Demand for generative AI skills is accelerating rapidly, with enrolments in online GenAI courses rising 195% year-on-year; Switzerland, Netherlands and Sweden top global rankings.
QA and the Learning and Performance Institute (LPI) have renewed their strategic collaboration in celebration of QA’s remarkable achievement, 25 years of continuous accreditation. This milestone highlights QA’s enduring commitment to delivering high-impact, capability-led learning and setting industry standards for quality and innovation. From workforce transformation to social impact through initiatives like Dreamflight, QA exemplifies purpose-driven learning. As the partnership deepens, both organisations will continue working together throughout 2025 to shape the future of learning through events, strategic initiatives, and thought leadership.
A new blog from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman forecasts that AI agents will begin replacing routine cognitive work in 2025, accelerating the pressure on L&D leaders to radically reframe skills, systems and learning cycles, within a window far shorter than typical planning horizons.
Microsoft is attempting a world record for the most people to take an online lesson as part of its AI Skills Fest to mobilise global participation in AI education; Interview with Simon Lambert, Chief Learning Officer, Microsoft UK.
Ed Monk, CEO, LPI and Darren Lang, Founder and CEO, Kepler + Co, join Learning News to discuss their strategic partnership and the new LPI Capability Map.
The Learning and Performance Institute (LPI) has partnered with Kepler + Co to enhance the LPI Capability Map, a globally recognised framework for defining key skills in learning and development. This collaboration combines LPI’s expertise in professional development with Kepler + Co’s technology to refine the map, ensuring organisations can effectively assess, benchmark, and develop their learning teams.
New event in London this June to help L&D professionals scale the use of AI for workplace learning. Dr Ashwin Mehta, LPI and Todd Minor, Microsoft, join Learning News with the details.
The Learning and Performance Institute (LPI) and Microsoft have announced a strategic global partnership to drive innovation in learning and development. This collaboration aims to enhance professional learning worldwide, with a focus on AI proficiency and workplace learning standards. As part of the partnership, Microsoft will be the Headline Sponsor of the 29th Annual Learning Awards and LEARNING LIVE 2025, with further initiatives to be revealed soon including a brand new event.