mastery: Learn the Skills of Great Leadership
Startup Employee Mastery: Thrive in Potential Growth Rockets
Startup Founder Relations: The Art of Managing Tough Partnerships
Startup Founder's Mindset: Required Habits to be Successful
Startup Funding Mastery: Attract Investors Without Proof
Startup Sales Mastery 1: Break Into Big Markets with Global Brands
Startup Sales Mastery 2: Do Huge Deals with Corporations
Startup Sales Mastery 3: Sell to 99% of Businesses in the Globe (SMEs)
Startup Sales Mastery 4: Unlock Elite Deals with Billionaires
Startup Sales Mastery 5: Unlimited Opportunities with Governments
Startup Sales Mastery 6: Win Strategic Deals with Competitors
Startup Valuation Mastery: Unlock and Maximize Your Value
Strategic Networking Mastery: Build Powerful Connections for Startups
Strategic Partnerships Mastery: Collaborate to Drive Startup Growth
Strategic Pivoting Mastery: When and How to Change Your Startup
Streamline Your Startup: Harness Tech to Maximize Efficiency
Successful Marketing to Gen Z: Winning Strategies for Startups
Survive Difficult Investors: Manage Demands, Protect Your Vision
The Resilient Founder: Build Mental Toughness for Success
The Startup Survival Mastery: Mastering the Valley of Death
The Startup Survival Mastery: Overcoming Early Obstacles
Understanding the Media: How Journalists See Startups
User-Generated Content Mastery: Boost Engagement for Startups
Venture Capital for Startups: The Definitive Guide to Understanding
Venture Capital Negotiations: A Founder's In-Depth Guide to Success
Viral Content Mastery: Amplify Reach of Your Startup
Winning Conference Mastery: Create Connections to Boost Startup
Winning SaaS for Startups: Build and Scale Subscriptions Fast
Winning Startup Culture: Attract and Retain Top Talent
Winning Tradeshow Mastery: Create Connections to Boost Startup
YouTube for Startups: Growth via 3 Billion Daily Users
& Join the Learning Revolution
While The TOP School is currently in a beta phase with select private schools to refine our AI, we are excited to launch publicly in Fall 2025.
We are also developing a global network of teachers who can provide support in students' native languages and cultural contexts.
In addition to our growing teacher network, our vibrant community includes over 4,300 ambassadors across 151 countries, all passionate about sharing the possibilities of this learning revolution.
Stay tuned for a new era of learning where education is effective, engaging, and truly enjoyable for everyone!
& Summary of Our Scientific Foundation
Deep Learning for True Mastery
The core of The TOP School's methodology is deep learning, inspired by the work of Nobel Laureate Herbert Simon. We aim for 100% learning outcomes, where students don't just memorize facts but achieve true mastery of subjects. This is achieved by:
1/20 Deliberate Practice & Chunking
Pioneered by Nobel laureate Herbert A. Simon, our philosophy is that mastery comes from targeted effort, not just time spent. It’s not about repeating what you know; it’s about pushing your limits on what you don't.
We call this Deliberate Practice. Our deep learning platform operationalizes this by generating up to 100 unique deep learning tasks for every single concept. These tasks, derived from 20 different cornerstone research principles, force you to approach the material from dozens of different angles—explaining, applying, creating, and problem-solving. This rigorous, multi-faceted engagement prevents stagnation and ensures you are truly building a deep, flexible understanding, a process Simon called 'chunking,' which is the foundation of an expert's intuition.
2/20 Meaning as Use (Wittgenstein)
Why does school knowledge often feel useless? Because it's taught as definitions to be memorized. Philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein argued that the true meaning of a concept is found in its use within 'language-games'—the contexts of real life. You don't truly understand 'strategy' by reciting a definition; you understand it by successfully applying it.
Our deep learning platform is built on this principle. Every one of our 100 deep learning tasks is a simulation, a 'language-game' where you must use your new knowledge. This focus on application ensures the skills you build are practical, flexible, and immediately transferable to your real-world challenges, be it in a classroom, a boardroom, or your living room.
3/20 Self-Determination Theory
Motivation is the engine of learning. Self-Determination Theory, by Edward Deci and Richard Ryan, states that intrinsic motivation thrives when three psychological needs are met: Autonomy (control over your actions), Competence (feeling effective), and Relatedness (feeling connected).
Our deep learning platform is engineered to satisfy these needs. You have the autonomy to choose what to learn and when. You build competence through instant feedback and by achieving a 90% mastery score on challenging tasks. And you feel relatedness through the authoritative, mentoring voice of our experts. This is why our learning feels engaging and rewarding, not like a chore.
4/20 Retrieval Practice (The Testing Effect)
Passively re-reading material creates an 'illusion of fluency'—it feels easy, but the memory is weak. Research by Roediger & Karpicke shows that the act of actively trying to recall information is one of the most powerful ways to strengthen memory. This effortful retrieval creates stronger, more durable neural pathways.
Our deep learning platform is a retrieval-practice engine. Tasks constantly require you to pull information from your memory—summarizing a concept, explaining a cause, or applying a formula without looking at the source material. This ensures knowledge is deeply embedded and accessible when you need it most.
5/20 The Generation Effect
Information that you generate yourself is far more memorable than information you simply consume. This is the Generation Effect. When you are forced to create an answer, an example, or a summary, your brain engages in a deeper level of processing.
Our deep learning platform is built on generation. We never ask you to simply recognize a correct answer from a list. Every task is an act of creation, requiring you to formulate a response, propose an alternative solution, or draft a plan. This active process leverages this powerful memory principle to forge strong, lasting knowledge.
6/20 Self-Explanation
One of the most effective learning strategies is to pause and ask yourself, 'What does this mean in my own words?' or 'How does this connect to what I already know?'. This process of Self-Explanation, researched by Michelene Chi, forces you to identify gaps in your understanding and repair your mental model.
Our deep learning platform automates this process. We constantly prompt you to explain concepts, justify your reasoning, or teach the idea to a simulated novice. These tasks build a robust and accurate understanding, ensuring you're not just memorizing steps but truly comprehending the 'why' behind them.
7/20 Experiential Learning (Kolb's Cycle)
David Kolb's influential theory posits that deep learning is a cycle: we have a concrete experience, reflect on it, form abstract concepts, and then test those concepts in new situations. True learning isn't passive; it's an active process of doing and thinking.
Our tasks are micro-cycles of experiential learning. You'll be put in a simulated scenario (experience), you'll get instant feedback on your action (reflection), you'll understand the underlying principle (conceptualization), and then you'll try again in a new, slightly different scenario (experimentation). It's a flight simulator for the mind.
8/20 Mental Models
Experts don't just have more facts; they have better Mental Models. These are internal representations of how things work in the world. A robust mental model allows you to understand a system, diagnose problems, and predict future outcomes. It's the difference between following a recipe and truly knowing how to cook.
Our deep learning platform is designed to build these models. Tasks don't just test isolated facts; they require you to see the connections, understand cause-and-effect, and manipulate variables in a simulated system. This builds a deep, intuitive understanding that goes far beyond rote memorization.
9/20 Dual Coding Theory
According to Allan Paivio's Dual Coding Theory, we process and store information through two distinct channels: a verbal system for language and a non-verbal system for images and sensory experiences. Learning becomes exponentially more powerful when we encode knowledge in both channels simultaneously.
While many platforms simply add stock photos to text, our deep learning tasks force you to perform the dual coding yourself. We challenge you to translate abstract, verbal information into concrete, non-verbal representations. You'll be asked to create a powerful metaphor, invent an analogy using a physical object, describe a cinematic story scene, or even visualize a chart or graph that represents the concept. This active translation process builds multiple, interconnected pathways to the memory, making it far more durable and easier to recall.
10/20 The Self-Relevance Effect
We remember what matters to us. The Self-Relevance Effect shows that we have superior memory for information that we can relate to our own lives, goals, and experiences. Generic, abstract examples are quickly forgotten.
Our AI-powered deep learning platform leverages this by weaving your personal context—your role, your industry, even your interests—into the very fabric of the lessons. A manager learns about feedback using scenarios from their own team. A student learns physics using examples from their favorite video game. This makes learning deeply personal and far more effective.
11/20 Situated Cognition
Skills are useless if they can't be applied in the real world. The theory of Situated Cognition argues that knowledge is inseparable from the context in which it is used. Learning in an abstract, artificial environment often fails to transfer to messy, real-world situations.
Our tasks are designed as authentic simulations. A sales professional will practice negotiation with a simulated client, not just read about tactics. A teacher will handle a simulated classroom disruption. This ensures that the skills you develop are practical, usable, and ready for the challenges you face every day.
12/20 The Protégé Effect
You don't truly master something until you can teach it. The act of preparing to teach forces you to organize your knowledge, identify the core concepts, and find simpler ways to explain complex ideas. This is known as the Protégé Effect.
We operationalize this with specific tasks that challenge you to teach what you've just learned. You might be asked to create a simple analogy for a colleague, draft a training memo for your team, or outline a short presentation. This process of structuring knowledge for others is a powerful way to solidify it for yourself.
13/20 Transfer of Learning
The goal of learning is not just to perform well in one specific context, but to be able to apply your knowledge to new and unfamiliar situations. This is called Transfer of Learning. It requires you to understand the deep principles of a concept, not just its surface features.
Our deep learning platform promotes transfer by having you apply the same core principle in multiple, varied contexts. A leader might use a feedback model with a high-performer and then with an under-performer. This builds the mental agility to see the underlying structure of a problem and apply the right tool for the job.
14/20 Cognitive Flexibility Theory
The world is complex and ill-structured; rigid, rule-based thinking often fails. Cognitive Flexibility Theory emphasizes the importance of being able to restructure one's knowledge in different ways for different purposes. It's about having a repertoire of mental models, not just one.
Our deep learning tasks are designed to build this flexibility. We'll ask you to explain the same concept to a CEO and then to a new hire, or to 'remix' an idea by combining it with another well-known concept. This builds the non-rigid, expert-like understanding needed to thrive in dynamic environments.
15/20 Schema Theory
We learn by connecting the new to the known. Schema Theory posits that our knowledge is organized into mental frameworks or 'schemata.' Meaningful learning occurs when we can successfully integrate new information into these existing frameworks.
Our deep learning platform actively facilitates this. It will prompt you to make connections: 'How does this leadership theory relate to a manager you admire?' or 'How is this historical event similar to a current event?'. These tasks help you consciously weave new knowledge into your existing mental map, making it more meaningful and much harder to forget.
16/20 Development of Evaluative Judgment
Expertise isn't just about knowing what to do; it's about knowing what 'good' looks like. The Development of Evaluative Judgment is the capacity to make reasoned, evidence-based decisions about quality. It’s about moving from following a rubric to internalizing the standards of excellence.
Our deep learning platform builds this crucial skill. It will present you with two different solutions to a problem and ask you to critique them, or task you with defining the criteria for a successful project in your field. This develops your ability to make high-quality judgments about your own work and the work of others—a critical skill for leadership and autonomy.
17/20 Narrative Thinking
Humans are wired for stories. Narrative Thinking, as described by Jerome Bruner, is a fundamental way we make sense of the world. We remember events, causes, and consequences far better when they are embedded in a story. To make abstract concepts unforgettable, we wrap them in narrative.
Our deep learning platform will ask you to write a short case study about a company that succeeded or failed by applying a principle, or to craft a compelling story to persuade a colleague. These tasks make the information highly memorable and equip you with the crucial skill of using narrative to communicate and persuade.
18/20 Analogical Reasoning
Innovation often comes from connecting seemingly unrelated ideas. Analogical Reasoning is the cognitive process of identifying deep structural similarities between different concepts, a cornerstone of human intelligence.
Our deep learning platform trains this skill explicitly. We will constantly challenge you to build bridges between domains: 'How is this business ecosystem like a rainforest?' or 'How is managing a team's morale like tending a garden?'. These tasks build the mental muscle required to see novel solutions and apply insights from one domain to another, a hallmark of expert problem-solvers.
19/20 Prospective Thinking
We don't just learn from the past; we learn by imagining the future. Prospective Thinking, or Episodic Future Thought, is the ability to mentally simulate future scenarios. This allows us to anticipate challenges, set better goals, and prepare for action. We train our users to be proactive strategists.
Our deep learning tasks will challenge you to use what you've learned to simulate future events: 'Based on this principle, what are two challenges you might face next quarter?' or 'Write a 'pre-mortem': imagine this project failed six months from now, and explain why.' This builds your capacity for strategic foresight.
20/20 Divergent Thinking
To build true problem-solving skill, we must train creativity. Divergent Thinking is the ability to generate multiple, unique ideas from a single starting point. It's about exploring possibilities rather than settling for the first and most obvious answer.
Our deep learning platform has tasks specifically designed to foster this. Instead of asking for the 'right' answer, we'll challenge you to generate a variety of solutions: 'Brainstorm five different ways a teacher could use this principle in a classroom,' or 'List ten potential marketing slogans for this product.' These deep learning tasks build your creative capacity and your ability to find innovative solutions.