Understanding AI and the impact it will have on your market and business is one of the hottest topics in 2025. For learning leaders, that’s true too, but with a market dominated by AI hype and marketing noise, do you have the insight you need regarding AI today?
Corporate learning is often criticised for being slow, outdated, or uninspiring - especially when it comes to compliance. But what if the problem isn’t the content, but the experience? In this month’s Summit Solutions, All Purpose argues that L&D must borrow from UX design: starting with empathy, centring the learner, and co-creating experiences that reduce friction, spark curiosity, and truly engage.
CIM and MAZ announce new partnership to foster the advancement of the marketing profession in the UK and Zimbabwe. The partnership will see the organisations provide more opportunities for marketers in both regions. CIM and MAZ will develop a full-time student community through MAZ student members and The Marketing Club, a CIM initiative
Four emerging workplace trends highlight the rise of AI as a team member, the demand for emotionally intelligent leadership and the strategic value of adaptability, resilience and unlearning.
The 2025 Learning Leaders Forum promises to be a pivotal event for senior Learning and Development professionals, spotlighting the crucial role of strategic leadership in driving organisational success. With Manageable as an official sponsor, this partnership demonstrates a shared vision to elevate workplace learning through innovative solutions and expert collaboration. The forum offers an exclusive blend of thought leadership, practical insights, and unparalleled networking opportunities, making it an unmissable experience for those Leading the future of L&D.
AI is now the biggest story in all the HR, talent and learning segments, with rapid growth in corporate interest and virtually every vendor having an AI-led roadmap. The market noise about AI is immense, but the story beneath that is opaque and uncertain; never has there been a greater need to provide an honest detailed market analysis of what is real and what is hype, as well as who is succeeding – and how. Crucially, the research programme ties together both corporate and vendor experiences, offering equal footing and deep insights on both sides, and resulting in a series of unique public and private deliverables from Fosway.
A bite-sized news round up: Talent Acquisition Market 2025; L&D Economy 2025 - Salaries; Learning Professional of the Year; UK Industrial Policy and Skills; Plus the headlines from Learning News.
Imparta has been recognised for its agentic AI capabilities in Training Industry’s 2025 list. The list highlights tools that deliver autonomous, personalised learner support.
As artificial intelligence reshapes digital education, a new design philosophy is emerging called Vibe Design. This emotionally intelligent approach blends generative AI with human-centred instructional principles to produce deeply engaging, multimedia-rich eLearning experiences. Going beyond automation, Vibe Design enables educators to create content that not only informs but resonates, using AI agents to interpret mood, tone and creative intent. This article explores the rise of Vibe Design across coding, marketing and instructional design, and how platforms like Open eLMS AI are setting a new standard for scalable, aesthetic, and emotionally tuned digital learning.
Gloucestershire UK-based elearning company joins a global movement committed to using business as a force for good.
The Project Management Institute (PMI), the global authority for project professionals, is overhauling its digital learning ecosystem in a move to deliver more personalised, career-aligned learning at scale.
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
L&D rethink; LEARNINGLIVE; 10-Year NHS plan; AstraZeneca AI upskilling; Top AI in training; Skills intelligence launch; Thrive financials and new deals; Learning Tech Awards; Cognota Deloitte alliance.
Training Journal has partnered with leadership specialists SyncSkills to offer a place on their upcoming REVEAL programme, a powerful 12-week group coaching experience designed specifically for women leading remote and hybrid teams.
5app launches breakthrough skills intelligence platform, Helix, which assesses skills in work, in real time.
5app launches breakthrough skills intelligence platform, Helix, which assesses skills in work, in real time.
A new report from the Josh Bersin Company urges L&D leaders to abandon outdated models and embrace a fundamental transformation, placing enablement not training at the heart of learning strategy.
A new report from the Josh Bersin Company urges L&D leaders to abandon outdated models and embrace a fundamental transformation, placing enablement not training at the heart of learning strategy.
L&D Free Spirits invites freelancers to apply for exhibition space at October’s World of Learning event in Birmingham, to showcase their brand.
Fosway Group, in association with UNLEASH, has launched the latest wave of its HR Realities research. Now in its 12th year, the research explores how HR teams are managing their people strategies against a backdrop of uncertain economics, digital transformation, talent shortages, AI proliferation and shifting workplace dynamics.
Hosted by Jake Humphrey and visiting professor Damian Hughes, the High Performance Podcast has become a global phenomenon—exploring the minds, methods, and motivations behind the world’s most successful people.
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.
Ross Stevenson, founder of learning consultancy Steal These Thoughts, has released an AI readiness assessment aimed at learning and development professionals.
The latest round of product updates from learning technology vendors, including Docebo, Axonify, Go1, Udemy, ReadSpeaker, Kahoot!, Cognota, Thrive and Cornerstone.
Cornerstone has launched a new integration with Salesforce’s AgentExchange, enabling AI-driven learning to be embedded directly into CRM workflows. The move supports skills development in the flow of work and advances multi-agent interoperability across enterprise systems.
CIM and MMI continue partnership to collectively advance the marketing profession in Macau and the UK. The collaboration will support marketers throughout Macau and the UK, assisting career development. British and Macanese marketers will gain access to cutting-edge resources designed to enhance their skills and boost organisational performance.
Degreed's new analysis spotlights the trends reshaping workplace learning priorities this year. Here's what's gaining momentum and what's falling out of favour.
CoachHub has launched AIMY, an AI-driven coaching tool designed to support employee development at scale by providing accessible, personalised coaching across the workforce.
Graduates face shrinking job prospects as AI reshapes employer expectations. Experts urge universities to prioritise digital and AI literacy to better align with evolving workforce needs.
Industry groups and professional bodies broadly welcomed the UK’s new industrial strategy, but warn its success depends on sustained workforce investment. While targeted skills funding is seen as a positive first step, leaders stress the need for broader inclusion and employer-focused delivery across all sectors.
The UK’s industrial strategy and skills funding package, announced this week, reframes skills as a national asset and a pillar of economic resilience and sovereignty.
LPI Launches “LPI AIR” – A Comprehensive Suite of AI-Readiness Services for the Future-Forward Workforce
This month, we’ve partnered with Turning Point to explore the upcoming EU Pay Transparency Directive and what it means for your reward strategy. It’s a timely read for any HR leader looking to go beyond compliance and build a more equitable, transparent workplace.
You’ve heard of FOMO, but what about FOBO?
This interactive session will empower sales professionals in life sciences and MedTech to responsibly integrate AI into prospecting, engagement, and deal execution using real-world tools, compliance-safe strategies, and a tailored AI action plan.
A bite-sized news round up: L&D priorities and AI; Mindtools acquires Kineo; Fosway announces AI research realities programme; Learning Leader of the Year; Plus the headlines from Learning News.
New study shows that embedding AI-powered support into online tech skills courses can double completion rates and boost grades by 15%, highlighting AI’s potential to improve learner outcomes across both education and workforce training settings.
A new toolkit has been launched to support L&D leaders working to improve alignment with business strategy and increase their influence at senior levels.
Digital learning providers must shift from compliance to strategy, say experts at a webinar discussing the implications of the European Accessibility Act which becomes legally enforceable later this week.
LNTV, Jun 26: Yasmine Alani champions people-focused cultural change; Lori Niles-Hofmann reveals the story behind her book on edtech transformation and Rob Hubbard continues his mini-series on Sustainability.
Global talent leaders charted the future of learning at the ATD Conference in Abu Dhabi this week with a clear message for learning and development to embrace AI.
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Learning and development leaders are being urged to address language-related anxiety and communication gaps, after a new study found they are impacting productivity, safety and equity in US workplaces.
Role-play platform and immersive video provider, Virti, is exhibing at the upcoming Learning Live AI Edition event, next week in London.
Altman sets 24-month timeline for L&D to rebuild around AI agents; GAI skills surge globally - UK, US and Aus lag behind; Customer learning grows in importance; Career growth still outranks pay for learners; Proven performance gain by aligning L&D; Performance reviews damaging mental health.
Learning and development has a growing role in customer retention and growth and is set to expand with 92% of organisations in 2025. Business impact is clear, but tech and measurement challenges persist.
QA and the Learning and Performance Institute (LPI) have renewed their strategic collaboration in celebration of QA’s remarkable achievement, 25 years of continuous accreditation. This milestone highlights QA’s enduring commitment to delivering high-impact, capability-led learning and setting industry standards for quality and innovation. From workforce transformation to social impact through initiatives like Dreamflight, QA exemplifies purpose-driven learning. As the partnership deepens, both organisations will continue working together throughout 2025 to shape the future of learning through events, strategic initiatives, and thought leadership.
A new blog from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman forecasts that AI agents will begin replacing routine cognitive work in 2025, accelerating the pressure on L&D leaders to radically reframe skills, systems and learning cycles, within a window far shorter than typical planning horizons.
Colossyan has launched The Business AI Playbook, a new podcast exploring how AI is reshaping learning and development. In the debut episode, Donald H. Taylor warns that companies risk losing critical knowledge as employees leave - and argues AI can help capture it.
Employees prioritise career growth over pay when engaging in training; 32.6% cite advancement as main motivator; only 15.2% choose financial incentives; High demand for skill-building, personalisation and autonomy; Many lack control or guidance; Majority open to AI-driven learning; Study on the future of L&D.
Are organisations missing a trick by not using visual communication more at work? Although a picture says a thousand words, many are quick to disregard it as a brilliant option for sharing internal comms messages – perhaps because it doesn’t feel quite ‘serious’ enough?
Claire Williams, chief people and operations officer at HR software provider Ciphr, has been recognised as one of the UK's most inspirational and impactful HR leaders by the CIPD
The 10th Rewards, Benefits & Wellbeing Summit brought HR leaders and solution providers together for an inspiring, insight-packed experience in Sitges. With curated 1-1 meetings, strategy-led discussions, and no hard sells, it was more than just a conference — it was a space for real connection, practical solutions, and measurable business value.
Today, Cognota announced a strategic alliance with Deloitte. This is a major milestone in advancing the LearnOps® category and in empowering Talent and Learning & Development (L&D) teams across the enterprise. This collaboration brings together Cognota’s purpose-built LearnOps® platform and Deloitte’s deep expertise in transformation consulting. Together, we’ll help L&D leaders modernize learning operations, demonstrate measurable business impact, and position L&D as a catalyst for strategic growth.
Bridge LMS has been accredited with the stringent SOC 2 Type II compliance and ISO 27001/27701 certifications, underlining its commitment to security and trust.
GP Strategies has appointed Jean-François Vézina, formerly of Randstad Enterprise and Randstad North America, as Co-CEO alongside Bill Maggio.
New research highlights engagement challenges with Baby Boomers and Gen Z, and limited organisational response.
The former England Cricket captain, Sir Andrew Strauss, will speak on mindset, adaptability, and performance under pressure at next week’s Training & Development Summit in London.
HR and L&D leaders who align learning and development with core business priorities are significantly more likely to meet or exceed their top strategic goals, by as much as 122% compared to their peers.
While AI technologies are still in the early stages of widespread adoption in the classroom, their potential to reshape how we teach and learn is substantial. From personalised learning tools to automated assessment systems, AI has already begun to make its presence felt. Yet, alongside this optimism lies a set of critical concerns. Issues surrounding bias, data privacy and ethical deployment are pressing and must be addressed to ensure AI enhances, rather than undermines, the educational experience. This article explores the evolving role of AI in education, the opportunities it presents, the challenges it raises, and practical actions educators can take to implement it responsibly.
Interview with Mindtools and Kineo CEO, Shabnam Shahani.
Interview with Mindtools and Kineo CEO, Shabnam Shahani.
Most UK managers lack formal training, yet strong manager-employee relationships are vital for wellbeing and performance. This article offers six practical tips—from building trust to aligning with company culture—that help managers support mental health, boost retention, and create a healthier, more connected workplace.
RoSPA accreditations and an exciting announcement around the corner.
Imparta has been recognised as a top sales training company for its unique sales ecosystem, comprising an award-winning sales methodology, comprehensive library of over 180 skills, and AI-driven enablement.
Deloitte is investing in a new agentic network to accelerate AI solutions and reimagine work processes, while upskilling its workforce to help drive agentic AI implementation with clients.
LNTV, May 29: Generative Business Intelligence helps Lloyds launch low-cost, high-impact data summer schools; How creativity, empathy and somatic awareness unlock deeper learning and communication, and Martin Couzins reports on Hemsley Fraser’s L&D Impact Survey.
Gaps in career paths costs UK economy £96 Billion
Susi Miller, founder of the accessible and inclusive learning content business, eLAHub, was awarded the Gold Learning Professional of the Year award and joins Learning News to discuss her work.
MAAS Marketing, the creative force energising L&D functions across the globe, has been shortlisted for the British Training Awards 2025 in the category of Retraining/Upskilling Initiative of the Year. The nomination recognises the agency’s Strategic Marketing for People Functions course — a first-of-its-kind initiative transforming how L&D, HR, and Talent teams position, market, and embed their offering within the business.
HR and L&D professionals are being encouraged to complete a new survey from Ciphr and Endometriosis UK exploring how menstrual health, and conditions such as endometriosis, are being supported in UK workplaces.
CLO100 announce Sprint Valley, a leader in Strategic Facilitation, as an official delivery partner for the 2025 CLO100 Learning Leaders Forum, taking place on 20th & 21st October at the DeVere Beaumont Estate, Windsor. This collaboration elevates the forum’s impact by bringing Sprint Valley's expertise in addressing complex organisational challenges to the forefront of the event.
'Get Connected' as we wrap up Learning At Work Week 2025.
Omniplex Learning ContentHub is an extensive library of learning resources, designed to centralise and streamline access to a variety of off-the-shelf courses.
The Learning and Performance Institute has announced a new collaboration with KPMG UK, one of Europe’s largest learning services providers. The partnership will see KPMG UK contribute to several of the LPI’s key initiatives as both organisations work to raise awareness of critical skills challenges affecting businesses. With increasing pressure on organisations to keep pace with evolving technologies and workforce needs, the collaboration aims to promote more strategic, business-aligned approaches to learning. Both the LPI and KPMG UK share a commitment to improving performance through high-quality, relevant, and cost-effective learning solutions.
Now celebrating a decade of championing better workplaces, the Rewards, Benefits & Wellbeing (RBW) Summit is back for its landmark 10th year. Taking place from 4–6 June 2025 at the Eurostars Hotel in Sitges, this exclusive, invite-only summit brings together senior HR, Reward, and Benefits professionals from top UK and Irish companies for three days of insight, innovation, and connection.
Mindtools acquires Kineo; Is an LMS always necessary?; Bridge appoints Liam Butler CEO; New approaches to meet human skills need; Workload top cause of stress; Entries open for Learning Technologies Awards.
The International Coaching Federation Germany has collaborated with CoachHub to develop AIMY™, the AI coach, ensuring top industry standards.
London - 12 May - Today, Mindtools, a global management and leadership skills development provider, owned by Cambridge Information Group (CIG), announces its acquisition of Kineo, a global provider of workplace learning solutions, from City & Guilds.
Jeff Fissell presents GP Strategies’ new ai-powered learning content development platform.
Matt Donovan, GP Strategies, in discussion with Learning News on the AI revolution in workplace learning.
Rebecca McDowall and Richard Price, explain the importance of the Learning Network community and go through its upcoming events.
Farley Thomas, Manageable, in discussion with Learning News at Learning Technologies 2025.
Giles Smith, CEO, Media Zoo, at Learning Technologies 2025.
Laura Martin, Open LMS, explains the benefits of the open source LMS in discussion with Learning News at Learning Technologies 2025.
Hugh McNeela, ReadSpeaker, in discussion with Learning News at Learning Technologies 2025.
Simon Bratt on a new vendor-focussed, readiness role in learning and development.
Andy Wooler with an appeal to the learning sector in aid of Ukraine.
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.
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