https://learningnews.comTue, 08 Sep 2026 17:29:59 GMTLearning News RSS Generatorhttps://learningnews.com/images/tpr-twitter-a_400x400.pnghttps://learningnews.comLearning News144144Learning Newsenhttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/whatfix-names-co-founder-vara-kumar-as-chief-executive-officer-(1)Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:29:59 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/whatfix-names-co-founder-vara-kumar-as-chief-executive-officer-(1)Following the sudden passing of Co-founder and CEO Khadim Batti, Whatfix confirms continuity of leadership as long-time technical and product architect steps into the CEO role.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-technologies/2026/learning-technologies-awards-2026-shortlist-announcedTue, 08 Sep 2026 08:45:21 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-technologies/2026/learning-technologies-awards-2026-shortlist-announcedMore than 300 entries from over 20 countries were submitted for the Learning Technologies Awards 2026; Shortlist published today; Winners announced in London on 11 November.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/media-zoo/2026/mediazoo-group-appoints-susan-steele-as-non-executive-director-to-drive-international-growthMon, 07 Sep 2026 17:34:45 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/media-zoo/2026/mediazoo-group-appoints-susan-steele-as-non-executive-director-to-drive-international-growthThe appointment is designed to accelerate Mediazoo Group’s growth strategy, with a particular focus on expansion into overseas markets, including the US.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/gavin-oattes-to-put-the-human-advantage-centre-stage-at-learning-live-2026Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:03:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/gavin-oattes-to-put-the-human-advantage-centre-stage-at-learning-live-2026As AI transforms Learning and Development, Gavin Oattes challenges L&D professionals to focus not only on what technology can do, but what humans need. He argues that judgement, curiosity, connection and other distinctly human skills will become more valuable, not less, as AI becomes increasingly capable.]]>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/cognota/2026/cognota-appoints-beth-gantz-as-chief-revenue-officer-and-james-spere-as-chief-product-technology-offFri, 28 Aug 2026 14:20:37 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/cognota/2026/cognota-appoints-beth-gantz-as-chief-revenue-officer-and-james-spere-as-chief-product-technology-offTech veterans join Cognota to lead go-to-market strategy and revenue growth and product development for the LearnOps category leader. ]]>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/learning-news/2026/compliance-learning-loses-visibility-after-training-endsWed, 02 Sep 2026 13:58:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/compliance-learning-loses-visibility-after-training-endsMost compliance programmes still prioritise completion and knowledge testing over evidence that employees can apply learning at work.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-technologies/2026/learning-technologies-2026-autumn-forumTue, 25 Aug 2026 16:37:38 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-technologies/2026/learning-technologies-2026-autumn-forumLearning Technologies Autumn Forum returns this October, following up on the key issues from the Learning Technologies 2026 Conference & Exhibition; Four days of online sessions on 13, 15, 20 and 22 October; Open to everyone.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/mindtools/2026/mindtools-kineo-named-top-20-online-learning-library-by-training-industryMon, 24 Aug 2026 14:17:48 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/mindtools/2026/mindtools-kineo-named-top-20-online-learning-library-by-training-industryMindtools Kineo has been named one of Training Industry’s Top 20 Online Learning Library Companies for 2026, securing its third Top 20 recognition this year and reinforcing its position as a leading provider of innovative learning and capability solutions.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/fuse-universal/2026/three-ld-leaders-showcase-how-to-influence-deliver-value-in-the-ai-ageMon, 24 Aug 2026 12:49:16 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/fuse-universal/2026/three-ld-leaders-showcase-how-to-influence-deliver-value-in-the-ai-ageDiscover how global learning leaders from Hilti, Levy Restaurants, and LL Creative are ditching traditional course builds to drive real commercial value through AI search, authentic video, and business-first strategies.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/early-years-employers-urged-to-use-new-apprenticeship-fundingWed, 19 Aug 2026 13:55:42 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/early-years-employers-urged-to-use-new-apprenticeship-fundingGCSE results week puts apprenticeship routes in focus as new funding covers training costs for eligible 16 to 24-year-olds in England.]]>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/open-lms/2026/open-lms-announces-executive-leadership-transition-maura-connor-appointed-chief-executive-officer-wiWed, 12 Aug 2026 18:01:03 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/open-lms/2026/open-lms-announces-executive-leadership-transition-maura-connor-appointed-chief-executive-officer-wiOpen LMS welcomes Maura Connor as Chief Executive Officer and Willem Boom as SVP, Global Sales, strengthening its global leadership for future growth.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/ciphr/2026/local-authorities-in-england-to-get-specialist-safeguarding-trainingWed, 12 Aug 2026 14:42:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/ciphr/2026/local-authorities-in-england-to-get-specialist-safeguarding-trainingA 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.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/training-industry-acquires-chief-learning-officer-and-chief-talent-officerWed, 12 Aug 2026 06:17:51 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/training-industry-acquires-chief-learning-officer-and-chief-talent-officerTraining Industry has acquired substantially all the assets of BetterWork Media Group, including its learning and talent media brands.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/speexx/2026/speexx-advances-to-silver-at-the-2026-international-e-learning-awardsMon, 10 Aug 2026 09:36:32 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/speexx/2026/speexx-advances-to-silver-at-the-2026-international-e-learning-awardsSpeexx earns Silver ribbon in the Online Learning Experience category at the 2026 International E-Learning Awards.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/speexx/2026/speexx-shortlisted-among-top-three-for-the-2026-hr-innovation-awardWed, 05 Aug 2026 08:32:27 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/speexx/2026/speexx-shortlisted-among-top-three-for-the-2026-hr-innovation-awardSpeexx has been shortlisted among the top three entries in the Learning & Development category of the 2026 HR Innovation Award.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/ispring-solutions/2026/ispring-extends-ai-course-generation-to-slide-based-coursesMon, 03 Aug 2026 08:53:43 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/ispring-solutions/2026/ispring-extends-ai-course-generation-to-slide-based-coursesAI 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.]]>https://learningnews.com/news/media-zoo/2026/mediazoo-group-launches-human-performance-campaign-to-tackle-the-growing-performance-gap-in-organisaThu, 30 Jul 2026 17:02:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/media-zoo/2026/mediazoo-group-launches-human-performance-campaign-to-tackle-the-growing-performance-gap-in-organisaNew 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 ]]>