<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>Learning News</title><atom:link href="https://learningnews.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" /><link>https://learningnews.com</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:01:03 GMT</pubDate><generator>Learning News RSS Generator</generator><image><url>https://learningnews.com/images/tpr-twitter-a_400x400.png</url><title>FeedForAll Sample Feed</title><link>https://learningnews.com</link><description>Learning News</description><width>144</width><height>144</height></image><description>Learning News</description><language>en</language><item><title>Open LMS Announces Executive Leadership Transition: Maura Connor Appointed Chief Executive Officer, Willem Boom Named SVP, Global Sales</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/open-lms/2026/open-lms-announces-executive-leadership-transition-maura-connor-appointed-chief-executive-officer-wi</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:01:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/open-lms/2026/open-lms-announces-executive-leadership-transition-maura-connor-appointed-chief-executive-officer-wi</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56587/fecb4a388d0d9b641a8ba6916085c2001ae808ca-1920x1080.png">Open LMS welcomes Maura Connor as Chief Executive Officer and Willem Boom as SVP, Global Sales, strengthening its global leadership for future growth.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Local authorities in England to get specialist safeguarding training</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/ciphr/2026/local-authorities-in-england-to-get-specialist-safeguarding-training</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:42:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/ciphr/2026/local-authorities-in-england-to-get-specialist-safeguarding-training</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">A major new eLearning initiative run by Ciphr and the CSA Centre (Centre of expertise on child sexual abuse), hosted by Barnardo’s, will provide specialist safeguarding training to people working in children’s social care at all local authorities in England.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Training Industry acquires CLO and Chief Talent Officer brands</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/training-industry-acquires-chief-learning-officer-and-chief-talent-officer</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:17:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/training-industry-acquires-chief-learning-officer-and-chief-talent-officer</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56583/ti clo cto learning news.png">Training Industry has acquired substantially all the assets of BetterWork Media Group, including its learning and talent media brands.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Youth skills gap could leave 1.25m outside work and education</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/youth-skills-gap-could-leave-125m-outside-work-and-education</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:11:11 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/youth-skills-gap-could-leave-125m-outside-work-and-education</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56585/youth skills - neets 2030 - learning news.png">The UK NEET rate could reach 16% by 2030, with employers demanding more digital skills from young recruits, according to new modelling.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>LN Connect 2026: Building the Future</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/the-learning-network/2026/ln-connect-2026-building-the-future</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:10:02 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/the-learning-network/2026/ln-connect-2026-building-the-future</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56580/connect thumb.jpg">Join us as Connect returns for another year, at a new location, with a new format.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Learning Pool rebrands as Confirm and launches the Workforce Enablement System (WES) </title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/confirm/2026/learning-pool-rebrands-as-confirm-and-launches-the-workforce-enablement-system-wes</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:02:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/confirm/2026/learning-pool-rebrands-as-confirm-and-launches-the-workforce-enablement-system-wes</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56577/learning pool becomes confirm.png">Learning Pool evolves its brand to become Confirm, introducing a new category of workforce technology – the Workforce Enablement System (WES) – designed to connect the dots between learning, engagement, performance, and compliance in one intelligent system. 
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Imparta Launches Cracking the Channel Code: Growing the Channel in a Year of Margin Decline</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/imparta/2026/imparta-launches-cracking-the-channel-code-growing-the-channel-in-a-year-of-margin-decline</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:00:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/imparta/2026/imparta-launches-cracking-the-channel-code-growing-the-channel-in-a-year-of-margin-decline</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">A new programme that helps vendors understand how partners really make money, so they can segment, fund and design incentives on evidence rather than politics or history.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Speexx Advances to Silver at the 2026 International E-Learning Awards</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/speexx/2026/speexx-advances-to-silver-at-the-2026-international-e-learning-awards</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:36:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/speexx/2026/speexx-advances-to-silver-at-the-2026-international-e-learning-awards</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56570/speexxpressreleaseprinternational e-learning awardsenlearning image-hd.png">Speexx earns Silver ribbon in the Online Learning Experience category at the 2026 International E-Learning Awards.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New research reveals the hidden reality of leadership</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/new-research-reveals-the-hidden-reality-of-leadership</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:00:09 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/new-research-reveals-the-hidden-reality-of-leadership</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56568/img3275.jpeg">Ivy House to unveil flagship research at LEARNING LIVE 2026.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Speexx Shortlisted Among Top Three for the 2026 HR Innovation Award</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/speexx/2026/speexx-shortlisted-among-top-three-for-the-2026-hr-innovation-award</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:32:27 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/speexx/2026/speexx-shortlisted-among-top-three-for-the-2026-hr-innovation-award</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56566/speexxpressreleaseprhr innovation nomination announcementenlearning image.png">Speexx has been shortlisted among the top three entries in the Learning &amp; Development category of the 2026 HR Innovation Award.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Care workers seek recognised qualifications to support career progression</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/care-workers-seek-recognised-qualifications-to-support-career-progression</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:00:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/care-workers-seek-recognised-qualifications-to-support-career-progression</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56564/care careers and qualifications - learning news 1 - learning news.png">Regulated qualifications and clearer career pathways are seen as the biggest factors in helping care workers build long-term careers, according to new research.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>World of Learning Conference &amp; Exhibition announces interactive visitor features and networking opportunities for October 2026</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/world-of-learning/2026/world-of-learning-conference-exhibition-announces-interactive-visitor-features-and-networking-oppor</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:19:05 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/world-of-learning/2026/world-of-learning-conference-exhibition-announces-interactive-visitor-features-and-networking-oppor</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56562/vmgl birmingham oct725 josh caius a105561.jpg">The World of Learning Conference &amp; Exhibition is bringing back a host of popular interactive features and networking opportunities at the free-to-attend Exhibition on 6 &amp; 7 October 2026 at the NEC, Birmingham.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Former Training Journal editor Debbie Carter dies</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/former-training-journal-editor-debbie-carter-dies</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:29:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/former-training-journal-editor-debbie-carter-dies</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56559/debbie carter tj60 learning news1920x1080.png">Debbie Carter, who edited Training Journal for many years, has died, leaving a lasting legacy in workplace learning journalism.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>iSpring extends AI course generation to slide-based courses </title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/ispring-solutions/2026/ispring-extends-ai-course-generation-to-slide-based-courses</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:53:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/ispring-solutions/2026/ispring-extends-ai-course-generation-to-slide-based-courses</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56556/create-slide-course-faster-with-ai.png">AI course generation in iSpring now reaches the slide format. iSpring Suite AI turns a short description and existing documents into an editable outline and a draft PowerPoint course, with narration written into the speaker notes.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Great Minds on Learning returns for season eight as Learning Hack announces autumn line-up</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/the-learning-hack/2026/great-minds-on-learning-returns-for-season-eight-as-learning-hack-announces-autumn-line-up</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:22:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/the-learning-hack/2026/great-minds-on-learning-returns-for-season-eight-as-learning-hack-announces-autumn-line-up</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56554/gmol451280x720.png">Great Minds on Learning returns on 3 August for its eighth season, exploring how people learn far beyond the workplace — from sport and music to writing and dog training. The Learning Hack, ranked in the top 5% of podcasts globally, returns for season 16 in September. Both on all platforms.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Mediazoo Group launches Human Performance campaign to tackle the growing performance gap in organisations </title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/media-zoo/2026/mediazoo-group-launches-human-performance-campaign-to-tackle-the-growing-performance-gap-in-organisa</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:02:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/media-zoo/2026/mediazoo-group-launches-human-performance-campaign-to-tackle-the-growing-performance-gap-in-organisa</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56552/image 1.jpeg">New campaign unites Mediazoo, Uncertainty Experts and Finer Vision to help organisations build high-performing leaders, teams and cultures.

The highlight of the campaign is that for the first time Mediazoo is opening its creative archive and releasing ten years of client films showing how storytelling can drive behaviour change, human performance and organisational impact.

“Human performance isn’t improved by technology alone. It happens when leadership, learning, creativity and AI work together.” Giles Smith, CEO, Mediazoo Group 
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The ROI of Learning: Unlocking the Value in Your Talent</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/summit-events/2026/the-roi-of-learning-unlocking-the-value-in-your-talent</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:12:29 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/summit-events/2026/the-roi-of-learning-unlocking-the-value-in-your-talent</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56550/cover image.png">Learning creates value only when organisations can connect investment to proficiency, proficiency to performance, and performance to measurable business outcomes.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Ciphr wins Thames Valley Tech Company of the Year Award</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/ciphr/2026/ciphr-wins-thames-valley-tech-company-of-the-year-award</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:29:54 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/ciphr/2026/ciphr-wins-thames-valley-tech-company-of-the-year-award</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56548/ciphr2026thamesvalleytechcompanyoftheyear.jpg">Ciphr has won two awards at the 2026 Thames Valley Tech &amp; Innovation Awards, including tech company of the year]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Coursera invests $100m in Andrew Ng’s AI learning venture</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/coursera-invests-100m-in-andrew-ngs-ai-learning-venture</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:16:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/coursera-invests-100m-in-andrew-ngs-ai-learning-venture</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56545/img3262.png">Coursera has taken a one-third stake in LearnVector, a new AI learning company founded by Coursera’s co-founder Andrew Ng.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>AI training lags workplace adoption as reskilling gap grows</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ai-training-lags-workplace-adoption-as-reskilling-gap-grows</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:49:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ai-training-lags-workplace-adoption-as-reskilling-gap-grows</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56543/training trailing - learning news.png">Most employers are building AI literacy for current roles while delaying wider workforce reskilling, new research suggests.]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>