<?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>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:36:45 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>Five finalist spots, one shared goal: building capability that makes a difference</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/mindtools/2026/mindtools-kineo-shortlisted-in-five-categories-at-the-learning-technologies-awards-2026</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:36:45 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/mindtools/2026/mindtools-kineo-shortlisted-in-five-categories-at-the-learning-technologies-awards-2026</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56681/learning-technologies-26.png">Mindtools Kineo is shortlisted in five categories at the Learning Technologies Awards 2026, recognising work that is helping organizations build critical skills, strengthen workforce capability, and deliver measurable impact. 



]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Talvi launches Trusted Enterprise Knowledge &amp; Personalised Learning Coach at LEARNING LIVE</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/talvi-launches-trusted-enterprise-knowledge-personalised-learning-coach-at-learning-live</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:08:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/talvi-launches-trusted-enterprise-knowledge-personalised-learning-coach-at-learning-live</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56679/your ai - talvi - learning live - learning news.png">Talvi is launching Trusted Enterprise Knowledge and its Personalised Learning Coach at LEARNING LIVE 2026, showing how organisations can deliver trusted answers from documents, videos and SCORM content through their chosen AI tool, with persistent learner memory and personalised skills development.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Whatfix Names Co-Founder Vara Kumar as Chief Executive Officer</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/whatfix-names-co-founder-vara-kumar-as-chief-executive-officer-(1)</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:29:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/whatfix-names-co-founder-vara-kumar-as-chief-executive-officer-(1)</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56677/vara-kumar-co-founder-and-ceo-whatfix.jpg">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.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Learning Technologies Awards 2026 shortlist announced</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-technologies/2026/learning-technologies-awards-2026-shortlist-announced</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-technologies/2026/learning-technologies-awards-2026-shortlist-announced</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56674/lta shortlist 2026.png">More 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.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Retailers target 100,000 jobs for young people out of work</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/retailers-target-100000-jobs-for-young-people-out-of-work</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:54:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/retailers-target-100000-jobs-for-young-people-out-of-work</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56672/100000 jobs for young people - uk retailers and government programme - learning news.png">UK retailers and government have launched a work experience programme as the sector targets 100,000 jobs for young people outside education and employment.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Mediazoo Group Appoints Susan Steele As Non-Executive Director To Drive International Growth</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/media-zoo/2026/mediazoo-group-appoints-susan-steele-as-non-executive-director-to-drive-international-growth</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:34:45 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/media-zoo/2026/mediazoo-group-appoints-susan-steele-as-non-executive-director-to-drive-international-growth</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56667/ssteelemz2.jpg">The appointment is designed to accelerate Mediazoo Group’s growth strategy, with a particular focus on expansion into overseas markets, including the US.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Gavin Oattes to Put the Human Advantage Centre Stage at LEARNING LIVE 2026</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/gavin-oattes-to-put-the-human-advantage-centre-stage-at-learning-live-2026</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:03:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/gavin-oattes-to-put-the-human-advantage-centre-stage-at-learning-live-2026</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">As 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.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>iSpring research asks why only 11% of L&amp;D teams can prove business impact</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/ispring-solutions/2026/ispring-research-asks-why-only-11-of-ld-teams-can-prove-business-impact</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:35:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/ispring-solutions/2026/ispring-research-asks-why-only-11-of-ld-teams-can-prove-business-impact</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56663/training roi playbook.png">New 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.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Confirm appoints Adam Thompson as Chief Executive Officer to lead next growth chapter</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/confirm/2026/confirm-appoints-adam-thompson-as-chief-executive-officer-to-lead-next-growth-chapter</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:24:06 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/confirm/2026/confirm-appoints-adam-thompson-as-chief-executive-officer-to-lead-next-growth-chapter</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56659/ceo-announcement1920x1080mid.png">Benoit de la Tour, CEO of Confirm, transitions to a Non-Executive Board role following a successful two-year transformation of the company’s strategy, portfolio, positioning and brand.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>AI skills spread as work changes within jobs</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ai-skills-spread-as-work-changes-within-jobs</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ai-skills-spread-as-work-changes-within-jobs</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56657/ai labour market - aug26.png">New US labour market data shows AI skills becoming more widespread as work changes within jobs and new firm AI adoption slows.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>AI, the future of learning and π-shaped people</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/summit-events/2026/ai-the-future-of-learning-and-π-shaped-people</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:12:59 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/summit-events/2026/ai-the-future-of-learning-and-π-shaped-people</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56654/sana ss cover image 2.png">Only 30% of AI's value comes from the technology. The other 70% is the human side. Sana Labs on building "π-shaped" capability that's already forming inside your organisation.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Breaking News</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/breaking/2026/breaking-news-(5)</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/breaking/2026/breaking-news-(5)</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Youth skills gap could leave 1.25m outside work and education; Cognota Appoints Beth Gantz Chief Revenue Officer and James Spere Chief Product Technology Officer; Darren Guy Achieves World-First FCLO Accreditation;
Learning Pool rebrands as Confirm and launches the Workforce Enablement System.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Good e-Learning, an Omniplex Learning company, expands its ITIL® (Version 5) offering with new advanced course</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/omniplex-learning/2026/good-e-learning-an-omniplex-learning-company-expands-its-itil-version-5-offering-with-new-advanced-c</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:56:23 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/omniplex-learning/2026/good-e-learning-an-omniplex-learning-company-expands-its-itil-version-5-offering-with-new-advanced-c</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56661/itil product version 5 2.png">Good e-Learning (GEL), part of the Omniplex Learning group, is delighted to announce the launch of its latest course, ITIL® Product (Version 5), helping professionals develop their expertise and progress further along the ITIL pathway.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>AI skills curricula need faster update cycles, says Coders Guild CEO</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ai-skills-curricula-need-faster-update-cycles-says-coders-guild-ceo</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:27:17 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ai-skills-curricula-need-faster-update-cycles-says-coders-guild-ceo</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56644/crispin read the coders guild - learning ness.jpeg">Crispin Read says digital skills provision needs faster updating as AI changes workplace roles and the capabilities employers require.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Manufacturing skills shortage costs UK £6bn in lost output</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/manufacturing-skills-shortage-costs-uk-6bn-in-lost-output</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:04:59 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/manufacturing-skills-shortage-costs-uk-6bn-in-lost-output</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/17866978/manufacturing-skills-squeeze-1-learning-news.png">Portakabin highlights the training challenge facing UK manufacturers as skills shortages leave 55,000 long-term vacancies unfilled.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>HR leaders struggle to assess skills for AI-enabled work</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/hr-leaders-struggle-to-assess-skills-for-ai-enabled-work</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:15:48 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/hr-leaders-struggle-to-assess-skills-for-ai-enabled-work</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/17867065/ai-skills-assessment-gap-1-learning-news.png">Four in five HR and talent leaders face challenges assessing AI skills as automation changes jobs and career paths.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Gen Z puts human skills ahead of AI for career success</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/gen-z-puts-human-skills-ahead-of-ai-for-career-success</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:57:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/gen-z-puts-human-skills-ahead-of-ai-for-career-success</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/17867152/gen-z-puts-human-skills-first-1-learning-news.png">US Gen Z knowledge workers rank professional networks and leadership experience ahead of AI skills for long-term career success.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Cognota Appoints Beth Gantz as Chief Revenue Officer and James Spere as Chief Product Technology Officer. </title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/cognota/2026/cognota-appoints-beth-gantz-as-chief-revenue-officer-and-james-spere-as-chief-product-technology-off</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:20:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/cognota/2026/cognota-appoints-beth-gantz-as-chief-revenue-officer-and-james-spere-as-chief-product-technology-off</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56637/new hire pr announcement 1.jpg">Tech veterans join Cognota to lead go-to-market strategy and revenue growth and product development for the LearnOps category leader. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>iSpring webinar asks why eLearning courses lose their flavour</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/ispring-solutions/2026/ispring-webinar-asks-why-elearning-courses-lose-their-flavour</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:26:22 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/ispring-solutions/2026/ispring-webinar-asks-why-elearning-courses-lose-their-flavour</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/56635/a recipe for results adding flavour to elearning.png">Learning 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.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Darren Guy Achieves World-First FCLO® Accreditation as CLO100 Experience Assessment Pipeline Grows</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/clo100/2026/darren-guy-achieves-world-first-fclo-accreditation-as-clo100-experience-assessment-pipeline-rapidly-</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:52:20 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/clo100/2026/darren-guy-achieves-world-first-fclo-accreditation-as-clo100-experience-assessment-pipeline-rapidly-</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">CLO100 has accredited its first two leaders through the CLO100 Experience Assessment, marking a major milestone for the Learning and Development profession. Darren Guy FCLO®, Global Head of L&D, and Dr Rory Megginson ACLO®, L&D Director, are the first to achieve formal recognition under the new framework.]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>