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    • New 2022 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Learning Systems

      Fosway |

      Fosway Group, Europe’s #1 HR industry analyst, has released the new 2022 9-Grid™ for Learning Systems. The research shows that the pandemic continues to shape the online learning market as organisations grapple with supporting a remote and hybrid workforce.

    • Capita’s new Education and Learning business delivers first six months of progress

      Capita |

      Capita’s Education and Learning business, part of the Capita Public Service division, has delivered six months of strong progress since launching in August 2021. The creation of the new Education and Learning business saw the merger of the successful Capita Learning business with Capita’s wide range of education contracts.

    • Articulate launches learning content library

      Learning News | Articulate |

      Over 1,000 new courses including customer success and service, human resources, diversity and inclusion, sales and marketing, and professional development, have been added to Articulate's creator platform for workplace learning.

    • CIM and the Australian Marketing Institute Announce Joint-Partnership

      Chartered Institute of Marketing |

      Growing demand for marketing training has prompted a partnership between the Chartered Institute of Marketing and the Australian Marketing Institute. The new partnership aims to meet growing demands for marketing training for marketers in the UK and Australia, providing access to over 90+ virtual courses and will enable CIM and AMI members to take advantage of a preferential rate and allows best practice, training and resources to be shared to drive innovation within the sector.

    • Are skills the new currency?

      Learning Pool | Oxford, UK |

      The pandemic has flipped the script on what skills are ‘valuable’ in the workforce – and forced individuals to rethink how to invest in their ‘skills equity’. In this article, CEO of Learning Pool, Ben Betts, reveals why skills are now the ‘new currency’ and how data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning can unlock exciting new opportunities to scale upskilling in order to adapt to rapid change.

    • Kahoot! launches Vimeo integration

      Learning News | Kahoot! |

      Vimeo integration enables users to include Vimeo videos in their kahoot sessions, creating more dynamic and visually compelling learning experiences.

    • eBooks to help develop key L&D skills

      Charity Learning Consortium | London, UK |

      The Charity Learning Consortium has created a growing range of little books, filled with top tips, hints, exercises, case studies and action points to support good practice in learning and development.

    • Learning News Bulletin

      Bulletins |

      Learning Performance Benchmark 2022 early findings; VR in L&D - new report published; Compliance learning - comprehensive briefing by Kineo; Increase in UK acquisitions activity at the start of 2022.

    • Talent and skills gap stalling innovation

      Learning News |

      Research by Udacity and Ipsos shows that digital transformation is stalling due to lack of job-ready digital talent and that there is a significant disconnect between the views of L&D professionals and employees over how successful they think L&D’s programmes are.

    • WMG Skills Centre launched to bridge the technical skills gap

      Learning News | WMG, University of Warwick |

      With increased pressure on businesses to be flexible, resilient, increase efficiency and to meet sustainability goals there is an unprecedented need for new skills in the workforce. In order to thrive during periods of change WMG has launched the Skills Centre, offering an ever changing and growing range of courses to meet current and future industry and business needs. The Centre is launching with seven new courses in innovative technologies ranging from energy systems, intelligent vehicles, digital and manufacturing.

    • eCom Scotland research shines light on Key Trends

      eCom Learning Solutions | Dunfermline, Scotland |

      After publishing what it believed would be eight ‘Key Learning and Development (L&D) Trends’ in 2022, the provider of online training and assessment, eCom Scotland, has carried out further market research among its clients to gauge the accuracy of its predictions.

    • Most people get learning measurement wrong, says Kevin Yates on this week’s LNTV

      Learning Now tv | London |

      Learning Now TV, Jan 27: Most people are getting learning measurement wrong according to Kevin Yates who joins Nigel Paine on LNTV this week; Michelle Parry-Slater talks to the World Vision charity on making content inclusive; plus we hear from our regular commentators Robin Hoyle and Martin Couzins and the Learning News bulletin.

    • Increase in acquisitions and investments

      Learning News | London |

      The UK learning sector has seen an increase in acquisitions and investment activity: Looop, Virtual College and Walkgrove are amongst those acquired since the start of 2022 and Learning Pool has acquired True Office, an adaptive learning tech provider.

    • eLearning Brothers acquires Rehearsal

      Learning News | eLearning Brothers |

      eLearning Brothers has announced the acquisition of a video-based practice and coaching platform, Rehearsal.

    • How to create a learning programme for EDI

      Charity Learning Consortium | London |

      EDI has become a top priority for all organisations and especially charities. A new white paper published by the Charity Learning Consortium explains how to create an effective learning programme in equity, diversity and inclusion to help drive cultural change.

    • 360Learning acquires Looop

      Learning News | 360Learning |

      360Learning, which recently announced a $200M investment for growth and acquisitions, has announced it has acquired the UK LMS vendor Looop; the business aims to build an era of collaborative learning focused on L&D automation and leadership.

    • Millions want to start their own business

      Learning News | Quickbooks |

      1 in 10 UK workers, over 3 million people, want to start their own business in 2022 according to research by Intuit Quickbooks.

    • How focusing on behaviours creates impact in learning

      Acteon Communication and Learning | Cambridge, UK |

      Why is it more important than ever to focus on the business impact of learning interventions? And how can communication campaigns help deliver that impact? Learning News aims to find out in a spotlight interview with Acteon Communication and Learning.

    • Semcon expands in digital learning through acquisition in the UK

      Walkgrove | Derbyshire |

      In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a growing number of organisations are discovering that digital learning solutions offer learning that is flexible and targeted to their audiences. Through the acquisition of the UK company Walkgrove, Semcon is expanding its leading offering in digital learning with a local presence in a new geographic market.

    • 100% of Virtual College is acquired by Netex

      Virtual College by Netex | Ilkley |

      We are delighted to announce that Virtual College has reached an agreement with Netex, a Spanish technology company specialising in e-learning solutions and listed on the Spanish BME stock market, for them to acquire all the shares in Virtual College.

    • Marketers’ digital skills stagnate and decline during the pandemic

      Chartered Institute of Marketing |

      New research shows that the marketing industry has bucked wider digital skills trends by stagnating or declining over the last 12 months. General Marketing is the only discipline to see any significant improvement, increasing by 7 per cent. Target Internet and the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) are calling on the industry to prioritise the development of digital skills at all job levels.

    • Key Learning & Development trends for 2022 detected by eCom Scotland

      eCom Learning Solutions | Dunfermline, Scotland |

      Eight key trends will dominate the learning and development (L&D) sector in 2022. These trends have been identified from market research undertaken by eCom Scotland, a leading provider of online training and assessment and which, over the last 25 years, has been building an enviable worldwide reputation for its solutions’ quality and reliability.

    • Virtual College’s latest report delivers valuable insights into new and emerging L&D technologies

      Virtual College by Netex | Ilkley |

      It can’t be denied, technology is currently changing the way in which L&D teams operate throughout all industries and sectors and is providing the L&D professional with many new creative options. To help navigate these, Virtual College, a digital learning provider with over 27 years’ experience, has released a report titled "The Future of Learning & Development". This report explores and discusses the new ways in which technology can be used to enhance digital training programmes.

    • Evolution of L&D: interview with Virtual College

      Learning News | London |

      Virtual College has completed a series of reports into the views of 2,000 of its learner community on how workplace learning is evolving. Learning News spoke to the series authors.

    • LPI announces StoryTagger as media partner

      Learning and Performance Institute | UK |

      Video storytelling platform enables learning leaders to bring their expertise and knowledge to LPiLEARN, inspiring L&D teams with real-world experience.

    • Paul Matthews: workflow learning

      Learning Now tv | London |

      On Learning Now TV, Nov 25: Paul Matthews on 'Workflow Learning'; Nigel Paine discusses his best-selling book on learning culture; Martin Couzins looks at the latest workplace research; Robin Hoyle explains how to overcome resistance to change initiatives and Rob Clarke reports from the Learning Technologies Awards.

    • Nominations for eLN Board open

      The Learning Network |

      Are you just what the eLN needs? Nominations are now open to join the eLN Board; closing date 26 November.

    • eCom Scotland takes the lead in creating a carbon neutral business world

      eCom Learning Solutions | Dunfermline, Scotland |

      The digital learning and assessment specialist, eCom Scotland, has become an active, enthusiastic supporter of Pawprint, the employee engagement app which aims to improve the environment by engaging and encouraging workers to be more ‘eco-thoughtful’.

    • 5App launches D&I engagement hub

      Learning News |

      5App in partnership with All Of Us recently launched a new diversity and inclusion engagement hub; interview with creators Duncan Barrett and Andrew Phillips.

    • Andrew Jacobs on hybrid learning

      Learning Now tv | London |

      Learning Now TV, Nov 3: Andrew Jacobs joins the show to explain hybrid learning and how to get it right for learners. Dani Johnson discusses the importance of practice and Jan Rijken from CrossKnowledge discusses learning maturity and how the learning industry is developing. Plus regular contributors Robin Hoyle on face-to-face and remote learning misconceptions and the latest news round up with Rob Clarke.

    • Learning News Bulletin October 2021

      Bulletins |

      A round up of popular stories from Learning News over the last month: Learning Technologies Awards 2021 preview; Cloud HR market report; Career prospects gender gap and a boost for further education and training; Increase in workplace coaching.

    • Businesses turn to coaching and mentoring

      Learning News | London |

      Coaching and mentoring are making a strong return to learning and development as go to strategies for building skills. Learning News asks the coaching specialist, Laura Walker, for her views on how modern coaching is evolving.

    • The Learning Awards 2022 Finalists Announced

      Learning and Performance Institute |

      The LPI (Learning and Performance Institute) is proud to announce the finalists for the 2022 LEARNING AWARDS, the learning sector’s annual celebration of outstanding achievement, best practice and excellence in corporate learning and performance.

    • eCom Scotland speaks out on climate issues ahead of COP26

      eCom Learning Solutions | Dunfermline, Scotland |

      Wendy Edie, Managing Director of the digital learning and assessment specialist, eCom Scotland, believes that producing an agile workforce committed to quality-assessed lifelong learning is the best way for businesses to thrive as climate change forces the adoption of net zero-aligned technologies and business practices.

    • Employability skills boost for Brent residents

      Learning News | London |

      Brent Council is to provide its residents with a new digital training platform to support critical digital and employability skills and help people to enter sustainable employment.

    • Kallidus recognised as Solid Performer in the 2021 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Cloud HR

      Kallidus |

      Kallidus, a multi-award-winning learning, HR, and talent management platform, has been recognised by the 2021 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Cloud HR for the latest addition to their portfolio, Sapling. A highly configurable HRIS with stand-out capability in onboarding, Sapling is recognised as a Solid Performer, with reliability, innovation, and strong customer sentiment at the core.

    • Learning News Bulletin September 2021

      Bulletins |

      A round up of popular stories from Learning News over the last month: Great Minds on Learning; Learning in the workflow; LPI Learning Performance Accelerator; Acquisitions and investments; Brandon Hall HCM Excellence Awards; LearningLive.

    • Learning News Bulletin September 2021

      Learning News |

      A round up of popular stories from Learning News over the last month: Great Minds on Learning; Learning in the workflow; LPI Learning Performance Accelerator; Acquisitions and investments; Brandon Hall HCM Excellence Awards; LearningLive.

    • New 2021 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Cloud HR is live

      Fosway |

      Fosway Group, Europe’s #1 HR industry analyst, has released the new 2021 9-Grid™ for Cloud HR. The research shows the importance of people experience as organisations prioritise workforce-centric human capital management (HCM) strategies to drive organisational success beyond the Covid-19 pandemic.

    • Improved employee experience driving HR tech market disruption

      Learning News | HR Tech |

      Josh Bersin will use a keynote address at the HR Technology Conference this week to explain how HR tech companies need to change their products to appeal to employees and lose the their traditional 'back-office' focus on operational processes.

    • Learning Live review with Ed Monk

      Learning News | LearningLive |

      Learning News in discussion with Ed Monk, CEO of the LPI, following Learning Live, which returned face-to-face in September.

    • Marketing students compete to raise awareness of Boots and The Prince’s Trust’s purpose-driven partnership

      Chartered Institute of Marketing |

      Students challenged to develop a creative campaign to bring to life Boots and The Prince’s Trust’s Support for young people with the Chartered Institute of Marketing’s competition - The Pitch. Now in its eleventh year the global competition highlights the CIM’s commitment to recognise up-and-coming marketing talent. The top ten teams will be invited to a live judging final on the 18th March 2022 to present their idea to judges from across the industry.

    • Virtual College releases report to help businesses ‘revolutionise’ their L&D programmes

      Virtual College by Netex | Ilkley |

      Following the success of their first L&D report in their three-part series, digital learning provider Virtual College has now released the second report, The Importance of Investing in your Learners. Exploring a question that every business is asking – how much time and effort do we need to invest into our learning programmes – this report offers guidance and insight into why businesses must embrace this investment and how they can go about it.

    • Great Minds on Learning: new series

      Learning News | London |

      Interview with John Helmer from The Learning Hack Podcast on the new series Great Minds on Learning featuring Donald Clark profiling 100 learning theorists.

    • Reconnect with confidence with Marriott hotels

      Learning News | London |

      Get back to face-to-face learning with Marriott hotels and their new meetings & events initiative, Connect with Confidence. Based on 5 key pillars – Commitment to Clean, Contact Lite Experience, Hybrid Meetings, Physical Distancing and Redesigned Food & Beverage – Marriott is committed to welcoming delegates back safely.

    • iAM turn the tide on blended learning

      iAM Learning | Chester, UK |

      This week, unique eLearning course creator, iAM Learning, has released an eBook for L&D professionals explaining how using a blended approach can change how people learn for good. The aim of the eBook is to help change behaviours and boost learning transfer by effectively adopting blended learning.

    • Fuse targets workflow - interview with Steve Dineen

      Learning News | London |

      Fuse has acquired predictive performance support business PowerGuides and set up a partnership with intelligent search provider PureInsights. It aims to get company knowledge, often locked away or lost to the past, into workers' workflows.

    • Eleonora Colombo joins Fosway Group as Research Operations Manager

      Fosway | Cirencester, UK |

      Eleonora Colombo has joined Fosway Group as Research Operations Manager. In this newly created role, Ele will be responsible for managing all the supporting operational processes behind Fosway’ corporate and vendor research.

    • eCom Scotland engages in Partnership deals

      eCom Learning Solutions | Dunfermline, Scotland |

      In a move that expands its global reach, the digital learning and assessment specialist, eCom Scotland, has signed partnership deals with re-sellers in Canada, Iceland and South Africa.

    • Learning in the workflow: interview with Alfred Remmits

      Learning News | London |

      Learning in the workflow is rising up the list of priorities for L&D. Now at number two in the LPI's latest survey. Are we any nearer to getting on top of this challenge? Do we understand the methods needed? Will AI and intelligent search help to make learning in workflow a reality for more workers?

    • GP Strategies Launches Measurement Academy

      GP Strategies | London |

      GP Strategies brings its award-winning business impact measurement process to the Measurement Academy; a 10 week learning journey which proves and improves the impact of learning programmes.

    • Learning disruptions lead to 1 in 3 students undertaking additional training

      Chartered Institute of Marketing |

      One in seven (71%) 16-24 year olds (Gen Z) believe they have missed out on training opportunities due to Covid19; Over a third (36%) of students say they feel less confident in their ability since the pandemic; 35% of students have undertaken additional training amid post-pandemic job market concerns.

    • eCom Scotland searches for an elusive milestone

      eCom Learning Solutions | Dunfermline, Scotland |

      Products from the digital learning and assessment specialist, eCom Scotland, are now being used in 190 countries around the world. So, the search is on to add, as eCom customers, those few countries where eCom’s eNetSuite of products are not in use.

    • The 5 Moments of Need UK Program

      Xprtise | London, UK |

      Xprtise and The 5 Moments of Need launch a UK Designer Program to address a paramount concern of learning leaders: how to embed learning into the flow of work?