Learning News Bulletin, February 2021
Learning News | London |
A round up of popular stories from Learning News over the last month.
Browsing news: General
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Mastering your virtual presence
Learning News | London |
Richard Barkey, founder of Imparta, joins Learning News to discuss the challenges of selling online and skills that sales professionals can benefit from working on.
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New ways for L&D to provide value to business
Learning Now tv | London |
Learning Now TV, Feb 25: Matt Donovan from GP Strategies talks to LNTV about how L&D must enable new ways of providing value. Ben Betts from Learning Pool discusses market changes and his focus on personal growth of employees.
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Winners of the Learning Awards 2021 announced
Learning and Performance Institute |
Celebrating the highest achievements in workplace learning and development.
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Age divide in marketing training adding to significant digital skills deficit
Chartered Institute of Marketing |
New research from the Chartered Institute of Marketing has uncovered a significant age divide in the marketing professionals taking part in upskilling in the UK.
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Chartered Institute of Marketing and BFI partnership recognises filmmaking as key skill for modern marketers
Chartered Institute of Marketing |
Professional marketers to benefit from expert training from the UK’s lead organisation for film, television and the moving image New courses, directed by leading tutors from the BFI, will allow marketers access to the very latest in video and production techniques Marketers will also improve their management of agencies and internal creative teams
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Priorities shift for learning and development
Learning News | London |
L&D Global Sentiment Survey 2021 report published; Donald H Taylor outlines key shifts in sentiment; re-skilling and up-skilling emerge as top L&D priority; collaborative and social learning increasingly recognised by L&D.
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GO1 CEO Andrew Barnes on LNTV this week
Learning Now tv | London |
Learning Now TV, Feb 11: Andrew Barnes, CEO of GO1, joins Learning Now TV to talk about his company and digital learning in 2021; plus Positive Psychologist and Coach, Lucy Whitehall, on helping people to thrive.
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Carers Scotland recognises eCom Scotland as an Established Caring Employer
eCom Learning Solutions | Dunfermline, Scotland |
The digital learning and assessment specialist eCom Scotland has been awarded ‘Established Employer’ status within Carer Positive - a Scottish Government funded initiative, developed with the support of partners in Scotland’s private, public and voluntary sectors.
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5app enters Fosway 9-Grid™ for Learning Systems for the first time as Potential Performer
5App | London, UK |
5app, the agile learning and communications platform vendor has been recognised as a Potential Performer by Europe’s #1 HR industry analyst in the 2021 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Learning Systems.
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SoConnect Endorses Networking and Collaboration Initiative from eCom Scotland
eCom Learning Solutions | Dunfermline, Scotland |
The digital learning and assessment specialist, eCom Scotland, is not alone in discovering that its ‘Friends of eCom’ initiative is proving beneficial, especially in these unusual and challenging business times.
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SoConnect Endorses Networking and Collaboration Initiative from eCom Scotland
eCom Learning Solutions | Dunfermline, Scotland |
The digital learning and assessment specialist, eCom Scotland, is not alone in discovering that its ‘Friends of eCom’ initiative is proving beneficial, especially in these unusual and challenging business times.
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Marshall E-Learning's Insiders/Outsiders course challenges mainstream Unconscious Bias training
Marshall E-Learning | London, UK |
Marshall E-Learning has developed an ‘Insiders and Outsiders’ e-learning course that adopts a radical approach to bias and stereotyping. The new course moves beyond traditional unconscious bias concepts, taking learners into the more nuanced world of micro-inequities and insider/outsider dynamics that feature in many organisations but are rarely analysed or acknowledged.
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eCom Scotland’s advice to those wanting to do business with post-Trump USA
eCom Learning Solutions | Dunfermline, Scotland |
Wendy Edie, the Managing Director of the digital learning and assessment specialist eCom Scotland, is joining some of Scotland’s top business leaders to discuss how to be successful at doing business with customers in the United States of America.
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Kallidus recognised as Strong Performer in Fosway’s 9-Grid™ for Learning Systems
Kallidus | Cirencester |
Kallidus, an industry leading provider of digital learning and talent management solutions, has been rated as a Strong Performer in Fosway’s 9-Grid™ model for Learning Systems for its award-winning Kallidus Learn platform.
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The 5 Moments of Need - the Essentials
Xprtise | London, UK |
February 2021. The 5 Moments of Need Academy and Xprtise launch new Essentials workshop for workflow learning in The 5 Moments of Need, as the shift towards designing learning in the workflow gathers momentum.
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Online learning booms in the wake of COVID-19; but market needs to evolve faster finds Fosway's 2021 9-Grid™ for Learning Systems
Fosway | Cirencester, UK |
With online learning now the only game in town as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, the full impact on the learning technology market is assessed for the first time in the new 2021 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Learning Systems. Released today by Fosway Group, Europe’s #1 HR industry analyst, the research highlights the significant consequences of the shift to remote working and learning.
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eCom Scotland Explains Key Steps to Digital Transformation Success
eCom Learning Solutions | Dunfermline, Scotland |
A recently published e-Book from the digital learning and assessment specialist, eCom Scotland, outlines the five key steps to digital transformation success.
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Fiona Leteney discusses the learning systems market on LNTV
Learning Now tv | London |
Learning Now TV, Jan 28: The latest Fosway 9-Grid for Learning Systems is due out this week and LNTV talks to Fosway’s senior analyst Fiona Leteney.
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‘Rocket-boosting’ Skills for Jobs White Paper praised by eCom Scotland
eCom Learning Solutions | Dunfermline, Scotland |
Linda Steedman, Chairman of the digital learning and assessment specialist, eCom Scotland, has broadly welcomed the publication of the Government’s Skills for Jobs White Paper.
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Learning and development in 2021: interview with Ed Monk
Learning News | London |
An extended interview with Ed Monk, CEO of the LPI; What happened to learning in 2020 and where will learning go in 2021?
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eCom speaks on Digital delivery at British Council online Conference
eCom Learning Solutions | Dunfermline, Scotland |
The digital learning and assessment specialist, eCom Scotland, will be speaking on ‘digital delivery’ at the British Council’s International Education Virtual Festival.
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eCom adds consultancy services to expand its client offering
eCom Learning Solutions | Dunfermline, Scotland |
As part of its strategic move to supply over-arching learning and development solutions to its clients around the world, the digital learning and assessment specialist, eCom, is developing its consultancy offering.
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Virtual College joins Government campaign urging nation to boost job prospects
Virtual College by Netex | Ilkley |
Virtual College is delighted to be part of ’An Hour to Skill’ campaign alongside other educational institutions including Amazon Web Services, FutureLearn, Cisco, Lloyds Bank, LinkedIn Learning and Microsoft, The Open University and many more.
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Omniplex secures investment from LDC to accelerate growth strategy
Omniplex Learning | Harpenden, UK |
Global elearning solutions provider, Omniplex, has secured investment from mid-market private equity investor LDC, as it targets further expansion to support the digital transformation of L&D within organisations across the UK.
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Kallidus acquires Sapling to become full Human Capital Management software provider
Kallidus | Cirencester |
Kallidus, one of the UK’s fastest-growing software companies providing talent management software and Digital Learning, today announces that it has acquired Sapling, a leading People Operations Platform. The acquisition transforms Kallidus, which is backed by Apse Capital, a European private equity firm that specialises in investing in tech-enabled B2B companies, into a full-suite Human Capital Management (HCM) software and Digital Learning provider, offering businesses solutions across the entire employee lifecycle.
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Marshalls host its first Diversity and Inclusion User Group with nine Universities
Marshall E-Learning | London |
Representatives from the universities of Exeter, Liverpool John Moores, Staffordshire, St Andrews, Cranfield, Dundee, St Andrews, Stirling, and Canterbury Christ Church joined Ann Allcock, Marshall’s new Head of Diversity, and guest Maggie Semple, OBE on a Zoom call to discuss diversity in higher education.
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Decade of success in Deloitte Technology Fast 50 for Learning Pool
Learning Pool |
Learning Pool today announced that it has ranked for the tenth consecutive year in the Deloitte Fast 50, a list of the 50 fastest growing technology companies in Ireland. Rankings are based on average percentage revenue growth over four years.
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Learning Pool acquires Remote Learner as part of ambitious US expansion plan
Learning Pool |
Learning Pool today announced the acquisition of Remote Learner, the Denver, Colorado based LMS specialist and learning technology company.
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LPI announces expansion into Africa through a new partnership with Rainbow Consult
Learning and Performance Institute |
The Learning and Performance Institute (LPI) and Rainbow Consult today announced a strategic partnership that significantly expands the LPI’s reach in Africa.
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Virtual College support the UK Civil Service, as part of EY’s supplier community
Virtual College by Netex | Ilkley |
Digital training provider Virtual College has been awarded a prestigious contract – a place in EY’s bespoke training supplier community, which is supporting the UK Civil Service deliver its strategic goals.
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New online course will help employers manage staff mental wellbeing remotely this winter
Virtual College by Netex | Ilkley |
A new course from specialist workplace training providers Virtual College will support employers in looking after their employees' mental wellbeing remotely as businesses across the UK continue to work from home over winter.
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What lies ahead for the L&D sector?
Learning Now tv | London |
Learning Now TV, Dec 10: Myles Runham, Teresa Spera, Sukh Pabial and Zahra Clarke-Johnney join LNTV to review L&D’s challenges in 2020 and look ahead to 2021. Plus Charity Learning Consortium and Sport England, Robin Hoyle, Hannah Gore and John Hinchliffe on the show.
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Marketing students battle to showcase Samsung’s cutting-edge credentials for Gen Z consumers
Chartered Institute of Marketing |
The Pitch – Students challenged to market Samsung’s new foldable technology category to Gen Z, an audience that is quickly becoming one of the world’s most powerful consumer segments. Now in its 10th year, the competition highlights the Chartered Institute of Marketing commitment to identifying and supporting up-and-coming marketing talent.
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New research from CIM uncovers marketers’ views on the modern workplace
Chartered Institute of Marketing |
Survey from CIM and Hays has provided new insights into marketers’ views towards the workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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World of Learning virtual event
Learning News | London |
World of Learning Summit is taking place as a virtual event experience on 9, 10 December; event includes conference sessions, interactive workshops, seminars and chat rooms.
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CIM steps up learning and development support for members
Chartered Institute of Marketing |
CIM offering additional support to members during tough time for the marketing sector and wider economy.
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AstraZeneca learning chief on LNTV
Learning Now tv | London |
Learning Now TV, Nov 26: Brian Murphy, Global Head of Learning and Enterprise Capabilities at AstraZeneca, talks to LNTV this week about AstraZeneca's initiative to increase opportunities for learning. Plus LNTV looks at the impact of COVID-19 on the HE sector.
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Kallidus’ Graham Waller wins Silver Learning Designer of the Year Award
Kallidus | Cirencester |
Graham Waller, Senior Learning Designer at Kallidus was awarded the prestigious Silver Award for Learning Designer of the Year at this year’s Learning Technologies Awards.
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Insights Media launches new services for learning teams and learning vendors
Insights Media | Bath, UK |
Insights Media launches new service offering to help vendors and corporate learning teams articulate value and impact
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Learning Now TV: transforming learning and development at NHS Blood & Transplant Service
Learning Now tv | London |
LNTV, Nov 12: Lisa Johnson talks to LNTV about transforming learning and development at NHS Blood & Transplant Service to a digital environment; Lori Niles-Hofmann talks about how the Covid-19 situation is affecting the working lives of people in L&D in Canada; plus reports from Martin Couzins, Robin Hoyle and Hannah Gore.
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Anti-racism e-learning course rapidly adopted by UK universities
Marshall E-Learning | London |
Education provider Marshall E-Learning responds to demand for anti-racism training.
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LPI announces top 15 highest-performing learning technology providers of 2020
Learning and Performance Institute | UK |
Using benchmark data from its well-established accreditation programme, the LPI identifies the 15 highest-scoring learning technology providers, all of whom are operating at the very best levels of performance.
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Local authorities in North West use e-learning to support staff on COVID-secure working
Marshall E-Learning | London |
Education provider Marshall E-Learning responds to demand in online learning.
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Empathy Concert Hosted by Elliott Masie & Telly Leung – Friday, October 30th
MASIE Productions | Saratoga Springs, NY |
Elliott Masie & Telly Leung are hosting the 22nd weekly one-hour Empathy Concert on Friday, October 30th. Featuring Broadway performers Ann Sanders, Eliseo Roman, and Melinda Doolittle, and Co-Host Telly Leung, this will be an uplifting hour of songs, stories, and conversations about Empathy in these Times.
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Kallidus hires Sainsbury’s learning tech specialist Daniel Megson to develop next-gen learning platform
Kallidus | Cirencester |
Kallidus, an industry leading provider of learning and talent management solutions, has appointed Daniel Megson as Commercial Product Manager to drive forwards the vision and roadmap of its integrated learning and performance platforms. Daniel’s primary focus will be Kallidus’ next-generation Learning Experience Platform (LXP) and further developing the Kallidus solution to empower employees to continuously interact with curated, personalised content and colleagues, while extending learning opportunities and enabling learning in the flow of work. Daniel will also be working closely with Kallidus’ strategic partner Microsoft to create a strong integration with Teams.
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Learning Now TV: online doctoral programme for L&D practitioners
Learning Now tv | London |
LNTV, Oct 29: Learning Now TV discusses the online MSc in Transdisciplinary Practice from Middlesex University run by Professor Brian Sutton; David Perring talks about Fosway's latest 9-Grid report; Kate explores the #BeTheRipple corporate kindness movement with Joanna Suvarna.
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Omniplex launches first ever digital learning Creative Internship programme
Omniplex Learning |
Omniplex Group is excited to launch a creative internship programme to attract young people to the world of digital learning.
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The Learning Awards 2021 Shortlisted Finalists Announcement
Learning and Performance Institute |
The finalists for the upcoming 2021 Learning Awards have now been announced.
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Webinar: 'Speak to the human - Promoting positive behaviour change in uncertain times'
Acteon Communication and Learning | Webinar |
Create learning experiences that promote positive behaviour change... The success of your organisation depends on the small, everyday actions of your people. How can you identify and shift these actions?
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