How long after training does skill decay start, and how long does skill retention last?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18862978
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Abstract

Skill decay generally starts 1 to 12 months after initial training, with skill retention lasting up to 6 months or more depending on the training structure and reinforcement practices.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Human Resource Development and Performance Evaluation Competency Development and Evaluation Vocational Education and Training

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
4 March 2026
Language
EN