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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rustici Generator offers a suite of features tailored to solve some of the most common pain points in eLearning content management and personalization with the help of AI.
Achieve more with custom training solutions. Tailored programs help businesses upskill teams on a budget, boost employee engagement, and align training with goals. Lumify Work offers instructor-led training, eLearning, blended learning, and white-label LMS support in Australia and New Zealand.
Virtual College shares the latest updates and insights from across the company. This month brought exciting course updates, insight into learners’ goals for 2025, two new blogs, and a spotlight on its popular course, Sexual Harassment.
Thrive is proud to announce its inclusion in The Sunday Times 100 Tech, a prestigious list recognising Britain’s fastest-growing private technology and Saas companies.
Thrive, the fastest-growing all-in-one learning technology company, is demonstrating its sky-rocketing momentum with a series of significant company updates unveiled at its annual flagship event, Thrive Live. This includes major customer wins & awards, the launch of new AI-powered features in their latest Winter Release and a new Senior Leadership appointment, all of which highlight Thrive’s commitment to leading the charge in tech-driven workforce transformation.
Workplace learning is broken. Too much content, too many platforms, and no clear direction. Filtered has tackled this chaos with AI-powered skills frameworks and precision curation. Now, with the launch of end-user capabilities, the Anti-Chaos Learning Platform is complete. This transformative addition delivers ultra-precise search, personalised learning pathways, and actionable resources—empowering employees to find what they need, act on it, and achieve results. From strategy to delivery, Filtered eliminates chaos and delivers measurable impact.
MS Shorts available to subscription customers; Modern Slavery and Trafficking course update; National Career Development Month - Personal Development Plan; National Safeguarding Adults Week 2024; Misogyny Awareness elearning.
Sponge addresses mounting workplace tensions as organisations struggle to reconcile increasing productivity demands with employee expectations for meaningful development and work-life balance.
Kineo and Fosway Group have released an exclusive on-demand discussion with Fosway’s Senior Analyst, Myles Runham, focusing on how L&D teams can secure C-suite buy-in and prove their strategic value.
New Research: Schoox Study Exposes Major Gaps in Frontline Worker Training and Development Across Restaurant, Retail, Hospitality, and Manufacturing Industries
Thrive has announced its headline speakers for Thrive Live '24, taking place on 27th November at Soho Place, London. The impressive lineup includes; Fearne Cotton, Dan Murray-Serter and Spencer Matthews, whilst the event boasts customer-hosted workshops and panels from the likes of Frasers Group, AA, Reiss and more.
Sponge and Fosway are set to highlight how L&D teams can capitalise on the conditions required to have a strategic influence - and what the future holds for those that do - in a webinar on October 16th 2024.
City & Guilds’ report finds acute regional skills disparities across the UK and calls for the new government to place skills policy at the heart of its growth strategy.
This edition is packed with valuable insights and updates designed to empower your professional journey. We’re excited to share a compelling case study that highlights our innovative approach to the challenges brought to us by Mount Green Housing Association.
Additionally, don’t miss our training updates, where you’ll find the latest resources to enhance your skills. Finally, dive into our new blog post, where we give some tips to ensure that all employees receive the necessary knowledge.
Kineo is excited to announce the launch of its new Learning Consultancy service, designed to help organisations overcome complex training challenges and achieve measurable results.
Colossyan and Easygenerator's new partnership paves the way for SMEs and L&D teams to create high-quality interactive learning experiences with real impact.
Find out more about iAM Learning’s new courses, including 24 fully translated courses in multiple languages, a Strategic L&D Roadmap calendar and news on the upcoming Learning Live 2024 event.
GuyKat has been announced as a return Platinum Sponsor for Docebo Inspire 2024, for the second consecutive year and marking the first time the event will be hosted in Europe.
Marshall E-Learning, a Ciphr company, launches a new module designed to tackle the prevalent issue of domestic violence across university campuses and the HE sector more widely.
Marshalls announces their newly updated Freedom of Speech training course, which incorporates the latest guidance for universities and other HE bodies.
In this webinar, we’ll discuss and showcase the latest enhancements in both the desktop and cloud parts of iSpring Suite 11.7. So, whether you’re a current user or just looking for a comprehensive eLearning authoring tool, feel free to join us.