Digital Learning Realities research finds learning systems struggling to keep pace as L&D shifts from content delivery to business capability.
Coursera has taken a one-third stake in LearnVector, a new AI learning company founded by Coursera’s co-founder Andrew Ng.
Content 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.
Digital Learning Realities research finds AI adoption is delivering productivity gains, while more transformative uses remain at an early stage.
The 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.
Artificial intelligence has become the catalyst behind the priorities for workplace learning teams, according to David Perring, Chief Insights Officer at Fosway Group.
A new guide from iSpring outlines how manufacturing companies can protect brand consistency and accelerate channel growth by standardizing how external dealers learn about products.
Phased global rollout of Thrive delivers a unified AI learning platform and branded mobile app to CMI's 280,000-strong member community.
Ciphr eLearning’s new AI in HE training is designed to help universities navigate the fast-evolving role of AI
Most L&D reports prove that training happened. Leadership wants to know what it changed. This template is built around the second question.
Thrive, the AI-powered employee platform, has been selected by fashion powerhouse AllSaints Group to support communications and engagement across its 2,300-strong global workforce, including teams at its modern American luxury menswear brand, John Varvatos.
Most training content still starts life in PowerPoint. That is not the problem. The problem is that 'made in PowerPoint' too often means dense slides, decorative clip art, and a wall of bullet points that a learner skims and forgets by the next screen.
The Learning Network's second mastery day of the year is nearly here, and it’s all about learning design. Join us for a day of hands-on workshops that’ll let you get stuck in to learn new - or improve your existing - learning design skills.
Thrive has unveiled its most intelligent release yet, putting a team of AI Agents at the heart of every employee experience. Alongside this, the Spring Release introduces new Mentoring capabilities, chat, and a suite of unique platform enhancements that mark Thrive's most ambitious step yet towards shaping the future of learning.
Sponge offers a sharper take on AI adoption, behaviour change, and AI transformation to the event this year.
Hawk Academy London will demonstrate how organisations can move beyond AI content creation to deliver expert-designed, accredited learning programmes. Combining AI-powered delivery with over 35 years of training expertise, it enables scalable, high-impact learning built for real-world performance.
Access Learning, the digital learning solutions provider and part of The Access Group, has retained its Core Leader position in the 2026 Fosway 9-Grid™ across two categories: Learning Systems and Digital Learning, reinforcing its standing among the most established learning platforms in the European market.
Six sessions, a landmark Spring Release and live customer demos across two days at Learning Technologies as Thrive prepares its biggest show yet at ExCeL London.
Expanded hands-on AI experiences, instructor-led training, and workflow integrations help organizations turn technical learning into measurable business outcomes.
Sponge to explore why AI adoption is stalling across large organisations - and how this can be addressed - in an upcoming webinar. Hosted by Josh Cardoz and James Gordon, the session offers practical frameworks and real examples for people-led AI enablement.
iSpring's new guide moves past "make it more engaging" and looks at the real friction points that keep people from showing up to learning.
Sponge is named Fosway Core Leader for fifth consecutive year and reaches top 'performance' position signalling growth in the 2026 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning.
Fosway analysis highlights pressure on budgets, changing vendor roles and growing focus on skills and shared learning. Interview with Myles Runham, Senior Analyst, Fosway.
Learn how L&D can build executive trust in 2026 at this online conference hosted by iSpring.
New Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server connects Thrive with OpenAI, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, Cursor and more.
Sponge celebrates another year of recognition for excellence in custom learning solutions.
The Learning Network is bringing a day of exploration into some of the best work in our industry.
Sponge and the Child Mind Institute pick up the Silver award in the People Development Programme of the Year
Abilitie launches Case Challenges, two-hour practice-based experiences that immerse participants in realistic business scenarios. Designed to target key leadership capabilities, the simulations help leaders practise real-time decision-making, navigate trade-offs, and see the consequences of their choices.
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.
Thrive, the AI-powered learning platform trusted by some of the world’s most recognised brands, is expanding its presence across the Middle East following increased demand from large, complex and frontline-first organisations across the region.
20th Annual Stevie® Awards included recognition for Rustici in the ‘Customer Service Department of the Year, Computer Software - Up to 100 Employees’ category.
Thrive announces the launch of Kiki Switch, an AI-powered migration solution designed to make upgrading to Thrive's modern-day lms seamless, accurate and completely stress-free.
Open LMS featured in a segment on “Elevating eLearning: Innovative Organizations Raising the Bar on eLearning Solutions.”
Analysts project sustained growth for digital learning, driven by scale, cloud delivery and enterprise demand.
Cloud HR learning modules failing to gain any significant share of the learning systems market. Part 5 of Fosway's 2025 Digital Learning Realities Research looks at ecosystem trends.
Most L&D professionals don’t think their learning systems are fit for the modern workforce: Part 4 of Fosway's 2025 Digital Learning Realities Research looks at delivering an effective learning experience.
L&D budgets continue to be squeezed with investment in learning under ongoing scrutiny: Part 3 of Fosway's 2025 Digital Learning Realities Research looks at L&D budgets and investment trends.
Part 2 of Fosway's 2025 Digital Learning Realities Research looks at priorities, strategy and execution.
Thrive, the AI learning platform reinventing how modern businesses connect people, knowledge, skills and systems, today announced its Winter Release, a transformative launch that truly reimagines what the modern-day LMS and employee experience can be for enterprise organisations.
First of a new 5-part review of Fosway's annual research into digital learning. Part 1: AI in Learning.
Virtual College is delighted to announce a new partnership with Guiseley AFC.
The event saw leaders examine how bold, human-centred leadership can overcome workplace cynicism and fatigue.
Expert sessions and iSpring's latest AI features at iSpring AI Days 2025 conference, October 29th.
Virtual College is proud to celebrate its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of delivering high-quality digital learning, compliance training, and professional development solutions to learners and organisations across the UK and beyond.
From uncovering actionable insights to transforming learning experiences with AI coaches and AI avatars. Ross Stevenson shares three practical ways L&D teams can use GenAI in their learning strategy for meaningful impact on Acteon's Speak to the Human Podcast.
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance has become a defining factor in corporate reputation and resilience, investor and employee confidence, and long-term value creation. As regulatory frameworks tighten globally – from the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS) to the UK’s Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) – organisations are under increasing pressure to make sure their ESG data is accurate, credible, and transparent. Yet ESG compliance doesn’t just fall to one department; it demands coordinated effort across teams, such as finance, operations, HR, procurement, and leadership.
Virtual College by Netex is proud to announce the launch of its Misogyny Awareness in the Workplace training - a CPD-certified course designed to help organisations build safer, more respectful work environments.
ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) is rapidly reshaping corporate strategy, performance, and reputation. And although organisations are increasingly engaging with ESG initiatives, many face the challenge of effectively communicating these activities and practices, both internally and externally, to secure genuine buy-in from their internal stakeholders. Without that buy-in, even strong initiatives risk falling flat. Businesses, then, need to make sure employees and stakeholders truly understand the “why” behind the work.
Virtual College by Netex has announced the launch of a new CPD-certified training course to help organisations prepare for the introduction of Martyn’s Law, the upcoming legislation designed to strengthen public safety and venue security.
Join Ciphr’s expert-led webinar on how to choose eLearning courses that boost your business.
DECIEM, the global beauty company behind cult brand The Ordinary, has won a Brandon Hall Group Excellence Award for its Senior Director Development Journey, designed and delivered in partnership with Thrive.
Vichy Laboratoires’ groundbreaking initiative, Hormonall: Together for Women’s Wellbeing, has been honored with three prestigious awards, recognizing its impact on women’s health and wellbeing.
Filtered today announced a new partnership with O’Reilly, a premier learning platform for technology professionals, to deliver targeted, context-aware learning recommendations directly into generative AI chatbots and workflow learning tools.
Kineo has been recognised on Training Industry’s 2025 Online Learning Library Companies Watch List.
The compliance programme, serving an annual audience of 230,000, has been recognised with two Gold and one Silver awards.
For the fourth consecutive time, Sponge’s off-the-shelf library earns Top 20 distinction.
Berlin, Germany – Sponge Group, a leader in digital learning and governance, risk, and compliance solutions, has announced the appointment of Anja Sixt as Managing Director for the DACH region within its growing DACH region enterprise.
The eBook highlights the benefits of implementing partner education programs and best practices for distributing training content across multiple channels.
The acquisition of Huler signals Thrive’s continued mission to design a unified future for learning and employee experience, with technology people actually want - and use.
Virtual College has published a new blog explaining Awaab’s Law, a landmark step in UK housing safety that comes into effect from October 2025.
Kineo, a global leader in workplace learning and development, has announced the launch of its new "Trauma-Informed Care Awareness" course. This timely and critical training program is designed to equip healthcare professionals and other support workers across the UK and Australia with the essential knowledge and skills to recognise and respond to the impacts of trauma.
ESG reporting has quickly become a vital part of how businesses build trust, manage risk, and communicate long-term value to stakeholders. But many organisations still struggle to accurately capture and report their sustainability efforts, leaving them exposed to regulatory risks, reputational damage, or missed opportunities.
The new feature will help instructional designers and other eLearning content creators save time and reduce complexity by importing .pptx files directly into Gomo.
Thrive’s first acquisition is set to bridge the skills gap with the world’s first AI-powered, fully integrated learning and mentoring platform.
Virtual College has launched a new accredited Damp and Mould Training Course to help professionals identify and manage mould-related risks. The course also includes essential training to support compliance with Awaab’s Law, which comes into force in October 2025
A radically different approach to safety training has gone viral - in the form of a sound-alike MC Hammer song. The animated video, created by Acteon, has captured the attention of a whole new audience on TikTok - five years after it was first commissioned.
Thrive welcomed 28 new customers in the first half of 2025, and beat 2024’s revenue in just six months. Named a Times Top 50 Fastest Growing Tech Company, new wins include Lion TV, Next, and the Aston Martin Aramco F1® Team.
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Affirmity’s compliance courses and microlearning modules are now available to Open LMS clients, covering an array of essential training topics.
RoSPA accreditations and an exciting announcement around the corner.
Thrive, the all-in-one learning technology company named one of the Times' Top 50 Fastest Growing Tech organisations, today announced its official launch in the Middle East with a new hub in Dubai. This strategic expansion meets the region’s growing demand for innovative and localised learning solutions.
Kineo is proud to announce its inclusion in Training Industry’s 2025 Top 20 Learning Services Companies list. As a trusted source of information for corporate learning leaders, Training Industry selects top providers that demonstrate excellence and innovation in the corporate learning and development market.
Real Projects, a leading provider of custom and off-the-shelf elearning content, has officially launched Languages Unlocked.
'Get Connected' as we wrap up Learning At Work Week 2025.
The collaboration transforms customer education to drive product adoption through accessible, modern, and seamlessly integrated learning experiences.
This year, we’re focusing on proving L&D’s business impact and aligning team efforts with company goals. Top L&D voices and real practitioners will share how to get executive buy-in, connect learning to business outcomes, and show real ROI from training.
The fourth consecutive gold accreditation highlights the digital learning provider's continued excellence and innovation in learning partnerships.
Thrive, the fastest-growing learning platform powering brands like Avon, Vodafone and Frasers Group, today announced the launch of Kiki, an intelligent AI Assistant built to guide people to their next learning opportunity, provide instant answers & information and automate admin for people teams.
Ismael Lara has more than 15 years of edtech and L&D experience spanning multiple roles throughout his career.
Open LMS WORK 4.1 introduces a new instructor-led training plugin to enhance blended learning strategies, along with additional functionality for ecommerce, security, accessibility, and the mobile app.
Sponge’s inclusion in this prestigious US industry ranking comes as it expands presence in North America, with over 50% of business now coming from the region.
Independent software review platform G2 has recognized Bridge LMS with nine coveted badges, including ‘Best Estimated ROI’, ‘Leader in Corporate LMSs’, and ‘Leader Mid-Market in Corporate LMSs’.
Fresh from being named Sunday Times’ Fastest-Growing Tech Companies, Thrive is back at Learning Technologies – and this year, it’s going bigger and bolder than ever before. Thrive will unveil a host of new AI features at Stand G20, including the hotly anticipated AI Assistant.
Rustici Software adds Content Portal to its award-winning Content Controller product to streamline training delivery.
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New offline learning experiences and an expanding learning consultancy underpin increase in the analyst’s view of Sponge’s ‘potential’ for 2025. This recognition from Fosway reinforces Sponge's position at the forefront of digital learning innovation.
Kineo has once again been recognised as a Strategic Leader on the 2025 Fosway 9-Grid for Digital Learning, marking an outstanding 12 consecutive years in the top tier of this prestigious industry benchmark. This recognition comes in a milestone year for Kineo, as they celebrate their 20th anniversary of driving innovation and impact.
Awareness and proactive intervention are more important than ever.
This March, Virtual College by Netex is excited to bring updated training, exclusive customer workshops and insightful blog content to enhance learning and workplace safety. Plus, stay tuned for a special announcement.
Ciphr announces the launch of their E6 Harassment and Sexual Misconduct eLearning training suite.
Kineo, a global leader in workplace learning and development, has launched a free guide titled "Where Do You Stand on the ESG Maturity Curve?"—designed to help businesses assess their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) maturity and take actionable steps toward a more sustainable future.
Virtual College by Netex is thrilled to launch our newly updated cyber security training designed to equip learners with the latest skills to combat emerging cyber threats, including AI-driven cybercrime.
Newcastle University made EDI training mandatory to foster inclusivity beyond compliance, embedding it as a core institutional value; We developed a customised training programme to ensure relevance and engagement for Newcastle’s staff; The programme prioritises accessibility, enables full participation, and sets a benchmark for other institutions.
Brand-new courses, insightful blogs, and expert videos to support learning and workplace safety. Plus, Virtual College by Netex welcomes new customers and shares valuable feedback from its community.
The new asset will help L&D professionals, instructional designers, and other eLearning content creators add extra levels of interactivity for improved learner engagement.
Thrive Learning is proud to announce a strategic partnership with BRC Learning, becoming its headline partner in a significant step towards transforming leadership development within retail.
Explore how social media influences misogynistic behaviour in schools, its root causes and its impact on students. Plus discuss strategies to spark change.
In May 2024, Vichy Laboratoires, in collaboration with GP Strategies and the UK charity Wellbeing of Women, launched Hormonall: Together for Women’s Wellbeing.
In May 2024, Vichy Laboratoires, in collaboration with GP Strategies and the UK charity Wellbeing of Women, launched Hormonall: Together for Women’s Wellbeing.
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