Psychological ownership is the feeling of possession and personal identification with an object, idea, or concept. An expression of self-identity and belonging, it can extend to a person’s role at work, items frequently used, and qualities such as brand preferences or activities. Incredibly valuable in training, maximizing this sense of ownership increases the success of learning outcomes. The benefits of psychological ownership in learning include:When course design gives the learner more control, it encourages psychological ownership. Employees own their learning when they feel engaged, inspired, and in control of the process. The ownership must feel like a natural choice; that choice is a way to participate in the learning process. As instructional designers and learning and development professionals, we can use this information to craft more effective learning delivery that encourages ownership and enhances outcomes. This design can come in the form of added activities, but the capability may already be built directly into the tools you use to create your digital learning content. Increasing User Control in Your Learning Design Anything that allows for greater user control promotes a sense of psychological ownership. Here are some ways to build ownership-enhancing features into your course delivery:Following these tips can provide your learners with greater psychological ownership, increasing your chances of achieving your organization’s desired learning outcomes.