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    • Learning Pool is an Institute Approved Provider

      Learning Pool |

      Learning Pool is now the largest Off the Shelf eLearning Organisation to achieve Prestigious Institute of Leadership Accreditation, Enhancing Leadership Development Offerings.

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      Breaking |

      Learning Technologies Autumn Forum

    • Learning Pool Named One of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech™ 2024

      Learning Pool | Derry, N. Ireland |

      Learning Pool, the leading learning technology company, is proud to announce its recognition as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech™ 2024 by Great Place To Work® UK. This prestigious accolade highlights organizations that are leading the way in creating exceptional workplace cultures that enable employees to thrive and grow in the workplace.

    • Whatfix raises $125 Million

      Learning News | Whatfix |

      Investment to enhance digital adoption product suite through organic growth and acquisitions and expand presence in US, EMEA, and APAC regions.

    • Breaking News

      Breaking |

      Human skills, Whatfix, Skills and UK growth, and more...

    • Learning News Bulletin

      Bulletins |

      A bite-sized news round up: Top 40 edtech startups; Skills replaces compliance as top priority for L&D; Workforce readiness gap; CIM digital agility courses; CIPD learning job cuts; Plus the headlines from Learning News.

    • Platinum for Learning Pool in Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies 2024

      Learning Pool |

      Derry, Northern Ireland, 24 September 2024 – For the fourth consecutive year, Learning Pool has achieved the Platinum award in Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies program. This award confirms the company’s standing as one of Ireland/Northern Ireland’s top-performing companies by showcasing its dedication to business excellence, innovation, and leadership in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards.

    • Cognota Unveils Promo Video for World’s First LearnOps Certification Program: A New Era for Talent and Learning Development

      Cognota |

      Cognota has launched the promo video for the world’s first LearnOps Certification Program, a revolutionary initiative aimed at transforming talent and learning development. Backed by over 30 industry leaders, including former CLOs from companies like Deloitte and McDonald’s, the program offers unique insights into managing L&D as a strategic business function.

    • How GenAI will reshape HR as we know it

      Summit Events | Joanne Carlin |

      In the lead-up to her presentation at the 31st Human Resource Summit in October, Joanne Carlin shares some insights into the use of GenAI within HR.

    • The Pitch 2025: Marketing students respond to creative challenge from Dogs Trust

      Chartered Institute of Marketing |

      Students set creative challenges designed to test their marketing skills and deliver real-life marketing experience Competition open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students, with the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) partnering with Dogs Trust Top teams will be invited to present their ideas to expert judges at live finals in March 2025

    • Cognota Recognized by Brandon Hall as a Leader in the Rise of LearnOps, Unveils L&D Ops Maturity Model

      Cognota | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |

      Cognota, the leader in learning operations, was featured in a Brandon Hall briefing on “The Rise of LearnOps: How Cognota is Redefining Learning & Development.” This recognition comes alongside the launch of Cognota’s LearnOps Maturity Model, a framework guiding organizations to optimize their L&D operations. The model, praised by industry leaders, helps businesses elevate learning functions from reactive processes to strategic, data-driven systems.

    • Upskilling and reskilling are now the top strategic priority for learning, latest Fosway Group research reveals

      Fosway |

      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 10th year, the research explores how L&D teams rise to the challenge of a fast-changing business environment and tech landscape.

    • CLO100 Partners with Voco to Enhance Learning Leadership through Peer-to-Peer Mentoring

      CLO100 | Robert Wagner, Co-Founder, CLO100 |

      CLO100's prominent community for Learning and Development leaders, has partnered with Voco, the cutting-edge social learning platform, to facilitate peer-to-peer career conversations for its members. This collaboration aims to enhance learning leadership by providing opportunities for CLO Community members to engage in meaningful 1:1 discussions, exchanging insights and experiences to tackle modern leadership challenges.

    • Rise Up Shortlisted in Learning Technologies Awards

      Rise Up |

      Rise Up has been shortlisted in the prestigious Learning Technologies Organisation of the Year category, recognising its continued excellence in the field of learning and development.

    • New Season of the Learning Hack Podcast Kicks Off

      The Learning Hack | Brighton, UK |

      The popular and long-running Learning Hack podcast, one of the top 5% of podcasts globally, begins a new season. The podcast celebrates its 5th anniversary with publication of the 100th episode on 9 September 2024.

    • Welcome to the Virtual College August Newsletter

      Virtual College by Netex |

      This edition is packed with valuable insights and updates designed to empower your professional journey. We’re excited to share a compelling case study that highlights our innovative approach to the challenges brought to us by Mount Green Housing Association. Additionally, don’t miss our training updates, where you’ll find the latest resources to enhance your skills. Finally, dive into our new blog post, where we give some tips to ensure that all employees receive the necessary knowledge.

    • TJ Editor argues to validate AI-generated content in new report

      Training Journal |

      A report from Springworks has been released and dives deep into how AI is transforming HR, with a survey of global professionals and contributions from 40 industry leaders. TJ Editor Jo Cook contributed to a live panel discussion and the report.

    • Sales-aware AI

      Features | Imparta |

      Richard Barkey joins Learning News to explain how Imparta is helping sales teams with its sales methodology-aware AI technology, i-Coach AI.

    • Announcing the CLO100 Strategic Learning Provider Accreditation

      CLO100 | Cathy Hoy - CEO, CLO100 |

      CLO100 launch Strategic Learning Provider Accreditation elevating learning providers by recognising excellence in strategic solutions. With 3 levels: Strategic, Silver, and Gold, accreditation enhances credibility and marketability and distinguishes learning providers as leaders in delivering strategic learning and development solutions.

    • Options for those not choosing University: Marketing Qualifications

      Chartered Institute of Marketing |

      With attitudes to university beginning to change, for those who didn’t get the grades they hoped for or who don’t want to go to university, there are several routes that don’t involve a degree. As students decide on the next steps in their lives, Maggie Jones, Director of Qualifications and Partnerships at the Chartered Institute of Marketing, offers insights into some alternative options for young people.

    • The Learning Network Announces LN Connect 2024

      The Learning Network |

      The Learning Network is excited to announce the return of its highly anticipated annual conference, LN Connect 2024, set to take place on November 15, 2024, at etc.venues, St Paul’s, London.

    • Cognota Unveils Strategic Tools for L&D Transformation: LearnOps Maturity Assessment and Cognota Assist Program

      Cognota | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |

      Cognota has launched two transformative tools for modernizing Learning and Development (L&D): the LearnOps Maturity Assessment and the Cognota Assist Program. The Maturity Assessment helps organizations evaluate and elevate their L&D operations, aligning them with business goals and maximizing ROI. The Assist Program provides strategic support to modernize operations, optimize resources, and integrate AI-driven insights. Together, these initiatives empower L&D teams to transform learning operations and drive business growth.

    • Beyond Training: Quantifying the Value of Learning and Development

      GoodHabitz | Eindhoven, The Netherlands |

      At LEARNING LIVE GoodHabitz is running a session on demonstrating the tangible value of L&D initiatives. Learn how to measure the broader impact of L&D, overcome common measurement challenges, and discover effective metrics to evidence this impact to business.

    • ARuVR Secures ISO/IEC 27001 Certification for the Third Consecutive Year

      ARuVR | London |

      ARuVR®, a multi-award winning AI-powered Extended Reality (XR) and Spatial Computing learning omni-platform, has recently achieved the prestigious ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, a testament to ARuVR commitment to excellence in information security management.

    • The State of Learning Technologies 2024

      Learning and Performance Institute | imc Learning, Saarbrücken, Germany |

      The annual State of Learning Technologies 2024 report is now available from imc Learning, the elearning technologies leader that provides L&D expertise to the world’s most prominent brands. This must-read industry report highlights trends and challenges in corporate training based on a survey of senior enterprise L&D decision-makers.

    • Learning Pool Launches Next Generation of External Training Offering

      Learning Pool | New York and Derry, Ireland |

      Learning Pool, the smarter learning technology company, announced the next generation of its External Training offering, extending the impact of learning to external audiences, with an emphasis on sports organizations.

    • Mindset Matters - Transforming operational leadership and delivery through a Mindset of Growth

      Learning and Performance Institute | LEARNINGLIVE, 11-12 Sep 2024: Mindset Matters |

      Transforming operational leadership through a growth mindset can lead to significant improvements in team performance and psychological safety. Mindset Practice won a silver award at the Learning Awards for its work with Thales UK and presents this and its wider work at the upcoming Learning Live event in London.

    • Learning News Bulletin

      Bulletins |

      A bite-sized news round up: Learning Leaders programme; Networking for freelancers; Employer relations; Learning Operations programme; Plus the headlines from Learning News.

    • Modern LMS Platforms: What are the essentials?

      Open eLMS |

      The integration of technology into learning processes has become an absolute necessity. Central to this integration is the Learning Management System (LMS), which offers a comprehensive platform to deliver, track, and manage educational content. When choosing a modern LMS, it is essential to prioritise several critical features to ensure it caters to the diverse needs of both learners and educators.

    • ARuVR scored an impressive hat-trick at the British Training Awards 2024

      ARuVR | London |

      In a wonderful afternoon at the British Training Awards 2024, ARuVR not only reached the finals in three categories but also took home three prestigious awards underscoring its commitment to excellence and innovation in Learning and Development (L&D). The British Training Awards, held in London, brought together the brightest and most innovative players in the L&D sector from across the UK. This year’s ceremony was notably competitive with over 300 entries, yet ARuVR managed to shine, clinching a well-deserved accolade.

    • Employers and workers at odds on skills development

      Learning News | D2L |

      A U.S. report has found that while employees cite ongoing skills development a priority for their performance, continuous upskilling is not yet the norm for most workers.

    • Young workers demand more from employers

      Cornerstone OnDemand |

      Millennial employees are the most likely to quit their jobs within the next 3-6 months and seven out of ten feel their employer does not support employee growth and development.

    • Free LMSs - if they exist where to find them

      Open eLMS | By Emil Reisser-Weston |

      Emil Reisser-Weston from Open eLMS has trawled the internet looking for genuinely free Learning Management Systems which can be instantly deployed for learning management needs.

    • Utilising AI to Elevate Business Competitiveness Through Learning

      Open eLMS |

      In the dynamic world of modern business, traditional strategies are no longer sufficient to maintain a competitive edge. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative force, revolutionising business operations and learning processes. Understand how AI can bolster a company's competitiveness by leveraging data-driven decision-making, personalisation, predictive analytics, automation, customer service enhancements, innovation acceleration, supply chain optimisation, security measures, and talent management.

    • Learning News Bulletin

      Bulletins |

      A bite-sized news round up: Large enterprise learning market 2024; Groundbreaking LMS business model; Digital learning market 9-grid; L&D remote working stats; Outstanding Contribution to Learning: Serena Gonsalves-Fersch; CLO100 Learning Community Lead; Plus the headlines from Learning News.

    • L&D freelancers' support network

      Features | L&D Free Spirits |

      Advice and support for business growth and networking for L&D freelancers; launches September 2024.

    • Learning Now TV: David James on online learning in corporations

      Learning Now tv | London |

      LNTV, Jun 27: David James presents his research into online learning in corporations around the world; Zena Everett: why 'badly behaved people' at work interest her; Nathan Tanner talks to Nigel about his new book 'The Unconquerable Leader'; and the latest news from Learning News.

    • Why AI-Powered Text to Learning Generation is the Future of Education

      Open eLMS |

      The eLearning landscape is rapidly evolving, and AI-powered Text to Learning (T2L) generation is at the forefront of this transformation. The ability to convert text into dynamic, interactive eLearning modules has revolutionised the way we create and consume educational content. Let’s define T2L, highlight its benefits over traditional digital education tools, explore its practical applications, and discuss its implications for the future of eLearning and Learning Management Systems (LMS).

    • The Learning and Performance Institute Announces Abilitie as Headline Sponsor for LEARNING LIVE 2024

      Learning and Performance Institute | London |

      The Learning and Performance Institute is pleased to announce Abilitie as the Headline Sponsor for LEARNING LIVE 2024. This event gathers global Heads of Learning to share innovations in learning and development. Abilitie, known for hands-on leadership programmes, reaffirms its commitment to professional growth and organisational success. Their sponsorship highlights the importance of continuous learning and leadership development, promising valuable industry insights. Tickets are available at the LEARNING LIVE website.

    • Dr Nigel Paine and Matt Richter launch The Building Leadership Capability Series

      Nigel Paine | London, UK |

      Leadership expert Dr Nigel Paine joins forces with writer and thinker Matt Richter, CEO of the L&D Accelerator, to deliver a 12-month leadership capability series. The series is designed to help the participants build their own leadership capability by thinking hard and working on some of their current challenges.

    • Working with L&D leaders in strategic roles

      Features |

      Interview with Andy Lancaster on his new role as Learning Community Lead with CLO100, his latest book, Organizational Learning Communities and his new consultancy, Reimagine People Development.

    • Working with L&D leaders in strategic roles

      CLO100 |

      Interview with Andy Lancaster on his new role as Learning Community Lead with CLO100, his latest book, Organizational Learning Communities and his new consultancy, Reimagine People Development.

    • Imparta joins Showpad Partner Ecosystem

      Imparta | London, UK. |

      This new partnership provides clients who have invested in Showpad the option to deploy i-Coach LMS/LXP or integrate Imparta's sales training methodologies, modular skills library and assessments into Showpad.

    • Compact Revolutionizes Greek Market with Innovative ARuVR Partnership

      ARuVR | London |

      Compact, a pioneer in e-learning and digital HR solutions in Greece, is proud to announce a transformative partnership with ARuVR, a pioneer in Extended Reality (Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality) learning technologies. This groundbreaking collaboration is poised to revolutionize the training landscape in Greece and beyond.

    • Report reveals who is influencing L&D’s thinking

      Insights Media | Bath, UK |

      Report identifies key influencers in corporate learning and development, highlighting the prominence of colleagues and peers in shaping strategies and the need for high-quality, unbiased insights in the face of increasing AI-driven content.

    • Supporting Your Staff's Mental Health and Wellbeing During Challenging Times

      Virtual College by Netex | Ilkley, UK |

      The challenging times we find ourselves in are affecting people's mental health, including our employees. It is hard to know how to support their mental health right now, so to help, we have put together a handy guide filled with tips and advice. We hope you find it useful and feel more prepared to support your staff's mental health during difficulties such as the current cost-of-living crisis.

    • Adopting healthy habits: how to fail in order to learn and how to ask for help

      Nigel Paine | London, UK |

      In the final webinar in his Organizational Learning Reimagined and Redefined series Dr Nigel Paine is joined by Dr Andy Billings, senior partner at Future Ready and former head of Profitable Creativity at the video game company Electronic Arts to discuss the behaviours that create healthy, engaged learning organizations.

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