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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.
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.
The fourth consecutive gold accreditation highlights the digital learning provider's continued excellence and innovation in learning partnerships.
Totara has announced the winners of the 2025 Totara Awards, celebrating customers and partners who have delivered exceptional impact and innovation using Totara’s learning technologies.
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.
Thrive, the fastest-growing learning platform powering brands like Avon, Vodafone and Frasers Group, today announced the launch of Kiki, an intelligent AI Assistant built to guide people to their next learning opportunity, provide instant answers & information and automate admin for people teams.
Honoured again for enterprise capabilities and customer advocacy in training operations.
ReadSpeaker, a trusted independent digital voice partner for organisations and brands worldwide, is launching a new and enhanced version of its flagship audio production tool, speechMaker, at this year’s Learning Technologies UK conference.
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.
AI learning agent, HowNow Guru, will be launched at Learning Technologies UK 2025, with one-to-one demos available at stand J35.
The virtual labs platform has, to date, supported technical skills training and skill validation for 6.4 million unique learners in critical data, AI, fintech, cloud and cybersecurity skills.
Rachel Holloway shares practical, empowering advice to help women step into leadership with confidence. Covering strategic influence, flexible working, burnout prevention, communication, and negotiation, she urges women to lead boldly, prioritise wellbeing, and advocate for themselves—transforming workplaces and shaping inclusive leadership across the public sector.
PageTiger is the platform for creating, distributing and tracking interactive digital content that drives real learner engagement. Trusted by leading global brands, PageTiger powered a high-impact toolkit for Henry Ford Academy, setting a new standard for digital learning across European markets through immersive design, intuitive structure and powerful learner insights.
Open LMS WORK 4.1 introduces a new instructor-led training plugin to enhance blended learning strategies, along with additional functionality for ecommerce, security, accessibility, and the mobile app.
The milestone reflects global momentum for LearnWorlds’ unique blend of LMS power and course platform agility, trusted by over 11,000 customers worldwide.
Articulate, makers of the #1 e-learning platform for creating workplace training, is excited to announce the launch of a new localization tool. Articulate Localization is natively integrated with Articulate 360, deepening the company’s commitment to providing scalable training solutions for the global workforce.
Sponge’s inclusion in this prestigious US industry ranking comes as it expands presence in North America, with over 50% of business now coming from the region.
Today’s businesses face a critical skills gap, which has increased and worsened over time. xUnlocked exists to close this gap across sustainability, finance, and now data and AI.
Learning Technologies 2025 opens its doors next week on 23-24 Apr at ExCeL London for the 26th year of the show; final opportunity to book visitor passes; event app download.
Rocket is launching a new platform that connects learning progress and achievement with real-world rewards from 3000+ brands, designed to boost learning engagement and competency attainment in corporate L&D. Debuting at Learning Technologies 2025, Rocket empowers organisations to incentivise positive engagement and improve training ROI in innovative, data-driven ways.
Explore how to scale generative AI safely and effectively across your teams; Live demo, Learning Technologies 2025, Stand M35.
Easygenerator reviewed 1,500+ real conversations with L&D professionals to learn how teams use AI to create training. The findings reveal surprising workarounds, significant wins, and a growing shift toward decentralized, AI-powered learning, with EasyAI continuing to lead innovation in the field.
Accessible Me gains seasoned GTM Advisor and investor - Jan van Schuppen.
The new functionality is designed to increase comprehension and knowledge retention, powered by AI
The latest learning provider to announce its portfolio of AI products; Docebo unveils product and technology roadmap to become an AI-First learning platform.
Independent software review platform G2 has recognized Bridge LMS with nine coveted badges, including ‘Best Estimated ROI’, ‘Leader in Corporate LMSs’, and ‘Leader Mid-Market in Corporate LMSs’.
Fresh from being named Sunday Times’ Fastest-Growing Tech Companies, Thrive is back at Learning Technologies – and this year, it’s going bigger and bolder than ever before. Thrive will unveil a host of new AI features at Stand G20, including the hotly anticipated AI Assistant.
The Snap makeover prioritizes a more intuitive and engaging learning experience for instructors, admins, and learners alike. It includes a new side navigation menu, instant messaging capabilities, and a centralized dashboard with real-time updates.
Hold onto your lanyards, folks - Dirtyword: The E-Learning Magazine is back at LT with a vengeance. Issue 8 officially drops at the Learning Technologies Exhibition, and if you thought learning mags were all corporate jargon and lifeless case studies… think again. This one kicks the beehive.
Rustici Software adds Content Portal to its award-winning Content Controller product to streamline training delivery.
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.
Speexx, the industry leader in digital people development, business coaching, and language training, has once again been named a Core Leader in the Fosway Group 2025 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning.
Join experts from Mitchells & Butlers and Think Learning for LMS Mixology: Crafting the Perfect Blend for Business Success at this year’s Learning Technologies.
The 2025 survey opens for L&D teams and vendors. Market analyst David Perring looks at how digital learning trends are shifting.
L&D content platform Go1 has appointed Caitlin Haberberger its Chief Financial Officer to accelerate growth.
Colossyan was added to this year’s Fosway 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning for the first time.
To help transform how businesses upskill and retain their talent, Access Learning, part of The Access Group, has launched the latest version of its comprehensive learning management system, powered with new AI and engagement capabilities.
New offline learning experiences and an expanding learning consultancy underpin increase in the analyst’s view of Sponge’s ‘potential’ for 2025. This recognition from Fosway reinforces Sponge's position at the forefront of digital learning innovation.
Kineo has once again been recognised as a Strategic Leader on the 2025 Fosway 9-Grid for Digital Learning, marking an outstanding 12 consecutive years in the top tier of this prestigious industry benchmark. This recognition comes in a milestone year for Kineo, as they celebrate their 20th anniversary of driving innovation and impact.
Entrepleio builds behavioural modelling tools to help business leaders and teams calibrate their behaviours to unlock higher performance and human potential. Founded by Mark Deacon and Mark Simpson in 2021. The business has been nominated for the Business, Consulting & Management StartUp of the Year Award in South West England.
PeopleFluent announces its newest product offering, Stories, in response to the growing demand for solutions to help organizations keep up with rapidly changing skills needs.
How strategic AI implementation can help solve instructional design's most pressing challenges with Philippa Hardman at Learning Technologies 2025.
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.
Speexx, the industry leader in digital people development, business coaching, and language training, has been named Best People Development Platform at the 2025 Global Brand Awards.
Mindtools are excited to launch Ask M: Coach, an AI-powered leadership coach that provides on-demand guidance whenever managers need it.
Mindtools are excited to launch Ask M: Coach, an AI-powered leadership coach that provides on-demand guidance whenever managers need it.
Learning Technologies 2025 has published its exhibition seminar programme for the upcoming London event on 23-24 April.
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.
Open LMS’s latest software upgrade includes support for two additional payment gateways, making ecommerce more accessible around the world.
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
How can L&D can work towards a better future both inside the department and beyond it? Tess Robinson at Learning Technologies 2025.
Speexx, the industry leader in digital people development, coaching, and language training, has received an SME B Score in the CDP Climate Disclosure 2024—the highest rating currently available for SMEs.
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.
Speexx, the industry leader in digital people development, coaching, and language training, has been recognized by G2 as one of the top 5 software companies in Germany and one of the top 25 education software products worldwide.
Seven organizations receive honors in the first-ever awards, which celebrate learning platform innovation and creativity.
Totara has been named as a Core Leader in Fosway’s 2025 9-Grid™ for Learning Systems. Distinguished by its uniquely customisable LMS and expansive partner network, Totara’s recent investment to expand development capacity and exciting roadmap maintain a positive trajectory in an ever-competitive market.
Including everyone in training programmes - using Learner Survey Questions to ensure inclusive learning: Will Thalheimer and Ingeborg Kroese at Learning Technologies 2025.
Trish Uhl, Product Manager, Generative AI Enterprise Solutions, Owl's Ledge, explores whether AI agents are tech hype, or if they will truly transform work, and by extension, L&D itself, at Learning Technologies 2025.
Adelaide Airport is partnering with Valamis to streamline compliance training and workforce development for all employees with the Valamis LMS platform.
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.
AI technology to shape the next frontier of digital adoption.
Day two Learning Technologies 2025 will open with an address from Daniel J Hulme exploring the implications of today’s relentless change.
Thirty Under 30 applications open for Learning Technologies 2025; programme to nurture and showcase the next generation of L&D leaders.
Docebo reports an increase in net profit in 2024 to $26.7M ahead of expectation and an increase on $2.8M in 2023; Revenue up 20% to £217M.
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.
Saturated UK market; opportunities in Europe and Middle East; AI vendor roadmaps; HCM v Learning Suites; Frontline workers; Fiona Leteney joins Learning News with Fosway's 9-Grid™ and Market Report for Learning Systems 2025; new entrants to the grid include Cognota, Masterplan.com, Studytube.
Martin Bean, offers strategies to distinguish challenges, recalibrate mindsets and harness disruption as a springboard for innovation, at Learning Technologies 2025.
G2 has recognized Colossyan's rapid adoption as an AI video solution.
Coaching and AI: The balance between technological efficiency and human connection with Dave Tee, Visiting Fellow, University of South Wales and Rebecca Rutschmann, Co-Founder & AI Coaching Innovator, Viva la Coaching Academy, at Learning Technologies 2025.
Kahoot! and TED announce a TED@Work channel on the Kahoot! platform.
The new asset will help L&D professionals, instructional designers, and other eLearning content creators add extra levels of interactivity for improved learner engagement.
Egle Vinauskaite examines lessons learnt from 2.5 years of AI in L&D and suggests ways to move to sophisticated AI adoption at Learning Technologies 2025 this April in London.
Thrive Learning is proud to announce a strategic partnership with BRC Learning, becoming its headline partner in a significant step towards transforming leadership development within retail.
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.
Actionable insights from Fosway's David Perring and Myles Runham at Learning Technologies 2025 this April in London.
Digital coaching platform CoachHub has announced AIMY, an AI coaching solution created with a built-in technology collaboration with Microsoft.
Josh Bersin will discuss a radical new operating model for corporate learning, one which empowers and dramatically changes how L&D works, at Learning Technologies 2025 this April in London.
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.
David Kelly and Dani Johnson to open Learning Technologies 2025 this April in London.
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.
Colossyan saw a substantial increase in market growth and new users in 2024.
Rustici Generator offers a suite of features tailored to solve some of the most common pain points in eLearning content management and personalization with the help of AI.
Frédéric takes on a newly created role as Rise Up paves the way for further innovations in the Learning and Development (L&D) landscape
Achieve more with custom training solutions. Tailored programs help businesses upskill teams on a budget, boost employee engagement, and align training with goals. Lumify Work offers instructor-led training, eLearning, blended learning, and white-label LMS support in Australia and New Zealand.
Learning Technologies 2025 returns this April at ExCeL in London; Conference programme announced along with booking and early bird tickets.
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.
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.
The partnership makes Cursive’s writing analytics and authorship verification tool available to Open LMS customers.
London, 28 January 2025 - ARuVR is thrilled to announce its collaboration with Whitehead Ross Education, a renowned provider of education and training services. Together, we are redefining how learners engage with their studies, leveraging state-of-the-art immersive XR technology to deliver impactful, practical, and engaging educational experiences.
Totara version 19 introduces a modernised UI, integrated LXP capabilities, and OpenAI-powered enhancements.
Speexx, the industry leader in digital people development, coaching, and language training, has partnered with LinkedIn to launch two Business English programs on the LinkedIn Learning platform.
Thrive is proud to announce its inclusion in The Sunday Times 100 Tech, a prestigious list recognising Britain’s fastest-growing private technology and Saas companies.
Mindtools, a global provider of management and leadership skills development solutions, announces the launch of its latest innovation, The Manager Skill Builder (MSB).
Pearson and Microsoft announce multi-year partnership to transform the future of learning and work with AI; combines Pearson's expertise in learning and assessment with Microsoft's cloud and AI technologies.
ARuVR is excited to announce the release of our latest eBook, Transforming Corporate Learning through Extended Reality (XR), a comprehensive guide that explores how XR technologies—Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR)—are revolutionizing enterprise training and development.
Mindtools is proud to announce its shortlisting for the prestigious Learning Giveback Award.
Speexx, the industry leader in digital people development, coaching, and language training, has once again demonstrated its excellence by earning an impressive 51 badges, including recognition as a Leader in 14 reports, in the G2 Winter 2025 Reports.
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