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Henry White, xUnlocked, in discussion with Learning News at Learning Technologies 2025.
Henry White, xUnlocked, in discussion with Learning News at Learning Technologies 2025.
mci group achieves prestigious LPI accreditation, recognising excellence in learning and development
This article explores the contexts where an LMS remains a vital tool, and where organisations might benefit from more lightweight approaches. It also looks at emerging hybrid models that offer the best of both worlds.
Research by Ciphr suggests that most HR professionals find their jobs stressful in some way, with workloads, rising costs, and employee retention cited as the biggest causes of stress.
Learning Hack Podcasts announces the launch of Great Minds on Learning Season 7 on 6 May 2025, exploring pivotal educational & learning themes. A special episode of The Learning Hack, recorded at the Learning Technologies Exhibition & Conference, will be released on 12 May 2025, featuring industry leaders. The Learning Hack Group welcomes new sponsor TalentDesk, alongside continued backing from Learning Technologies Awards and aNewSpring.
This year City & Guilds celebrates 10 years of the Princess Royal Training Awards. The Princess Royal Training Awards were created in 2016 to recognise and reward organisations demonstrating exceptional best practice in workplace training and skills development.
The Learning and Performance Institute is proud to partner with GP Strategies, a global leader in talent transformation. As part of this collaboration, GP Strategies has achieved LPI Learning Provider Accreditation, recognising their commitment to quality, performance, and learner success. This partnership is built on a shared mission to drive innovation, raise professional standards, and shape the future of workplace learning. GP Strategies will play an active role in the LPI community throughout the year, contributing to key events and conversations that are moving the industry forward.
This month’s edition of Summit Solutions explores the power of adaptability—a skill that’s become essential for navigating the fast-changing world of work. As organisations face ongoing shifts in technology, work culture, and employee expectations, the ability to respond to change with confidence and creativity has never been more valuable. In partnership with Video Arts, we explore how leaders can build adaptability into their mindset, their teams, and their learning strategies.
A bite-sized news round-up: Digital learning market; Learning leaders event; L&D qualifications; L&D skills capability map; AI in learning award; Plus all the latest news.
Imparta Ltd, a global leader in performance improvement for customer-facing teams, has launched a new research initiative, Rethinking Sales Enablement Competencies, in collaboration with the Revenue Enablement Society. This research is designed to explore the relevance, effectiveness, and future of competency models in today’s fast-evolving sales landscape.
Rise Up, one of Europe’s leading all-in-one learning providers, is returning to Learning Technologies on the 23rd and 24th April at the ExCeL London to showcase its latest AI and adaptive learning features, built to help organisations scale learning.
Mitr Learning & Media will debut BrinX.ai—an AI-powered course creation service—at Learning Technologies 2025. Upside Learning, a division of Mitr, will also exhibit at the event, highlighting its impactful learning solutions.
Cognota’s top placement in Talented Learning’s 2025 RightFit Solutions Grid™ for Global Specialist Learning Systems highlights the rapid emergence of LearnOps as a critical investment area for enterprise learning teams. As organizations prioritize operational efficiency, measurable impact, and alignment with business goals, LearnOps is becoming the go-to framework for managing the complexity of modern Talent and L&D. This recognition signals growing market demand for platforms that go beyond delivery—enabling strategic planning, resource optimization, and ROI measurement at scale.
Training market reaches almost $400 billion, Omniplex Learning reports strong growth, Surveying opens for Fosway's Digital Learning Research 2025, Rise Up launches AI-powered Memorisation, Shackleton-Jones to keynote leadership forum, Docebo announces raft of AI-powered products.
In partnership with RecFest the research investigates how talent acquisition leaders are innovating and managing change How are talent acquisition teams approaching both new workplace dynamics and a changing market? Fosway Group, Europe’s #1 HR industry analyst, is delighted to again partner with RecFest, the world’s largest talent acquisition event, to promote and open the TA Realities Research 2025 to explore how TA is managing change and evolving as a function.
Digital learning provider Omniplex Learning has increased revenue by 18% and EBITDA by 25% year-on-year following investment in its people, systems and infrastructure. The business expects revenue and EBITDA to further grow by 20% and 25% respectively this year, supported by strong demand for AI-enabled products.
The tenth edition of the informal fringe event will look at skills from a variety of different perspectives.
The new functionality is designed to increase comprehension and knowledge retention, powered by AI
Fosway Group, Europe’s #1 HR industry analyst in partnership with Learning Technologies, Europe’s leading learning workplace event, this month opens its annual Digital Learning Realities research survey.
Thrive to launch AI Assistant; Integrating marketing into learning; AI enhancements for PeopleFluent; How AI agents are transforming L&D; Using analytics to amplify HR's voice; Learning leaders event announced.
The latest learning provider to announce its portfolio of AI products; Docebo unveils product and technology roadmap to become an AI-First learning platform.
New event for heads of learning announced for 7-8 July, Windsor, UK; Event host Laura Overton; Keynote Nick Shackleton-Jones; Interview with organiser, Cathy Hoy, CLO100.
PeopleFluent introduces AI-powered features along with product-specific enhancements to its talent management and compensation products.
CLO100 is proud to announce Mediazoo as the media partner for the highly anticipated CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum, taking place on 20th & 21st October 2025 at De Vere Beaumont Estate, Windsor. This collaboration unites CLO100’s mission to empower senior L&D leaders with Mediazoo’s storytelling expertise, ensuring the event’s groundbreaking insights and discussions are shared with a wider global audience.
It's no secret that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quietly reshaping how we design, deliver and experience education. One of the most significant shifts lies in the emergence of AI agents, autonomous systems capable of streamlining and, in some cases, entirely automating the course creation process. These intelligent tools are reducing development time, enhancing personalisation, and making high-quality content accessible to more learners than ever before.
Microsoft is attempting a world record for the most people to take an online lesson as part of its AI Skills Fest to mobilise global participation in AI education; Interview with Simon Lambert, Chief Learning Officer, Microsoft UK.
ARuVR is proud to announce its participation in the prestigious GREAT FUTURES UK Skills and Chartered Bodies Trade Mission to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, taking place from 13-16 April 2025. Organised by the UK Department for Business and Trade, this high-level delegation supports the UK-Saudi Strategic Partnership and aligns with Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Vision 2030.
AI is stepping in to democratise access to coaching but can AI coaching really deliver the same impact as human coaches? CoachHub debunks myths about AI coaching, from concerns over bias to fears about diminished critical thinking.
Helping you to get more out of your learning journey.
CLO100’s Learning Leaders Forum, set for 20th & 21st October 2025, promises to be a pivotal event for senior L&D professionals. Centered around the theme ‘From L&D Leader to Business Leader,’ the two-day residential forum combines expert insights, practical learning, and valuable networking opportunities. Attendees can look forward to keynote presentations by Laura Overton and Sam Conniff, as well as interactive sessions tackling board-level challenges, global trends, and strategies for driving business impact through learning. This event offers learning leaders a unique chance to align strategies with business objectives and shape the future of educational practices within their organisations.
Colossyan was added to this year’s Fosway 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning for the first time.
Sexual misconduct training; Skills enablement platform; Support for children's mental health; Misogyny in the spotlight; £1 Million investment for Assemble You; Buyers seek further proof of ROI.
Omniplex Learning has been named a Core Leader on the 2025 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning, recognising its strong market performance and innovative learning solutions.
March’s edition of #SummitSolutions is here. It’s been a dynamic month at Summit Events as we successfully hosted the 25th People Development Summit.
Digital learning market feels continued effects of economic uncertainty as buyers look for further proof of ROI, 2025 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning finds.
Podcast-style workplace training model aims to reach disengaged audiences such as deskless and neurodiverse workers.
A bite-sized news round-up: Learning systems market; L&D employment; Learning Live AI Edition; AI in HR; Journalist-led case studies; LPI community; Plus all the latest news.
Awareness and proactive intervention are more important than ever.
How long should a child have to wait for mental health support? Acteon, Cambridge BPI and the University of Cambridge to provide 11-18 year olds with supportive, scientifically backed resources while they wait.
Imparta Ltd., a global leader in performance improvement for customer-facing teams, has been named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Sales Training Services, Q1 2025.
Ciphr announces the launch of their E6 Harassment and Sexual Misconduct eLearning training suite.
CLO100 highlights the importance of learning teams understanding and aligning with their business and presents key considerations.
Neurodiversity lacking support; ESG maturity; HR's favourite work; XR market growth; Proving ROI; AI-powered leadership mentor.
Kim Blanchard and Patrick Kelly-Goss from Activate Learning discuss the work that led to their Best use of AI in Learning Award.
Cognota has been recognized as a Potential Challenger in the 2025 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Learning Systems, reinforcing its role as a disruptor in L&D technology. This recognition highlights the growing importance of Learning Operations (LearnOps®) and Cognota’s mission to transform L&D into a strategic driver of business growth.
Supporting employees, helping to grow the business, and improving workplace productivity are the top three reasons why people in HR most like their jobs, according to a new poll by HR software and eLearning content provider Ciphr.
LNTV, Mar 27: Egle Vinauskaite discusses AI advancements in L&D, emphasising knowledge management, skills intelligence, and AI-driven learning solutions; MediaZoo’s CEO, Giles Smith, discusses Zooniversity, a graduate program designed to attract and nurture young talent.
The global Extended Reality (XR) market is forecasted to reach $157.44 billion by 2025, growing at an annual rate of 40.61% through 2030.
Rise Up, one of Europe’s leading all-in-one learning solutions, has released a new expert guide to help HR leaders prove ROI in Learning & Development
ARuVR is proud to be at the centre of training innovation, and we are delighted to announce that our CEO, Frank Furnari, will be a keynote speaker at Innovation Training Summit 2025. As the largest international event dedicated to the training sector, this summit presents a prime opportunity to drive forward discussions on cutting-edge learning solutions and connect with industry leaders.
To mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week*, City & Guilds has launched its annual Neurodiversity Index 2025 report.
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.
New research by Ciphr has found that women are twice as likely as men to say that their gender has made it harder for them to succeed at work
Over half don't have AI strategies; Docebo tenfold profit increase to $26M; Learning systems market growth; Whatfix unveils ScreenSense; Employers urged to do more to tackle gender bias; Selling in a world of tariffs
The Learning and Performance Institute (LPI) has partnered with Kepler + Co to enhance the LPI Capability Map, a globally recognised framework for defining key skills in learning and development. This collaboration combines LPI’s expertise in professional development with Kepler + Co’s technology to refine the map, ensuring organisations can effectively assess, benchmark, and develop their learning teams.
Cognota has released a five-year vision for the future of LearnOps, outlining how AI-powered automation will transform talent and learning development. CEO Ryan Austin details how AI-driven LearnOps Operators will streamline business partner consulting, request prioritization, and ROI analysis to improve efficiency and strategic alignment. The article underscores why enterprises must modernize learning operations to meet evolving business demands.
Fair pay in Learning and Development isn’t just about numbers, it’s about recognition, transparency, and equity. Offbeat's 2025 salary survey dives deep into compensation trends, uncovering vital insights about salary benchmarks, benefits, professional development budgets, certifications, and career satisfaction in the L&D field. This is your chance to help create a transparent, supportive landscape for L&D professionals everywhere.
MAAS Marketing, the world’s only marketing agency dedicated to transforming Learning & Development (L&D) through strategic marketing principles, has partnered with Powtoon, a leading visual communication platform, to bring dynamic, engaging, and effective visual storytelling to L&D professionals.
AI technology to shape the next frontier of digital adoption.
Delivering on customer expectations drives successful and resilient learning brands. So how close are learning brands to their customers? This research aims to find out . . .
Rise Up, one of Europe’s leading all-in-one learning providers, has been named a ‘Core Leader’ for a consecutive year in the 2025 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Learning Systems.
Ahead of International Women's Day next week, we are excited to share an article by Westfield Health on the effects of endometriosis and women's health in the workplace.
2025 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Learning Systems shows a market that continues its cautious but steadily expanding embrace of AI’s potential. London, February 2025 - Fosway Group, Europe’s #1 HR industry analyst, has released its 2025 9-Grid™ for Learning Systems. The research shows that despite a challenging economic climate and ongoing caution from vendors around growth and expansion, the opportunities and disruption caused by AI will likely see accelerated growth across all segments.
A bite-sized news round-up: Sentiment towards AI in L&D has increased worldwide; Gender pay gap; L&D redundancies down slightly but remain high; LPI-Microsoft partnership; HR jobs threat; Plus the headlines from Learning News.
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.
A reimagined LPI community, Hive Online, is about to launch. Michael Strawbridge from the LPI joins Learning News.
LNTV, Feb 27: Dr. Ashwin Mehta discusses AI’s impact on L&D covering content creation, platforms, data, ethics, governance and adoption; Andy Lancaster discusses the power of learning communities in fostering transformation and collaboration; and Martin Couzins has LinkedIn's latest research highlighting AI-driven skill shifts.
A Code of Ethics and employee engagement aren’t always a natural fit – they go together like a giraffe and a low ceiling. But a little creative risk can defy all expectations.
Now more than ever companies are looking at new ways to inspire and engage their teams and that is why a venue with the wow factor could be a real game-changer.
Summit Events shares the speakers joining the 25th People Development Summit in Lisbon.
G2 has recognized Colossyan's rapid adoption as an AI video solution.
Kahoot! and TED announce a TED@Work channel on the Kahoot! platform.
Imparta's i-Coach Insights is an innovative platform enhancement that empowers sales teams with data-driven insights, enabling individuals, managers, and leaders to optimise performance and drive measurable success.
A Night of Innovation, Impact, and Game-Changing Achievements in Workplace Learning.
TalentSmartEQ’s 2025 State of EQ Report reveals a shift towards a people-first approach and the role of emotional intelligence in creating stronger relationships, productivity and creating more resilient teams.
Winners of the 29th Annual Learning Awards in London announced. Andy Lancaster wins Colin Steed Award for Outstanding Contribution to Learning.
Explore how social media influences misogynistic behaviour in schools, its root causes and its impact on students. Plus discuss strategies to spark change.
We are proud to announce that ARuVR has been selected as one of the 18 global startups sponsored by Dubai Internet City (DIC) to participate in STEP Dubai 2025, the premier technology festival in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for emerging markets. Taking place on February 19-20, 2025, STEP Dubai is set to be a game-changing event that brings together the world’s most innovative startups, investors, and industry leaders.
Nearly half (45%) of UK adults have faced some form of discrimination at work or during job hunting, according to new research by HR software and eLearning content provider Ciphr.
Sentiment towards AI in L&D increases worldwide; Employee experience gets thumbs down; 45% of UK adults face workplace discrimination.
Digital coaching platform CoachHub has announced AIMY, an AI coaching solution created with a built-in technology collaboration with Microsoft.
Series of conversational sessions showcases how organisations use case studies and market and customer insights to engage audiences and drive business success.
New event in London this June to help L&D professionals scale the use of AI for workplace learning. Dr Ashwin Mehta, LPI and Todd Minor, Microsoft, join Learning News with the details.
Bridge LMS has been recognized as a top learning platform with nine accolades, including Leader in the Mid-Market Corporate LMS space, Best Estimated ROI, and Highest User Adoption.
ARuVR has been featured in the January edition of CLO Lens, the digital magazine by CLO100, which highlights the latest innovations in the Learning and Development (L&D) sector. This recognition underscores how Extended Reality (XR) represents not just a technological advancement but a genuine paradigm shift in how organisations approach workforce development.
Join L&D leaders and AI pioneers on the 26th June in London for insights, workshops, and networking on cutting-edge AI strategies.
Colossyan saw a substantial increase in market growth and new users in 2024.
Frédéric takes on a newly created role as Rise Up paves the way for further innovations in the Learning and Development (L&D) landscape
Financial pressures close in on skills as top business challenge; AI report raises jobs fears; LPI and Microsoft announce partnership.
Ed Monk, CEO, LPI and Todd Minor, General Manager and Global Learning Leader, Microsoft, join Learning News to discuss their new collaboration.
At ARuVR, we are thrilled to announce our participation in LEAP 2025, following the remarkable success we achieved at last year’s event. As a leader in immersive technology solutions, our continued growth in the Saudi market has been recognised with our selection as one of the top 20 companies to join the UK Department for Business and Trade Pavilion. This acknowledgment underscores our unwavering commitment to driving innovation and delivering excellence in Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Mixed Reality (MR), and Spatial Computing.
Cognota, the market leader in learning operations, is thrilled to announce its recognition as an Approved Certification Provider by Training Industry, SHRM, and ATD for its LearnOps Academy.
A bite-sized news round-up: L&D Skills and the LPI Capability Map; Business challenges and HR priorities; L&D employment landscape; Market conditions - Omniplex Learning and Kineo; New Mindtools; Plus all the headlines from Learning News.
U.S. employee engagement hit a 10-year low in 2024, with only 31% engaged, threatening productivity, retention and business success, especially among Gen Z. Sean D'Arcy, Chief Solutions Officer at Kahoot!, points to game-based learning, inclusive teams and alignment of purpose and strategy, as action areas for HR professionals.
After three years of running its Marketing For Learning Masterclass, MAAS Marketing has reimagined its training offering with a refreshed programme: Strategic Marketing for L&D.
The Learning and Performance Institute (LPI) and Microsoft have announced a strategic global partnership to drive innovation in learning and development. This collaboration aims to enhance professional learning worldwide, with a focus on AI proficiency and workplace learning standards. As part of the partnership, Microsoft will be the Headline Sponsor of the 29th Annual Learning Awards and LEARNING LIVE 2025, with further initiatives to be revealed soon including a brand new event.
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.
Work and Salary Report 2025: Redundancies in L&D down; Rise in L&D qualifications; Salary satisfaction down; Sharp drop in short employment tenures; More L&D budgets to increase than decrease.
François has extensive experience in personalised adaptive learning having led the technical team at Domoscio before merging with Rise Up
Brandon Hall Group will integrate Learning Operations data into its learning research and thought leadership, providing learning leaders with validated metrics to improve operational efficiency and maximize learning investments.
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