Learning Newshttps://learningnews.comTue, 13 Oct 2026 15:21:58 GMTLearning News RSS Generatorhttps://learningnews.com/images/tpr-twitter-a_400x400.pngFeedForAll Sample Feedhttps://learningnews.comLearning News144144Learning NewsenAI skills gaps undermine returns as capability ownership divides leadershttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ai-skills-gaps-undermine-returns-as-capability-ownership-divides-leadersTue, 13 Oct 2026 15:21:58 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ai-skills-gaps-undermine-returns-as-capability-ownership-divides-leadersUK survey links missed AI returns to skills gaps, with technology receiving greater spending emphasis than workforce capability.]]>L&D needs a role in shaping how work changeshttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ld-needs-a-role-in-shaping-how-work-changesMon, 12 Oct 2026 11:53:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ld-needs-a-role-in-shaping-how-work-changesL&D needs a role in shaping work as AI, hybrid working and pressure on entry routes change how incoming workers acquire experience.]]>Marshall E-Learning founder launches new AI student support projecthttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/marshall-e-learning-founder-launches-new-ai-student-support-projectMon, 12 Oct 2026 07:58:46 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/marshall-e-learning-founder-launches-new-ai-student-support-projectStudent Compass explores a move from traditional click-and-read digital learning towards question-and-answer support.]]>LearnWorlds unveils its Living Learning System for instructional designershttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/learnworlds-unveils-its-living-learning-system-for-instructional-designersThu, 08 Oct 2026 15:33:28 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/learnworlds-unveils-its-living-learning-system-for-instructional-designersThe AI-enabled LMS keeps instructional designers in charge of the decisions that shape learning, with a live preview on 13 October.]]>AI use grows, but L&D’s core work holds steadyhttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ai-use-grows-but-lds-core-work-holds-steadyWed, 07 Oct 2026 15:36:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ai-use-grows-but-lds-core-work-holds-steadyTaylor and Vinauskaitė’s annual research follows L&D into everyday AI use, with early signs of a changing relationship with the business.]]>Tech job demand reaches three-year highhttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/tech-job-demand-reaches-three-year-highWed, 07 Oct 2026 16:32:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/tech-job-demand-reaches-three-year-highUS IT job postings rose 22.4% year on year in September. Demand for AI skills increased while tech occupation employment was flat.]]>More leaders expect AI productivity gains than workforce cutshttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/more-leaders-expect-ai-productivity-gains-than-workforce-cutsFri, 09 Oct 2026 17:53:50 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/more-leaders-expect-ai-productivity-gains-than-workforce-cutsWorkday reports 40% of leaders expect AI to increase output from existing staff, while 28% expect headcount cuts.]]>Manager support arrives late in workplace transformationhttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/manager-support-arrives-late-in-workplace-transformationThu, 01 Oct 2026 12:04:05 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/manager-support-arrives-late-in-workplace-transformationA third of UK organisations delay manager support until transformation is under way, problems emerge or managers ask for help.]]>Workers report falling access to L&D as AI use riseshttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/workers-report-falling-access-to-ld-as-ai-use-risesWed, 30 Sep 2026 11:30:27 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/workers-report-falling-access-to-ld-as-ai-use-risesPwC's survey of almost 50,000 workers finds access to L&D fell from 59% to 51% as workplace AI use increased.]]>Pearson agrees to acquire skills assessment firm Workerahttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/pearson-agrees-to-acquire-skills-assessment-firm-workeraTue, 29 Sep 2026 15:56:27 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/pearson-agrees-to-acquire-skills-assessment-firm-workeraThe proposed acquisition would add Workera’s assessment of demonstrated skills to Pearson’s enterprise learning business.]]>Bauer Academy launches Future Capabilities Lens to help employers thrive in a changing worldhttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/bauer-academy-launches-future-capabilities-lens-to-help-employers-thrive-in-a-changing-worldTue, 29 Sep 2026 10:17:06 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/bauer-academy-launches-future-capabilities-lens-to-help-employers-thrive-in-a-changing-worldAs AI reshapes the workplace, Bauer Academy has launched its Future Capabilities Lens to help organisations build the human capabilities needed to thrive. Combining research, digital learning and practical development, it puts adaptability, idea generation and communication at the heart of future-ready talent.]]>AI changes how skilled workers build workplace expertisehttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ai-changes-how-skilled-workers-build-workplace-expertiseTue, 29 Sep 2026 06:38:07 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ai-changes-how-skilled-workers-build-workplace-expertiseCall for greater use of mentoring, hands-on practice and simulation as AI changes skilled work and employers replace exiting workers.]]>The Learning Company International launches new website following Learning Live 2026https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/the-learning-company-international-launches-new-website-following-learning-live-2026Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/the-learning-company-international-launches-new-website-following-learning-live-2026L&D consultancy The Learning Company International has launched a new website, timed alongside its stand at Learning Live 2026, hosted by the Learning and Performance Institute.]]>AI raises concerns over loss of early-career skillshttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ai-raises-concerns-over-loss-of-early-career-skillsFri, 25 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ai-raises-concerns-over-loss-of-early-career-skillsEmployers are recognising the potential loss of opportunities to develop essential skills as AI changes entry-level work.]]>Youth apprenticeship provision remains thin ahead of Milburn recommendationshttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/youth-apprenticeship-provision-remains-thin-ahead-of-milburn-recommendationsThu, 24 Sep 2026 13:35:16 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/youth-apprenticeship-provision-remains-thin-ahead-of-milburn-recommendationsFoundation Apprenticeships recorded just 160 starts to April as the CIPD calls for a guarantee to expand routes into work for young people.]]>Phoenix Education Partners agrees to acquire Fuel50https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/phoenix-education-partners-agrees-to-acquire-fuel50Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:35:13 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/phoenix-education-partners-agrees-to-acquire-fuel50The $31.5m deal would bring Fuel50’s workforce intelligence and talent marketplace business into the parent company of the University of Phoenix.]]>Employers increase internal development despite gaps in skills datahttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/employers-increase-internal-development-despite-gaps-in-skills-dataTue, 22 Sep 2026 06:02:58 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/employers-increase-internal-development-despite-gaps-in-skills-dataAlmost half of UK employers increased in-house talent development, while only a third collect data to identify skills gaps.]]>Leadership Pipeline Institute's Specialist Pipeline: Why Technical Experts Need Their Own Career Architecturehttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/leadership-pipeline-institutes-specialist-pipeline-why-technical-experts-need-their-own-career-architectureWed, 16 Sep 2026 16:51:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/leadership-pipeline-institutes-specialist-pipeline-why-technical-experts-need-their-own-career-architectureLPI extends its Leadership Pipeline model to specialist careers, giving organisations a framework to develop, assess, and progress technical experts through defined levels. "The Specialist Pipeline: Winning The War For Specialist Talent" book builds on the framework of the bestselling "The Leadership Pipeline" book, now in it's third edition.]]>AI Should Extend Human Expertise, Not Replace It, Learning with Experts Tells L&D Industryhttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ai-should-extend-human-expertise,-not-replace-it,-learning-with-experts-tells-ld-industryWed, 16 Sep 2026 16:50:00 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/ai-should-extend-human-expertise,-not-replace-it,-learning-with-experts-tells-ld-industryLearning Live 2026 address argues that passive learning, not online learning, is holding workplace education back.]]>Debate Mate to Challenge Traditional L&D at Learning Live 2026https://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/debate-mate-to-challenge-traditional-ld-at-learning-live-2026Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:01:55 GMThttps://learningnews.com/news/learning-news/2026/debate-mate-to-challenge-traditional-ld-at-learning-live-2026Debate Mate, a communication skills consultancy, will host a live debate at Learning Live 2026 on the motion: "Is traditional L&D still fit for purpose in the AI era?" The argument is that as AI assumes more technical tasks, career advancement will rely more on human skills that traditional L&D methods often fail to develop.]]>