https://learningnews.comThu, 05 Nov 2026 16:52:40 GMTLearning News RSS Generatorhttps://learningnews.com/images/tpr-twitter-a_400x400.pnghttps://learningnews.comLearning News144144Learning Newsenhttps://learningnews.com/news/thrive/2026/thrive-accelerates-north-american-expansion-with-new-us-headquarters-and-flagship-customer-office-deThu, 05 Nov 2026 10:48:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/thrive/2026/thrive-accelerates-north-american-expansion-with-new-us-headquarters-and-flagship-customer-office-deFinancial Times fastest-growing learning technology company, Thrive, is accelerating its global expansion with a major investment in North America, announcing Office Depot Group as a new flagship customer alongside a growing team and new US headquarters in Austin, Texas.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/the-learning-network/2026/first-ever-connect-workshops-announced-sascha-evans-and-kurt-ewald-lindley-to-lead-hands-on-sessionsWed, 04 Nov 2026 09:02:34 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/the-learning-network/2026/first-ever-connect-workshops-announced-sascha-evans-and-kurt-ewald-lindley-to-lead-hands-on-sessionsThe Learning Network is delighted to announce a brand-new addition to Connect 2026: for the first time in the conference's history, delegates arriving at The Eastside Rooms in Birmingham on Friday 27th November will be able to take part in expert-led workshops, with Sascha Evans and Kurt Ewald Lindley leading the first two. ]]>https://learningnews.com/news/the-learning-network/2026/connect-2026-keynotes-announced-donald-taylor-and-susi-miller-to-open-and-close-an-exciting-day-in-tMon, 02 Nov 2026 15:05:33 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/the-learning-network/2026/connect-2026-keynotes-announced-donald-taylor-and-susi-miller-to-open-and-close-an-exciting-day-in-tThe Learning Network is thrilled to announce that Donald H Taylor and Susi Miller will deliver the keynotes at Connect 2026, its annual conference, which arrives at The Eastside Rooms in Birmingham on Friday 27th November with a theme that could hardly be more timely: Building the Future.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/sponge/2026/skills-gaps-put-human-capability-at-the-centre-of-ai-transformation-debateThu, 29 Oct 2026 21:02:59 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/sponge/2026/skills-gaps-put-human-capability-at-the-centre-of-ai-transformation-debateLeaders from The LEGO Group, Deloitte, Fosway, 8Levers and Sponge to discuss human skills and AI transformation on 12 November.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/ciphr/2026/ciphr-updates-sexual-harassment-elearning-as-employers-face-tougher-prevention-duty-from-30-octoberMon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:25 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/ciphr/2026/ciphr-updates-sexual-harassment-elearning-as-employers-face-tougher-prevention-duty-from-30-octoberCiphr’s updated sexual harassment course reflects the Employment Rights Act 2025, which requires UK employers to take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment at work.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/ispring-solutions/2026/ispring-ai-days-explores-what-ld-should-delegate-to-aiThu, 15 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/ispring-solutions/2026/ispring-ai-days-explores-what-ld-should-delegate-to-aiiSpring AI Days 2026, a free online conference on 28 October, will explore how L&D teams can coordinate AI capabilities with human expertise. The event will address content quality, responsible AI use and the decisions learning professionals need to retain control over.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/sponge/2026/sponge-relaunches-podcast-as-sponge-sessions-opening-with-deloitte-on-ai-transformationMon, 12 Oct 2026 21:10:51 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/sponge/2026/sponge-relaunches-podcast-as-sponge-sessions-opening-with-deloitte-on-ai-transformationNew live podcast format launches on 21 October with Neil Hunter, Chief Learning Officer for Deloitte Canada ]]>https://learningnews.com/news/ispring-solutions/2026/why-policy-documents-make-poor-training-coursesMon, 05 Oct 2026 14:57:08 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/ispring-solutions/2026/why-policy-documents-make-poor-training-coursesMandatory training often begins with material written for compliance, not learning. A new iSpring guide examines how L&D teams can decide what employees need to know, separate essential learning from supporting detail and build courses that are easier to navigate, update and review.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/ispring-solutions/2026/ispring-launches-case-based-bootcamp-around-everyday-ld-challengesTue, 22 Sep 2026 10:27:58 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/ispring-solutions/2026/ispring-launches-case-based-bootcamp-around-everyday-ld-challengesA new three-week iSpring programme will take L&D professionals through three workplace learning cases: onboarding large groups, training deskless employees and turning subject matter expertise into effective learning.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/sponge/2026/trust-should-be-a-priority-for-leaders-with-31-working-against-ai-strategy-says-spongeThu, 17 Sep 2026 21:14:32 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/sponge/2026/trust-should-be-a-priority-for-leaders-with-31-working-against-ai-strategy-says-spongeRecent data shows almost a third of knowledge workers actively working against AI initiatives, highlighting the need for L&D leaders to treat trust as a core part of AI enablement. ]]>https://learningnews.com/news/ispring-solutions/2026/ispring-research-asks-why-only-11-of-ld-teams-can-prove-business-impactMon, 07 Sep 2026 12:35:42 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/ispring-solutions/2026/ispring-research-asks-why-only-11-of-ld-teams-can-prove-business-impactNew research from iSpring looks at why the gap between learning activity and measurable business results remains so difficult to close, and helps L&D teams see where their own approach stands today.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/ispring-solutions/2026/ispring-webinar-asks-why-elearning-courses-lose-their-flavourFri, 28 Aug 2026 07:26:22 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/ispring-solutions/2026/ispring-webinar-asks-why-elearning-courses-lose-their-flavourLearning Design Kitchen's Albert Vis and Evelien van Unen join iSpring on 3 September to explain why solid research and good tools still produce forgettable courses, and how a structured design process changes that.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/pluralsight/2026/pluralsight-launches-ai-ready-to-turn-ai-investment-into-engineering-impactWed, 19 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/pluralsight/2026/pluralsight-launches-ai-ready-to-turn-ai-investment-into-engineering-impactManaged upskilling program helps engineering teams build and verify advanced AI coding skills]]>https://learningnews.com/news/ispring-solutions/2026/when-branching-scenarios-earn-their-place-in-trainingTue, 18 Aug 2026 07:35:26 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/ispring-solutions/2026/when-branching-scenarios-earn-their-place-in-trainingA new iSpring guide looks at when branching scenarios can strengthen workplace learning and how L&D teams can design believable decisions without creating unnecessary complexity.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/coursera-invests-100m-in-andrew-ngs-ai-learning-ventureThu, 30 Jul 2026 06:16:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/coursera-invests-100m-in-andrew-ngs-ai-learning-ventureCoursera has taken a one-third stake in LearnVector, a new AI learning company founded by Coursera’s co-founder Andrew Ng.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-technologies-group/2026/rustici-software-announces-milestone-content-controller-50-releaseWed, 29 Jul 2026 19:14:10 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-technologies-group/2026/rustici-software-announces-milestone-content-controller-50-releaseContent Controller 5.0 greatly expands content types and emphasizes easier access, with major additions of virtual instructor-led training (VILT) through Zoom, YouTube and Vimeo imports, and simplified single sign-on (SSO) tracking.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/ispring-solutions/2026/what-a-global-course-creation-contest-revealed-about-elearning-in-2026Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:33:10 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/ispring-solutions/2026/what-a-global-course-creation-contest-revealed-about-elearning-in-2026The iSpring Course Creation Contest drew more than 1,500 participants from 103 countries this year. The 145 courses they submitted offer a snapshot of where instructional design is heading, from storytelling and gamification to the practical use of AI.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/features/2026/learning-teams-must-become-business-enablers-as-ai-reshapes-expectationsThu, 30 Jul 2026 13:31:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/features/2026/learning-teams-must-become-business-enablers-as-ai-reshapes-expectationsDigital Learning Realities research finds learning systems struggling to keep pace as L&D shifts from content delivery to business capability.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/features/2026/learning-teams-are-using-ai-to-work-faster,-not-learn-better,-says-foswayTue, 21 Jul 2026 16:43:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/features/2026/learning-teams-are-using-ai-to-work-faster,-not-learn-better,-says-foswayDigital Learning Realities research finds AI adoption is delivering productivity gains, while more transformative uses remain at an early stage.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/features/2026/ai-drives-every-major-learning-priority-as-work-changesFri, 17 Jul 2026 16:41:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/features/2026/ai-drives-every-major-learning-priority-as-work-changesArtificial intelligence has become the catalyst behind the priorities for workplace learning teams, according to David Perring, Chief Insights Officer at Fosway Group.]]>