UK Government launches £187m ‘TechFirst’ skills programme with AI focus
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UK’s £187m TechFirst scheme will deliver AI and digital skills to 1m pupils and 7.5m adults, backed by industry and regional training partnerships.
UK’s £187m TechFirst scheme will deliver AI and digital skills to 1m pupils and 7.5m adults, backed by industry and regional training partnerships.
Role-play platform and immersive video provider, Virti, is exhibing at the upcoming Learning Live AI Edition event, next week in London.
QA CLO, Jo Bishenden, joins Learning News to discuss how the company is responding to changing IT skills demands.
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.
Sarah Maclot, recipient of the Gold Learning Leader of the Year award at the Learning Awards, discusses her work with Rob Clarke on Learning News.
Kim Blanchard and Patrick Kelly-Goss from Activate Learning discuss the work that led to their Best use of AI in Learning Award.
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.
A Night of Innovation, Impact, and Game-Changing Achievements in Workplace Learning.
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.
Join L&D leaders and AI pioneers on the 26th June in London for insights, workshops, and networking on cutting-edge AI strategies.
Ed Monk, CEO, LPI and Todd Minor, General Manager and Global Learning Leader, Microsoft, join Learning News to discuss their new collaboration.
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.
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