<?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>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:34:14 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>Are AI certifications worth it?</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/are-ai-certifications-worth-it</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:33:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/are-ai-certifications-worth-it</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56374/ai certs surge learning news.png">AI certifications have exploded since ChatGPT, shifting from specialist machine learning credentials to mainstream AI literacy and GenAI courses.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Behaviour before measurement: Anna Barnett on closing the intention-action gap</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/behaviour-before-measurement-anna-barnett-on-closing-the-intention-action-gap</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:32:11 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/behaviour-before-measurement-anna-barnett-on-closing-the-intention-action-gap</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56372/the intention-action gap.png">Mindtools Kineo's Anna Barnett examines the gap between intention and action and the role of behavioural design in closing it.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Speexx Earns Record CyberVadis Score, Reinforcing Commitment to Data Security</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/speexx/2026/speexx-earns-record-cybervadis-score-reinforcing-commitment-to-data-security</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:37:45 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/speexx/2026/speexx-earns-record-cybervadis-score-reinforcing-commitment-to-data-security</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56368/speexxpressreleasecybervadis026learningnewsenimagehd quality ln.png">Speexx achieved a score of 956/1000 in its latest CyberVadis assessment, marking its highest rating to date and reinforcing its continued focus on data protection.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Acorn acquires B Online Learning</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/acorn-acquires-b-online-learning</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:42:12 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/acorn-acquires-b-online-learning</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Acorn has acquired B Online Learning, adding elearning services, a learning platform and ANZ’s only Articulate Certified Training Partner to its skills business.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>AI drives demand for data storytelling skills</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ai-drives-demand-for-data-storytelling-skills</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:31:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ai-drives-demand-for-data-storytelling-skills</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56363/storytelling with data ai live event copy.png">More than 2,300 people have registered for an AI and data storytelling workshop, reflecting demand for guidance on visualisation, communication and AI oversight.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Hemsley’s new AI curriculum equips companies to get best from AI </title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/hemsley-fraser/2026/hemsleys-new-ai-curriculum-equips-companies-to-get-best-from-ai</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:11:33 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/hemsley-fraser/2026/hemsleys-new-ai-curriculum-equips-companies-to-get-best-from-ai</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Hemsley Fraser has launched a new Human Skills and AI curriculum to help organisations build their AI fluency, confidence and human-centred capabilities, to make best use of AI. The company developed its curriculum in response to worldwide demand from enterprises and growth firms wanting to build the most effective ways for humans to work confidently with AI, whether at individual, team, and company-wide levels. Despite AI’s widespread adoption, it’s often treated as a largely technological change with comparatively few organisations developing people's understanding of the impacts and the capabilities needed to ensure optimal AI use. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Cezanne acquires Learn Amp</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/cezanne-acquires-learn-amp</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:02:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/cezanne-acquires-learn-amp</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56359/joe hill-wilson learning news.png">HR and payroll software provider Cezanne has acquired workplace learning platform Learn Amp.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Championing human skills, not AI</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-now-tv/2026/championing-human-skills-not-ai</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:15:56 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-now-tv/2026/championing-human-skills-not-ai</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56357/lntv trailer 2026 6.png">LNTV, Jun 25: Jane Bozarth on why networks, culture, and human judgment are the real engine of organisational learning; Martin Couzins on the Microsoft 2026 Work Trends report; Challenging assumptions about effective learning with Andy Lancaster and Tom McDowall. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Mindtools Kineo AI Innovation Lab launches AI Skills Academy in partnership with Mindstone </title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/mindtools/2026/mindtools-kineo-ai-innovation-lab-launches-ai-skills-academy-in-partnership-with-mindstone</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:39:36 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/mindtools/2026/mindtools-kineo-ai-innovation-lab-launches-ai-skills-academy-in-partnership-with-mindstone</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56355/shabnam shahani ceo mindtools kineo.png">AI is transforming workforce performance and productivity and reshaping how work gets done. Organizations are racing to meet this potential – 88%* report regular AI use. However, most are still in the experimentation phase, with two-thirds* yet to scale AI across their organization.  

The challenge is no longer access to AI tools but helping people to adopt new ways of working. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>“It’s up to us to create this new future.” - CIPD Festival of work 2026</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/acteon-communication-and-learning/2026/its-up-to-us-to-create-this-new-future-cipd-2026</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:22:44 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/acteon-communication-and-learning/2026/its-up-to-us-to-create-this-new-future-cipd-2026</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56353/acteon at cipd festival of work.png">AI, evolution and contentless courses. Acteon's Rebecca Trigg shares insights from this years CIPD Festival of Work. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>World of Learning Conference &amp; Exhibition 2026 announces free seminar programme line-up </title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/world-of-learning/2026/world-of-learning-conference-exhibition-2026-announces-free-seminar-programme-line-up</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:54:13 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/world-of-learning/2026/world-of-learning-conference-exhibition-2026-announces-free-seminar-programme-line-up</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56351/vmgl birmingham oct725 josh caius a907849.jpg">The World of Learning Conference &amp; Exhibition, taking place on 6 &amp; 7 October 2026, has announced a selection of free, expert-led sessions from speakers including keynote Alex Brooker, Nick Gonios, Melanie Martinelli, David James and many more…]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Ciphr shortlisted for prestigious business awards</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/ciphr/2026/ciphr-shortlisted-for-prestigious-business-awards</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:55:16 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/ciphr/2026/ciphr-shortlisted-for-prestigious-business-awards</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56349/ln-180626.png">Ciphr has been shortlisted for five awards at the 2026 Thames Valley Tech &amp; Innovation Awards, including tech company of the year]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>CLO100 launches experience-based assessment for L&amp;D leaders</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/clo100-launches-experience-based-assessment-for-ld-leaders</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:03:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/clo100-launches-experience-based-assessment-for-ld-leaders</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56347/experience assessments.png">New assessment awards professional designations based on business impact, strategic leadership and measurable organisational outcomes. Cathy Hoy, CEO at CLO100 and Charles Jennings, Chief Moderator, join Learning News to explain the new professional designations and why the L&D profession needs them.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Rise Up introduces Forge, an AI Performance Officer that Embeds Autonomous Coaching into Everyday Work</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/rise-up/2026/rise-up-introduces-forge-an-ai-performance-officer-that-embeds-autonomous-coaching-into-everyday-wor</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:53:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/rise-up/2026/rise-up-introduces-forge-an-ai-performance-officer-that-embeds-autonomous-coaching-into-everyday-wor</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">New AI Performance Officer deploys agentic AI coaches that operate continuously inside workflows to drive measurable business performance]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Upcoming webinar: Why employees leave when they can't see what's next</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-pool/2026/upcoming-webinar-why-employees-leave-when-they-cant-see-whats-next</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:23:56 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-pool/2026/upcoming-webinar-why-employees-leave-when-they-cant-see-whats-next</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56343/untitled - 21 april 2026 at 10.59.46-31 (1).png">When employees can't see clear opportunities for growth, they're more likely to look elsewhere. In this webinar, Learning Pool explores how career visibility, skills transparency, and internal mobility influence employee engagement and retention.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Imparta Wins EdTechX Award for Corporate Training</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/imparta/2026/imparta-wins-edtechx-award-for-corporate-training</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:13:06 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/imparta/2026/imparta-wins-edtechx-award-for-corporate-training</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56337/i-coach.ai screenshot.png">Imparta wins at IBIS Capital's EdTechX Summit, adding to another strong year of award and analyst recognition for Imparta's sales-aware AI]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Sarah Abramson launches Think Human consultancy</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/sarah-abramson-launches-think-human-consultancy</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:11:09 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/sarah-abramson-launches-think-human-consultancy</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56338/think human at eipc26.png">New independent consultancy, Think Human, applies behavioural science to boost organisational performance and people-centred change.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Employers cut entry-level hiring as skills shortages rise</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/employers-cut-entry-level-hiring-as-skills-shortages-rise</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:44:46 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/employers-cut-entry-level-hiring-as-skills-shortages-rise</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56334/pipeline problem learning news.png">UK employers report worsening skills shortages while reducing recruitment and largely overlooking young people outside work and education.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Brandon Hall Group Praises Fuse for Closing the Learning-to-Performance Gap</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/fuse-universal/2026/beyond-the-lms-fuse-praised-by-brandon-hall-group-for-transforming-workplace-learning</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:37:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/fuse-universal/2026/beyond-the-lms-fuse-praised-by-brandon-hall-group-for-transforming-workplace-learning</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56332/brandon hall quote for linkedin.png">LONDON, UK — 16.06.2026 — Fuse, the learning platform built for real-world performance, today announced that its platform repositioning - anchored by the launch of Fuse 4.2 and its new AI coaching solution, Lyra - has been strongly validated by leading research and analyst firm Brandon Hall Group™.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>News Bulletin June 2026</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/bulletins/2026/news-bulletin-june-2026</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/bulletins/2026/news-bulletin-june-2026</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">A bite-sized news round up: AI reshapes talent acquisition, Evidence Informed Practice Conference, Learning Technologies Awards, Career switching; Plus all the headlines from Learning News.]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>