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A bite-sized news round up: Coursera Udemy merger; WOL Summit preview; Learning Pool acquisitions; Communities matter - Nahdia Khan; Plus all the headlines from Learning News.
A bite-sized news round up: Coursera Udemy merger; WOL Summit preview; Learning Pool acquisitions; Communities matter - Nahdia Khan; Plus all the headlines from Learning News.
Katalyst (KGS Partners Ltd) explores why leadership capacity — not capability — is now the critical factor for performance in the AI age. As pressure, pace and complexity increase, the article explains why traditional leadership development falls short.
Language training provider goFLUENT has acquired the business operations of Learnship Networks GmbH, expanding its presence in Germany and increasing its scale in the corporate language training market.
Omniplex Learning has partnered with CYPHER Learning to bring organisations an all-in-one AI-powered LMS that unites course creation, delivery and personalisation. The collaboration simplifies learning workflows, reduces complexity and helps businesses create engaging, scalable learning experiences through intelligent automation and beautifully designed, user-friendly technology.
The Learning and Performance Institute (LPI) and Microsoft have announced the renewal of their strategic global partnership for 2026, continuing their shared commitment to driving innovation in learning and development worldwide.
Learning Pool is hosting an invite-only roundtable for Financial Services leaders focused on turning AI-driven learning into measurable business impact. Taking place on Wednesday 11 February in Central London, this evening event will combine dinner, drinks and peer-led discussion, drawing on award-winning learning programmes to explore precision skills development, audit-ready measurement, and practical strategies for linking AI-driven learning to business-critical KPIs.
Ciphr has teamed up with ProAge to launch a new study exploring age inclusion and multigenerational working in the UK
A synthesis of leading studies shows trust-building insight is increasingly decisive in crowded B2B buying journeys.
Event contributors at the upcoming World of Learning Summit, Olympia, London, 3 & 4 February, share what's in store for visitors.
This two day event, from the 4–5 February, brings together senior HR and People leaders to explore leadership, culture, wellbeing, performance and AI.
Interview with Learning Pool CEO, Benoit de la Tour.
Learning Hack launches its new season on 12 January with Josh Bersin setting the agenda for workplace learning in 2026. The top-5% global podcast producer also unveils live events, new series, and an ambitious slate of shows planned across 2026.
Interview with Sam Conniff, CEO, Uncertainty Experts.
Last month Coursera and Udemy agreed to merge in an all-stock deal valuing the combined business at around $2.5 billion. Learning News asks what the new business will prioritise, about the integration, about the significant forecast cost savings, and more.
Many teams talk confidently about values like collaboration, openness, and trust - but when pressure hits, those intentions often fail to translate into action. This disconnect, known as the Say–Do Gap, quietly undermines performance, culture, and engagement. In this article, Braver Leaders unpack why the gap exists, why it matters more than ever, and the practical steps leaders can take to close it - turning good intentions into consistent behaviours that teams actually live by.
Coursera and Udemy have agreed an all-stock merger, creating a $2.5bn learning platform as providers seek scale, AI investment and enterprise growth.
A bite-sized news round up: AI in learning - beyond the hype; Industrial relations skills; Connect 2025 - Humanity and technology; Media Zoo acquires Uncertainty Experts; Plus all the headlines from Learning News.
Imparta’s i-Coach® AI sales training and enablement platform wins Gold in Best Generative AI Sales Enablement Technology by the Brandon Hall Group.
A synthesis of workplace wellbeing research shows how employers contribute to worker stress and what they can do to improve it.
Africa is set to become the centre of the global workforce by 2050, but a lack of access to affordable, high-quality education tools holds back its full potential. This article explores how generative AI is removing cost barriers and why EdTech companies must adopt inclusive, partnership-focused pricing models to unlock the continent's future.
Scheer IMC partners with RockMouse to expand its enterprise learning technology presence across Australia and New Zealand.
Fitch Learning has completed its acquisition of Moody’s Analytics Learning Solutions and the Canadian Securities Institute, adding to its financial training and certification portfolio.
Wrapping Up 2025 with Insights, Inspiration, and Connection As the year draws to a close, the December edition of CLO Lens is here to help learning and development professionals reflect, recharge, and prepare for the opportunities ahead in 2026. Packed with thought-provoking insights, practical advice, and a celebration of the power of connection, this festive edition is the perfect companion for the season of reflection and giving.
Brandon Hall Group™ recognises i-Coach® AI for it's differentiated approach, combining deep sales methodology, proactive agentic architecture, workflow integration and personalised adaptation.
L&D benchmark data shows training drives retention but workloads, AI disruption and perception gaps block employee development.
Following the acquisition of Kineo by Mindtools in May 2025, the combined organization will now move forward under the name Mindtools Kineo.
HR software provider Ciphr announces joint venture with MyTeamBuilder, a UK-based AI coaching platform
Organisational performance and profitability are now the top priorities for HR organisations, Fosway Group’s latest HR Realities research reveals
Coverage from TJ’s 60th anniversary celebrations in London, featuring interviews with TJ editors, speakers and guests.
Connect 2025 conference session looks at how L&D teams can uncover what colleagues are really using genAI for, how to use those insights to co-create ways to support it and prove its value to the business.
Challenging assumptions and sparking debate, this article explores three major pressure points shaping apprenticeships in 2026 - from untapped Levy potential to tick-box programmes and missing communication. A fascinating insight into a system at a crossroads.
L&D professionals worldwide invited to share priorities and challenges ahead of next year’s report due out in February.
A bite-sized news round up: AI in Learning - What’s L&D's future?; ESG Reporting Skills Gap; Learning Evaluation - Obsessed With ROI?; The Empathy Problem; Plus the headlines from Learning News.
Learning Pool has been recognised at the Learning Technologies Awards 2025, taking home two Gold awards — Best Learning Technologies Project – Commercial Sector (UK) and Excellence in the Design of Learning Content.
AI in Learning and Development at Connect 2025.
Learning leadership skills at Connect 2025.
Reflections on accessibility, inclusion and culture in learning and development at Connect 2025.
Connect 2025 debate panelists on creativity and community in L&D.
Participants at The Learning Network’s annual conference discuss how L&D can help business to chart its path in the AI era and keep humans at the heart of learning.
New US labour market data shows more young workers turning to entrepreneurship as hiring cools, with tech attracting the largest share of first-job founders.
Fosway Group, Europe’s #1 HR industry analyst, has revealed the headline insights from its annual Digital Learning Realities research, in association with Learning Technologies, the world’s leading workplace learning tech event. Now in its 11th year, the research explores how L&D teams rise to the challenge of a fast-changing business environment and tech landscape.
i-Coach® AI’s innovative design and proven learning impact have earned it the Gold award for Best Use of AI in Learning at the Learning Technologies Awards 2025.
Virtual College is delighted to announce a new partnership with Guiseley AFC.
In the past decade, audio has quietly moved from background entertainment to a legitimate educational format. Podcasts are now mainstream, with millions of listeners tuning in for content ranging from comedy to economics to history. But in the world of learning and development, audio remains surprisingly underused.
Speexx will sponsor Training Journal’s 60th Anniversary Conference in London, November 2025. The one-day event for mid to senior L&D and HR leaders will focus on how AI, quality data and human-centred practice drive real workplace transformation.
Building communities has become one of the most important, and most difficult, areas for learning and development. Nahdia Khan joins Learning News with her insights into how to get it right.
By automating feedback analysis, AI helps learning professionals save time, reduce bias and gain a clearer understanding of how their programmes perform.
Ciphr eLearning's new microlearning suite includes 11 bite-sized versions of some of their bestselling courses, including diversity in the workplace, safeguarding, recruitment and manager's toolkit
New research finds AI adoption in learning widespread but ownership and strategy unclear.
Empathy is often celebrated as a leadership strength, the skill that builds trust, engagement and better teams. But what happens when there’s too much of it?
A bite-sized news round up: AI in Learning Report; Mobilising generation numb; Connect 2025 preview; AI agents and sales enablement; AI skills for L&D; Training Journal 60th anniversary; Plus the headlines from Learning News.
Artificial intelligence is transforming corporate learning and development. What once required weeks of instructional design and production time can now be completed in minutes using AI-powered tools. Companies are using AI to convert internal documents, policy guides, onboarding materials and assessments into sleek, interactive learning content faster and more affordably than ever before. But while AI is helping to speed up and scale training, there is a growing concern many organisations are overlooking: what happens to the data you upload?
In this month’s edition of Summit Solutions, Bridgeability makes a strong case for the lasting value of face-to-face learning - highlighting how in-person experiences drive motivation, connection, and real skill development in ways virtual formats can’t always replicate.
Amazon confirms major job cuts: with the tech giant shifting from a pandemic-era hiring spree to re-structuring for the AI age, learning teams must recalibrate from ‘training what we have’ to ‘building who we’ll need’.
October 2025: Fosway Group, Europe’s #1 HR industry analyst, has released its latest Fosway 9-Grid™ for Talent & People Success. The research shows that a challenging economy is making for a cautious talent solutions market, pushing HR teams to reduce costs. And yet, many skills and workforce intelligence solutions are reporting strong growth, and AI continues to dominate vendor roadmaps and disrupt traditional talent management processes. It’s clear that in areas where there is strong business impact, there is still plenty of opportunity for innovation and expansion.
Partnership fills multiple market needs identified in recent 2025 Brandon Hall Group research brief.
Donald H Taylor and Egle Vinauskaite present the findings of this year’s AI in Learning report.
Recruitment and retention are seen as the biggest workplace challenges for UK employers heading into 2026, according to new research by Ciphr.
The 32nd Human Resource Summit brought together senior HR leaders for three days of connection, reflection, and inspiration on Portugal’s stunning west coast. From Raphael Rowe’s thought-provoking keynote to lively strategy sessions and vineyard dinners, the event struck the perfect balance between professional development and genuine community.
Bluewater Learning, a global leader in learning and talent technology consulting and support services, today announced the expansion of its partnership with Cognota, the market leader in LearnOps® software. The deepened collaboration will help organizations assess, optimize, and elevate their learning operations maturity to achieve measurable business impact.
A new survey finds UK firms expanding global hiring fastest among major economies, with 85% planning to double overseas recruitment within two years as wage inflation and AI skills shortages bite.
City & Guilds of London Institute to sell its awarding and training businesses to PeopleCert, refocusing its mission on charitable impact through The City & Guilds Foundation.
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.
Global corporate training market projected to reach $805.6 billion by 2035, driven by digital transformation and upskilling demand.
Lack of boardroom approval and shrinking budgets suggest L&D programmes are overlooked despite their proven impact on workforce transformation and business growth
Series A startups are raising twice as much per employee as in 2020, staying leaner as AI boosts productivity.
CIM and Meirc have formed a unique partnership to deliver CIM’s training programmes in the GCC; Meirc will deliver CIM’s Impact Development Programme, equipping marketers with capabilities aligned to global best practice, driving strategic, brand, and digital excellence; CIM training programme delivered by Meirc will become available from January 2026; CIM and Meirc representatives present at the HRSE HR Summit & Expo – 22-23 October, Dubai.
Learning Awards finalists announced; 60 years of Training Journal; Four in five underestimate emotional bias; Rethinking People Enablement at Work; UK sickness absence at record high; Leaders say learning matters, but staff disagree.
KPMG UK has been awarded formal accreditation by the Learning and Performance Institute (LPI), recognising the firm’s outstanding Learning Services offering across design, delivery, technology, governance, and measurement.
To celebrate six decades supporting workplace learning, TJ is hosting a one-day conference in London this November.
GoodHabitz achieves Gold Standard Learning Provider Accreditation from the LPI, validating its commitment to engaging and impactful online learning.
The LPI has announced the shortlisted entries for The Learning Awards 2026. Finalists, chosen for their innovation and impact, will now advance to the judging phase.
In From Go-Live to Payoff: How to Improve Software ROI in Real Time, Nicole Kastner, Director of DAP at Learning Pool explores how organisations can maximise return on investment from new software deployments by harnessing real-time learning, adoption strategies, and performance support. Join the session to discover how to shift from post-launch training to continuous, data-driven enablement that sustains momentum and drives long-term value.
Workplace Engagement Report finds Gen Z hardest to engage, while managers face burnout and disengagement.
New research by Ciphr and the charity Endometriosis UK finds that most managers lack the right training and resources to support employees with endometriosis and other menstrual health conditions
The Intersection of Humanity and Technology: A look ahead to the Learning Network's annual conference in London, 14 November.
Discover how workplace learning will evolve by 2030 in this exclusive webinar from Learning Pool. Join experts Stefan Eger, Lindsey Coode, and Alan Mellish as they reveal insights from the Workplace Learning 2030 Report, including seven game-changing shifts in L&D, strategies to build adaptive learning ecosystems, real-world scenarios for the future of work, and actionable recommendations to transform L&D from a cost centre into a business driver.
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.
Bluewater Learning has appointed David Kelly, one of the learning sector’s most recognised voices, as Senior Vice President of Strategy & Transformation.
Is AI really replacing people? Far from it. As machines take on more tasks, the demand for human skills — judgment, creativity, emotional intelligence — is skyrocketing. In this month's Summit Solutions, Thrive reveals why investing in people power is the real competitive edge in an AI-driven world.
A bite-sized news round up: L&D employment update; AI in learning Fosway research; UK skills investment and marketing careers; World of Learning preview; AstraZeneca Learning Team of the Year; Plus the headlines from Learning News.
Whitepaper explores why employees feel disengaged and how organisations can rethink people enablement to restore energy, trust and connection at work; Interview with authors, Olivia Haywood, Chief Marketing Officer and Josh Cardoz, Chief Creative & Learning Officer, Sponge.
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.
65% of UK HR professionals expect to change jobs within the next year, according to new research by HR software and eLearning content provider Ciphr. Wanting to gain new knowledge and skills was the top reason cited by those planning to make a move.
Imparta CEO Richard Barkey speaks to Learning News about the role of agentic AI in sales enablement and how the company’s latest i-Coach® AI release is designed to transform sales performance.
Why is ESG reporting proving so difficult for organisations? Training strategy outlined in white paper from Kineo; Interview with Marketing Manager, Celine Dang.
Acquisition Will Combine Sana's AI-Powered Search, Agents, and Learning with Workday Context and Data to Power Proactive, Personalized, and Intelligent Employee Experiences
Learning Pool has announced the successful completion of its SOC 2 audit and achieved Cyber Essentials certification, underscoring its commitment to data protection, security, and compliance. The SOC 2 audit, conducted by A-LIGN, validates the company’s robust controls across security, availability, confidentiality, and privacy, while the UK’s Cyber Essentials certification confirms defenses against common cyber threats. Chief Information Officer Michael Kelly emphasized that these achievements strengthen customer trust and highlight Learning Pool’s ongoing investment in safeguarding data and ensuring secure, reliable learning platforms for organizations worldwide.
ATD-accredited nine-course academy helps L&D teams align with business goals, master AI, and demonstrate measurable impact.
Joggle Learning, the groundbreaking AI-powered corporate knowledge delivery platform, will make its official UK market debut this week at Learning Live 2025. The innovative solution directly addresses the critical challenge facing learning professionals: making valuable LMS content instantly accessible when employees need it most.
Manageable brings innovative solutions and thought leadership to the CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum
Rise Up has once again been shortlisted in the prestigious Learning Technologies Organisation of the Year category, reaffirming its position as a leader in learning and development innovation.
Many sales programmes fail not for lack of training, but because they rest on weak pipeline data, poor qualification and unbalanced coverage.
The number of learning and development professionals looking for work in the UK has risen sharply in 2025. L&D recruiter, Nick Jones, Blue Eskimo, has the statistics and joins Rob Clarke on Learning News.
GP Strategies is participating as an exhibitor at the upcoming LEARNING LIVE event hosted by the Learning and Performance Institute (LPI) in London on September 17-18.
2025 Fosway 9-Grid™ finds Cloud HR adjusting to TA acquisitions, work redesign and skills strategy uncertainty
A Learning News report on the UK L&D jobs market, with data on vacancies, hiring trends and redundancies.
NIIT has achieved Gold Accreditation with the Learning and Performance Institute, recognising its global leadership in delivering innovative, high-impact learning solutions and strengthening its partnership with the LPI.
CIPD warns rising absence, mental health strain and budget pressures are putting UK workforce wellbeing under growing strain.
New AI-enabled platform combines compliance expertise with self-service tools to accelerate cross-border hiring and workforce management.
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