Virtual College has launched a new accredited Damp and Mould Training Course to help professionals identify and manage mould-related risks. The course also includes essential training to support compliance with Awaab’s Law, which comes into force in October 2025
Totara Version 19.1 introduces 4 new AI features that drive L&D efficiency, plus enhanced search and content discovery and streamlined workflows.
Judges share tips on writing a standout entry as the deadline nears on Friday 25 July.
L&D rethink; LEARNINGLIVE; 10-Year NHS plan; AstraZeneca AI upskilling; Top AI in training; Skills intelligence launch; Thrive financials and new deals; Learning Tech Awards; Cognota Deloitte alliance.
Bridge LMS has been recognized as a top learning platform by G2, earning multiple new awards for its learning, career development, performance management, and employee engagement capabilities.
Learning technology provider 5app has today announced the launch of its new AI skills intelligence solution, Helix.
Training Journal has partnered with leadership specialists SyncSkills to offer a place on their upcoming REVEAL programme, a powerful 12-week group coaching experience designed specifically for women leading remote and hybrid teams.
5app launches breakthrough skills intelligence platform, Helix, which assesses skills in work, in real time.
A new report from the Josh Bersin Company urges L&D leaders to abandon outdated models and embrace a fundamental transformation, placing enablement not training at the heart of learning strategy.
L&D Free Spirits invites freelancers to apply for exhibition space at October’s World of Learning event in Birmingham, to showcase their brand.
AstraZeneca was awarded gold awards for Team of the Year and Innovation at the Learning Awards earlier this year for its training programme on AI for its 90,000 employees. AstraZeneca's Global Capability Development Leader for Digital, Data, AI and Learning Agility, Dr Bonnie Cheuk, joins Learning News.
AstraZeneca was awarded gold awards for Team of the Year and Innovation at the Learning Awards earlier this year for its training programme on AI for its 90,000 employees. AstraZeneca's Global Capability Development Leader for Digital, Data, AI and Learning Agility, Dr Bonnie Cheuk, joins Learning News.
Training Industry has announced its 2025 lists of the top 20 companies providing AI Coaching & Learner Support and AI Content Creation & Authoring, highlighting the vendors driving innovation in learning technology.
The newly published NHS 10 Year Health Plan for England sets out a bold and necessary vision for the future of healthcare. For those working in workforce, HR, and people development roles, it’s more than a policy document, it’s a roadmap for how we’ll need to lead, support, and shape the NHS workforce over the next decade.
Speexx was honored in the Online Learning Experience category for its innovative platform that empowers global workforces to build and maintain the skills that matter.
Fosway Group, in association with UNLEASH, has launched the latest wave of its HR Realities research. Now in its 12th year, the research explores how HR teams are managing their people strategies against a backdrop of uncertain economics, digital transformation, talent shortages, AI proliferation and shifting workplace dynamics.
Hosted by Jake Humphrey and visiting professor Damian Hughes, the High Performance Podcast has become a global phenomenon—exploring the minds, methods, and motivations behind the world’s most successful people.
A radically different approach to safety training has gone viral - in the form of a sound-alike MC Hammer song. The animated video, created by Acteon, has captured the attention of a whole new audience on TikTok - five years after it was first commissioned.
Why Microsoft’s latest Work Trend Index challenges L&D to rethink time, teams and technology.
Ross Stevenson, founder of learning consultancy Steal These Thoughts, has released an AI readiness assessment aimed at learning and development professionals.
The National Physical Laboratory has launched a new digital learning platform to expand access to STEM training. The system supports blended delivery, personalised pathways, and advanced analytics, aligning with national efforts to scale technical skills in science and engineering.
The latest round of product updates from learning technology vendors, including Docebo, Axonify, Go1, Udemy, ReadSpeaker, Kahoot!, Cognota, Thrive and Cornerstone.
Workplace learning platform Axonify has launched a new AI-powered content development tool, ‘Co-Creator’, designed to help organisations transform business materials into training content. The announcement follows the appointment of Melissa Burghardt as the company’s new CEO.
Webinar offers practical guidance ahead of awards submission deadline.
Youth-focused outdoor learning initiative exceeds targets and calls for policy integration.
New research from Employment Hero highlights a widening gap in AI use between leaders and junior staff, with poor implementation linked to productivity loss. Smaller firms are most at risk, prompting calls for more inclusive, skills-focused AI adoption strategies.
Cornerstone has launched a new integration with Salesforce’s AgentExchange, enabling AI-driven learning to be embedded directly into CRM workflows. The move supports skills development in the flow of work and advances multi-agent interoperability across enterprise systems.
CIM and MMI continue partnership to collectively advance the marketing profession in Macau and the UK. The collaboration will support marketers throughout Macau and the UK, assisting career development. British and Macanese marketers will gain access to cutting-edge resources designed to enhance their skills and boost organisational performance.
Thrive welcomed 28 new customers in the first half of 2025, and beat 2024’s revenue in just six months. Named a Times Top 50 Fastest Growing Tech Company, new wins include Lion TV, Next, and the Aston Martin Aramco F1® Team.
Roger Grogan, Founder and CEO of Jam Coding, which won the gold Learning Provider Award earlier this year, joins Learning News.
Degreed's new analysis spotlights the trends reshaping workplace learning priorities this year. Here's what's gaining momentum and what's falling out of favour.
HR transformation specialist Lavasource has appointed two senior leaders to support what it describes as a new phase of global expansion. Glen Bagnall joins as Change Management Leader, while Shayne Byron becomes Global Head of Finance.
The Learning & Development sector is rapidly evolving, with new opportunities and challenges shaping the futures of professionals in the field. Join CLO100 for an interactive panel discussion on Thursday, 10 July.
CoachHub has launched AIMY, an AI-driven coaching tool designed to support employee development at scale by providing accessible, personalised coaching across the workforce.
Graduates face shrinking job prospects as AI reshapes employer expectations. Experts urge universities to prioritise digital and AI literacy to better align with evolving workforce needs.
Industry groups and professional bodies broadly welcomed the UK’s new industrial strategy, but warn its success depends on sustained workforce investment. While targeted skills funding is seen as a positive first step, leaders stress the need for broader inclusion and employer-focused delivery across all sectors.
The UK’s industrial strategy and skills funding package, announced this week, reframes skills as a national asset and a pillar of economic resilience and sovereignty.
LPI Launches “LPI AIR” – A Comprehensive Suite of AI-Readiness Services for the Future-Forward Workforce
This month, we’ve partnered with Turning Point to explore the upcoming EU Pay Transparency Directive and what it means for your reward strategy. It’s a timely read for any HR leader looking to go beyond compliance and build a more equitable, transparent workplace.
Matt Conway and Michael Ouzzan of Second Nature will showcase the ways that AI-powered role play learning can improve employee confidence and prepare teams to master every situation, no matter how complex or challenging; Learning Live AI Edition, 26 June, London.
You’ve heard of FOMO, but what about FOBO?
The Open University’s latest Business Barometer reveals that most UK employers lack a plan for future skills, despite mounting shortages. The report urges bold action, with Gen Z ready to engage, but leadership, investment and strategy falling short.
This interactive session will empower sales professionals in life sciences and MedTech to responsibly integrate AI into prospecting, engagement, and deal execution using real-world tools, compliance-safe strategies, and a tailored AI action plan.
A bite-sized news round up: L&D priorities and AI; Mindtools acquires Kineo; Fosway announces AI research realities programme; Learning Leader of the Year; Plus the headlines from Learning News.
New study shows that embedding AI-powered support into online tech skills courses can double completion rates and boost grades by 15%, highlighting AI’s potential to improve learner outcomes across both education and workforce training settings.
A new toolkit has been launched to support L&D leaders working to improve alignment with business strategy and increase their influence at senior levels.
Nearly half of employees who survived recent redundancies say they’re likely to leave within a year if training needs remain unmet; highlights a growing link between post-layoff learning gaps and rising attrition.
Digital learning providers must shift from compliance to strategy, say experts at a webinar discussing the implications of the European Accessibility Act which becomes legally enforceable later this week.
LNTV, Jun 26: Yasmine Alani champions people-focused cultural change; Lori Niles-Hofmann reveals the story behind her book on edtech transformation and Rob Hubbard continues his mini-series on Sustainability.
Joggle Learning announces the launch of its groundbreaking AI-powered knowledge platform that revolutionises how enterprises deliver learning content to employees. Launching at ‘LEARNING LIVE AI Edition’ by industry veteran Mike Alcock (formally MD of Gomo Learning and Atlantic Link), the platform addresses the critical challenge of knowledge accessibility in the workplace.
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.
Global talent leaders charted the future of learning at the ATD Conference in Abu Dhabi this week with a clear message for learning and development to embrace AI.
Major employers like HSBC and Google are tightening return-to-office rules, but pushback is growing. Research shows many workers resist rigid policies, crystallised in Liverpool this week with University staff heading for the picket line over its new policy requiring 60% office attendance.
Training Industry’s 2025 map covers 1,300+ providers across 21 segments; New market categories including agentic AI and learning strategy; Designed to help L&D teams navigate vendor landscape.
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Learning and development leaders are being urged to address language-related anxiety and communication gaps, after a new study found they are impacting productivity, safety and equity in US workplaces.
The latest release of Abilitie’s AI Cases introduces a suite of powerful new features to help leaders navigate their most common challenges by engaging with AI-enabled characters.
Role-play platform and immersive video provider, Virti, is exhibing at the upcoming Learning Live AI Edition event, next week in London.
Altman sets 24-month timeline for L&D to rebuild around AI agents; GAI skills surge globally - UK, US and Aus lag behind; Customer learning grows in importance; Career growth still outranks pay for learners; Proven performance gain by aligning L&D; Performance reviews damaging mental health.
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.
Learning and development has a growing role in customer retention and growth and is set to expand with 92% of organisations in 2025. Business impact is clear, but tech and measurement challenges persist.
New U.S. data links poor review practices to anxiety, low motivation and lost talent.
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.
Colossyan has launched The Business AI Playbook, a new podcast exploring how AI is reshaping learning and development. In the debut episode, Donald H. Taylor warns that companies risk losing critical knowledge as employees leave - and argues AI can help capture it.
Employees prioritise career growth over pay when engaging in training; 32.6% cite advancement as main motivator; only 15.2% choose financial incentives; High demand for skill-building, personalisation and autonomy; Many lack control or guidance; Majority open to AI-driven learning; Study on the future of L&D.
Make Real’s self-reflective learning model combined with diagnostic and generative AI, which has recently won two awards, will be available to demo.
Are organisations missing a trick by not using visual communication more at work? Although a picture says a thousand words, many are quick to disregard it as a brilliant option for sharing internal comms messages – perhaps because it doesn’t feel quite ‘serious’ enough?
Strategic alignment across HR, L&D, and IT is essential for scaling GenAI readiness, a new study finds; Organisations with integrated support see faster adoption, higher confidence, and better business outcomes.
Claire Williams, chief people and operations officer at HR software provider Ciphr, has been recognised as one of the UK's most inspirational and impactful HR leaders by the CIPD
Affirmity’s compliance courses and microlearning modules are now available to Open LMS clients, covering an array of essential training topics.
The 10th Rewards, Benefits & Wellbeing Summit brought HR leaders and solution providers together for an inspiring, insight-packed experience in Sitges. With curated 1-1 meetings, strategy-led discussions, and no hard sells, it was more than just a conference — it was a space for real connection, practical solutions, and measurable business value.
Today, Cognota announced a strategic alliance with Deloitte. This is a major milestone in advancing the LearnOps® category and in empowering Talent and Learning & Development (L&D) teams across the enterprise. This collaboration brings together Cognota’s purpose-built LearnOps® platform and Deloitte’s deep expertise in transformation consulting. Together, we’ll help L&D leaders modernize learning operations, demonstrate measurable business impact, and position L&D as a catalyst for strategic growth.
Running a cyber security training program is a continuous and proactive effort. Learn how to plan this and how you can get support with ISC2 training and Lumify Work.
Bridge LMS has been accredited with the stringent SOC 2 Type II compliance and ISO 27001/27701 certifications, underlining its commitment to security and trust.
GP Strategies has appointed Jean-François Vézina, formerly of Randstad Enterprise and Randstad North America, as Co-CEO alongside Bill Maggio.
New research highlights engagement challenges with Baby Boomers and Gen Z, and limited organisational response.
The former England Cricket captain, Sir Andrew Strauss, will speak on mindset, adaptability, and performance under pressure at next week’s Training & Development Summit in London.
HR and L&D leaders who align learning and development with core business priorities are significantly more likely to meet or exceed their top strategic goals, by as much as 122% compared to their peers.
IBM to partner CIM for this year’s global competition; Students set to tackle creative challenges designed to test their marketing skills and deliver real-life marketing experience; Competition open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students, who will take part in separate competitions in March.
Report and Vendor 9 Grid; Interview with Sven Elbert, Fosway.
Report and Vendor 9 Grid; Interview with Sven Elbert, Fosway.
Expert panel to discuss upcoming changes to the European Accessibility Act and its implications in the education industry.
While AI technologies are still in the early stages of widespread adoption in the classroom, their potential to reshape how we teach and learn is substantial. From personalised learning tools to automated assessment systems, AI has already begun to make its presence felt. Yet, alongside this optimism lies a set of critical concerns. Issues surrounding bias, data privacy and ethical deployment are pressing and must be addressed to ensure AI enhances, rather than undermines, the educational experience. This article explores the evolving role of AI in education, the opportunities it presents, the challenges it raises, and practical actions educators can take to implement it responsibly.
Interview with Mindtools and Kineo CEO, Shabnam Shahani.
Interview with Mindtools and Kineo CEO, Shabnam Shahani.
Kogan Page has announced its sponsorship of the CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum as the event’s Official Book Provider. The forum will bring together senior Learning and Development leaders to exchange ideas, explore trends, and shape the future of the industry.
Most UK managers lack formal training, yet strong manager-employee relationships are vital for wellbeing and performance. This article offers six practical tips—from building trust to aligning with company culture—that help managers support mental health, boost retention, and create a healthier, more connected workplace.
News roundup from the Learning Technologies 2025 event and all the latest headlines.
RoSPA accreditations and an exciting announcement around the corner.
Imparta has been recognised as a top sales training company for its unique sales ecosystem, comprising an award-winning sales methodology, comprehensive library of over 180 skills, and AI-driven enablement.
Deloitte is investing in a new agentic network to accelerate AI solutions and reimagine work processes, while upskilling its workforce to help drive agentic AI implementation with clients.
Study reveals UK workers buckling under financial pressure and the positive effects of greater financial literacy on improving wellbeing and reducing stress.
Hemsley Fraser has once again been named in Training Industry’s Top 20 Learning Services Companies list, for 2025. A trusted information source, Training Industry selects top providers that demonstrate excellence and innovation in the corporate learning and development market. Key Hemsley services evaluated include learning strategy, measurement and analytics, engagement services, learning technology and AI services, content design and development, learning delivery as well as learner, faculty management and vendor management services.
LNTV, May 29: Generative Business Intelligence helps Lloyds launch low-cost, high-impact data summer schools; How creativity, empathy and somatic awareness unlock deeper learning and communication, and Martin Couzins reports on Hemsley Fraser’s L&D Impact Survey.
10 reasons to enter the #LT25Awards.
Thrive, the all-in-one learning technology company named one of the Times' Top 50 Fastest Growing Tech organisations, today announced its official launch in the Middle East with a new hub in Dubai. This strategic expansion meets the region’s growing demand for innovative and localised learning solutions.
Quantic has been named as a delivery partner for the CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum, an event that brings together key figures in the Learning and Development industry. This partnership represents a step forward in promoting innovation and commercial focus within the L&D landscape.
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