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    • Cognota Raises $5.75M Series B to Lead Agentic Operations for Enterprise Learning

      Cognota |

      Cognota, the leader in Learning Operations (LearnOps®) software, has raised $5.75M in Series B funding led by Blossom Street Ventures with support from Comerica Bank and existing investors. The funding will accelerate development of agentic capabilities across the Cognota platform, introducing an intelligence layer that helps enterprise learning and talent teams better prioritize work, manage capacity, and execute programs at scale. The announcement follows a recently expanded global reseller partnership with Cornerstone, further strengthening Cognota’s role in the enterprise learning technology ecosystem.

    • Kogan Page Renews Sponsorship for CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum 2026

      CLO100 | LONDON, UK |

      CLO100 is pleased to announce that Kogan Page, the leading independent business publisher, has renewed its partnership as the official book sponsor for the Learning Leaders Forum 2026. Following a successful collaboration in 2025, Kogan Page returns to provide world-class thought leadership and expert resources to the UK’s premier gathering of senior L&D professionals.

    • Learning Technologies Award Winners Showcase 2026

      The Learning Network | See what it takes to win an award! |

      Are you considering entering for an award, or wondering what it takes to win? The Learning Network is proud to once again bring you a day of exploration into some of the best work in our industry. The Learning Network manage the independent judging of the Learning Technology Awards so we can say with some certainty, this is a day you do not want to miss. We’ll host a selection of award winners from different categories as well as a panel of judges. Have you ever wondered what the LT Awards judges look for in an entry? Now’s your chance to ask your questions to a panel of experienced judges and hear what makes an award winning entry!

    • L&D Global Sentiment 2026 webinar

      Learning Pool |

      Join Donald H Taylor and Kirstie Greany for a live webinar on 26 February 2026 at 4pm GMT to explore the latest insights from the 13th annual L&D Global Sentiment Survey and the State of Digital Learning Report 2026, uncovering trends, learner expectations, and actionable strategies to guide workplace learning this year.

    • Hemsley named in Training Industry Top 20 Leadership Training Companies

      Hemsley Fraser | Recognition reflects provider’s relentless innovation |

      Hemsley Fraser, the full-service learning and people development partner, has been named in Training Industry’s Top 20 Leadership Training Companies for the 17th consecutive year. The listing recognises a learning provider’s ability to provide enterprise learners with high-impact and engaging learning and development offerings. Hemsley has an unbroken record of inclusion in the list – regarded as the learning sector’s top tier of global leadership training providers – ever since the awards were established in 2009.

    • Organisational learning, a restructure?

      Learning Now tv | London |

      LNTV, Feb 26: Henriette Kloots explains why organisational learning doesn't need another restructure but rather clear roles and shared ownership. Andy Lancaster launches a new regular feature, and Lisa Minogue-White turns the microphone on Nigel Paine.

    • Emerging technologies at LT2026: reality check

      Learning Technologies | London |

      At Learning Technologies 2026 new research and practitioner insight cut through the noise to show how learning teams are actually using technology today.

    • L&D redundancies double in 2025

      News features | Blue Eskimo Work and Salary Report |

      The annual Work and Salary Report is out: Sharp rise in redundancies; Finding a job is taking longer. Interview with report author, Nick Jones from recruiter Blue Eskimo.

    • Learning Technologies 2026 Exhibition

      Learning Technologies | London |

      Learning Technologies 2026 Exhibition returns to London with 200+ exhibitors and 200+ free seminars. Exhibition registration has opened.

    • Mediazoo Group Launches Unified Vision Designed to Give Organisations a Competitive Performance Edge

      Media Zoo |

      Mediazoo Group has unified its three specialist businesses; Mediazoo, Finer Vision and Uncertainty Experts, under one strategic vision focused on driving human performance The repositioning responds to accelerating AI disruption and workforce uncertainty, combining storytelling & creativity, behavioural science, and AI-enabled capability into one integrated performance model Together, the Group now offers organisations an end-to-end solution: building mindset readiness, delivering impactful communications and learning, and scaling capability through technology

    • Speexx Earns Top Climate Transparency Score from CDP

      Speexx | Speexx Achieves Top CDP Climate Transparency Score |

      Speexx has been recognized by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for achieving the highest possible score in its category in the 2025 Climate Change assessment.

    • Mediazoo wins Production Company of the Year

      Media Zoo |

      Mediazoo crowned Video Production Company of the Year at the 2026 Lens Awards. The creative agency brought home nine trophies, including multiple golds across HSBC UK, HSBC Global and Tiffany & Co. A standout sweep that cements Mediazoo’s reputation for bold, high‑craft, emotionally intelligent storytelling. “Technology supports our work, but people are at its heart. Made for people by people – that's how you drive human performance and that’s what this win celebrates”, said Giles Smith, CEO at Mediazoo.

    • LN Mastery Day: Using Data to Demonstrate Learning Impact

      The Learning Network |

      Join The Learning Network for a day of hands-on workshops that will help you leverage data to more effectively measure - and prove - impact.  With real-world examples, hands-on activities, and tools to help make it easier for you, we'll be looking at how you can move beyond vanity metrics and align your activities with what matters to senior leadership, and demonstrate your impact in a way that speaks to them.

    • Webinar Explores How Organisations Can Solve Resourcing Challenges in the Age of Uncertainty

      Media Zoo |

      Webinar on 24 February tackling resourcing challenges in an increasingly uncertain world. Four experts share practical, science-backed ways to unlock and activate skills. Designed for when traditional resourcing models fall short. Walk away with usable strategies for shorter delivery and long term capability. Giles Smith, CEO at Mediazoo: “If your resourcing model only works in stable conditions, it’s already out of date.”

    • Virtual College Launches Three New Health & Safety Courses to Strengthen Workplace Safety

      Virtual College by Netex |

      Virtual College has launched three new online health and safety courses covering asbestos awareness, driver safety, and the safe use of abrasive wheels. Developed by subject matter experts and aligned with current legislation, the new courses are designed to help organisations strengthen compliance, reduce workplace risk, and build practical safety competence across high-risk activities.

    • CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum 2026 Update

      CLO100 | The Human-AI Partnership: Skills for Success |

      As the year gathers pace, the demands on L&D leaders continue to evolve. The value of clear, trusted insight has never been greater. The CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum provides a space for meaningful dialogue and actionable strategies, uniting senior L&D professionals, thought leaders, and industry experts to explore the trends shaping the future of workplace learning.

    • L&D Global Sentiment 2026 webinar to reveal the pulse of learning worldwide

      Learning Pool |

      Join Donald H Taylor and Kirstie Greany for L&D Global Sentiment 2026: The pulse of learning worldwide, a live webinar exploring insights from the 13th annual L&D Global Sentiment Survey and Learning Pool’s State of Digital Learning Report 2026. Drawing on responses from over 3,500 professionals across 100 countries, the session examines emerging trends, learner expectations, and the priorities shaping workplace learning in 2026 and beyond.

    • ICT Training for Busy Technical Teams: Why Blended Learning Delivers Better Results

      Lumify Group | Lumify Work Team |

      Your ICT team can't afford five days away from operations—but they can't afford skills gaps either. Blended learning delivers 5x better retention than traditional training by combining self-paced online modules with live instructor-led sessions. Staff can build skills during quieter periods while benefiting from hands-on practice. Discover why blended learning works best for busy technical teams.

    • Bupa creates AI, data and leadership apprenticeship academies

      Learning News | National Apprenticeship Week |

      Bupa has launched three new apprenticeship academies focused on AI-enabled improvement, data and technology, and leadership in customer-centric care. The academies will train around 900 employees over three years and were announced ahead of National Apprenticeship Week.

    • The AI Bubble and What It Means for Workplace Learning

      Open eLMS |

      Artificial intelligence has become the dominant narrative in the global technology sector. Investment levels are unprecedented, valuations continue to stretch upwards, and AI is frequently described as the next foundational platform on the scale of search engines or social networks. Yet beneath this momentum, there are growing signs that the market is misreading how AI will ultimately create value. Economic and technical indicators suggest that artificial intelligence models are rapidly becoming commodities rather than sources of lasting competitive advantage. As costs fall and performance converges, the implications for workplace learning, training, and digital education are significant.

    • News Bulletin

      Bulletins |

      A bite-sized news round up: Coursera Udemy merger; WOL Summit preview; Learning Pool acquisitions; Communities matter - Nahdia Khan; Plus all the headlines from Learning News.

    • Activate the Exponential Leader - Summit Solutions

      Summit Events |

      Katalyst (KGS Partners Ltd) explores why leadership capacity — not capability — is now the critical factor for performance in the AI age. As pressure, pace and complexity increase, the article explains why traditional leadership development falls short.

    • goFLUENT acquires Learnship business operations

      Learning News | goFLUENT |

      Language training provider goFLUENT has acquired the business operations of Learnship Networks GmbH, expanding its presence in Germany and increasing its scale in the corporate language training market.

    • Mindtools Kineo launches Manager Skills Workshops for the modern workplace

      Mindtools |

      Organizations are increasingly demanding facilitated learning experiences that allow managers to practise judgement, communication, and leadership skills. In response, Mindtools Kineo is launching its Manager Skills Workshops, delivered virtually, in person, or as part of a blended programme.

    • Omniplex Learning partners with CYPHER Learning to add a game-changing AI-powered platform to their portfolio

      Omniplex Learning |

      Omniplex Learning has partnered with CYPHER Learning to bring organisations an all-in-one AI-powered LMS that unites course creation, delivery and personalisation. The collaboration simplifies learning workflows, reduces complexity and helps businesses create engaging, scalable learning experiences through intelligent automation and beautifully designed, user-friendly technology.

    • AI use in L&D on LNTV

      Learning Now tv |

      LNTV, Jan 29: Egle Vinauskaite discusses how AI use in L&D matured over the last 12 months, Gary Cookson on middle managers, and Lori Niles-Hofmann gives her top prediction for 2026.

    • Driving AI-powered learning ROI: A Financial Services roundtable with Learning Pool

      Learning Pool |

      Learning Pool is hosting an invite-only roundtable for Financial Services leaders focused on turning AI-driven learning into measurable business impact. Taking place on Wednesday 11 February in Central London, this evening event will combine dinner, drinks and peer-led discussion, drawing on award-winning learning programmes to explore precision skills development, audit-ready measurement, and practical strategies for linking AI-driven learning to business-critical KPIs.

    • AI's learning gap gets multi trillion dollar price tag

      Learning News | AI and learning |

      Economic modelling finds that AI alone will not deliver expected productivity gains, with learning and skills development identified as the key constraint on value, potentially worth up to $6.6 trillion to the US economy, over a fifth of GDP, by 2034.

    • World of Learning Summit 2026

      News features | World of Learning |

      Event contributors at the upcoming World of Learning Summit, Olympia, London, 3 & 4 February, share what's in store for visitors.

    • AI-Elevate Joins CLO100 Community as Industry Partner

      CLO100 | London |

      AI-Elevate, a global enterprise AI training and consulting firm, has been announced as the latest Industry Partner for the CLO100 Community. This partnership will connect AI-Elevate with a global network of senior learning and development leaders, fostering collaboration and advancing the integration of artificial intelligence within enterprise training.

    • How Internal Negotiation is Reshaping High-Performing Teams

      Lumify Group | ENS Negotiation Training Team |

      This article explores the proven negotiation techniques for aligning objectives and driving business success. We also discuss why internal negotiation is a business imperative and as important as external negotiation.

    • Learning Hack Opens New Season with Bold 2026 Agenda

      The Learning Hack | Brighton, UK – 9 Jan 2026 |

      Learning Hack launches its new season on 12 January with Josh Bersin setting the agenda for workplace learning in 2026. The top-5% global podcast producer also unveils live events, new series, and an ambitious slate of shows planned across 2026.

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