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    • Cognota Takes a Top Position in Talented Learning’s 2025 RightFit Solutions Grid™ for Global Specialist Learning Systems

      Cognota |

      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.

    • Breaking News

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      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.

    • Fosway Group opens TA Realities Research 2025

      Fosway |

      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.

    • Breaking News

      Breaking |

      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.

    • Docebo announces raft of AI-powered products

      Learning News | Docebo |

      The latest learning provider to announce its portfolio of AI products; Docebo unveils product and technology roadmap to become an AI-First learning platform.

    • Learning Leaders Summer Forum

      Features | CLO100 |

      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.

    • How AI Agents Are Transforming Course Creation: The One-Click Future of eLearning

      Open eLMS | London, United Kingdom |

      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.

    • AI skills world record

      News features in association with LPI |

      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 chosen by UK Government’s GREAT FUTURES Education Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia

      ARuVR |

      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.

    • Can AI coaching really deliver?

      Learning News | CoachHub |

      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.

    • CLO100 Host Exclusive L&D Forum for Learning Leaders

      CLO100 | London, UK |

      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.

    • Breaking News

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      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.

    • Breaking News

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      Neurodiversity lacking support; ESG maturity; HR's favourite work; XR market growth; Proving ROI; AI-powered leadership mentor.

    • Best use of AI in Learning

      News features in association with LPI |

      Kim Blanchard and Patrick Kelly-Goss from Activate Learning discuss the work that led to their Best use of AI in Learning Award.

    • AI advancements in L&D on LNTV

      Learning Now tv |

      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.

    • Cognota Unveils Vision for the Future of LearnOps and Talent Development

      Cognota |

      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.

    • CLO100 Announced as Supporter of Offbeat's Annual L&D Salary Survey

      CLO100 | Cathy Hoy - CEO, CLO100 |

      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.

    • 2025 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Learning Systems

      Fosway |

      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.

    • News Bulletin

      Bulletins |

      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.

    • Virtual College by Netex February Round-Up

      Virtual College by Netex |

      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.

    • LPI's Hive Online Community

      News features in association with LPI |

      A reimagined LPI community, Hive Online, is about to launch. Michael Strawbridge from the LPI joins Learning News.

    • Breaking News

      Breaking |

      Winners of the 29th Annual Learning Awards in London announced. Andy Lancaster wins Colin Steed Award for Outstanding Contribution to Learning.

    • Does Misogyny Need To Be Tackled In Schools?

      Virtual College by Netex |

      Explore how social media influences misogynistic behaviour in schools, its root causes and its impact on students. Plus discuss strategies to spark change.

    • ARuVR joins the World’s Top Startups at STEP Dubai 2025: driving innovation in MENA

      ARuVR |

      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.

    • Breaking News

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      Sentiment towards AI in L&D increases worldwide; Employee experience gets thumbs down; 45% of UK adults face workplace discrimination.

    • LPI and Microsoft announce LEARNING LIVE AI Edition

      News features in association with LPI |

      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.

    • A Week of XR Excellence with CLO100

      ARuVR |

      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.

    • Breaking News

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      Financial pressures close in on skills as top business challenge; AI report raises jobs fears; LPI and Microsoft announce partnership.

    • LPI - Microsoft partnership

      News features in association with LPI |

      Ed Monk, CEO, LPI and Todd Minor, General Manager and Global Learning Leader, Microsoft, join Learning News to discuss their new collaboration.

    • ARUVR leading the way at LEAP for the second year, driving innovation in Saudi Arabia

      ARuVR |

      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.

    • News Bulletin

      Bulletins |

      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.

    • From 'Quiet Quitting' to 'Active Thriving': 3 ways to rethink employee engagement in 2025

      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.

    • The Learning and Performance Institute Joins Forces with Microsoft in Global Strategic Partnership

      Learning and Performance Institute |

      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 by Netex January round up

      Virtual College by Netex |

      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.

    • L&D Economy 2025 - Employment

      News features in association with LPI |

      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.

    • Integration of AI in business on LNTV

      Learning Now tv |

      LNTV, Jan 30: Jon Fletcher explores the integration of AI into HR, L&D, and organisational functions; Paul Fenwick discusses the future of learning and development in HR, focusing on key 2025 trends; Robin Hoyle, discusses what makes for a good L&D conference.

    • L&D Economy 2025: Omniplex Learning

      News features in association with LPI |

      Patrick Jocelyn, CEO at Omniplex Learning, joins Learning News with his view on market conditions and how the learning services provider increased its revenues by 25%.

    • GP Strategies Human+AI Leadership Research Report Reveals Shifting Attitudes Toward AI in the Workplace

      GP Strategies |

      GP Strategies has unveiled its latest research report titled “Steering the AI Revolution: The Future of Human+AI Leadership.” This report highlights current trends in employees’ perceptions of AI and examines the role of leadership in AI implementation. The findings are based on data collected from over 500 individual contributors and leaders worldwide. The goal of this research was to assess leaders’ readiness to manage the disruption caused by AI. The findings reveal that while employees are increasingly adopting AI in their day-to-day work, significant concerns remain around job security, privacy, accountability, and confidence in leadership to guide AI initiatives effectively.

    • Mindtools M: Suite and brand refresh

      News features in association with LPI |

      Shabnam Shahani, Mindtools CEO, joins Learning News to explain why it launched M: Suite and the thinking behind Mindtools’ new brand identity.