Learning with Experts has completed an Innovate UK-backed project with The Mindful Birth Group, using live learning, AI-supported guidance and sentiment analysis to improve perinatal education and support.
US students are moving away from computer science as tech hiring slows and engineering salary premiums rise.
Professor Sir Muir Gray and Dr Charles Alessi are joining Learning with Experts to launch a global dementia education campaign for Dementia Week this week using expert teaching, AI-supported guidance and sentiment analysis.
Based on interviews with senior L&D leaders, Eglė Vinauskaitė and Donald H Taylor outline three new operating models for workplace learning and argue AI is accelerating the decline of content-led L&D functions.
Survey finds major disconnect between executive confidence and employee experience around AI capability development.
Talvi is launching a raft of new features at Learning Live AI Edition 2026: 100% SCORM decryption, an MCP Server and an MCP Store, 95% lower AI token use, 'human in the loop' data cleaner and zero-hallucination cited answers from ringfenced content.
Donald H Taylor reflects on two days of debate at Learning Technologies 2026.
Only 18% of Organisations Are Getting the AI–Talent Balance Right. As organisations race to embed artificial intelligence across their operations, recent research from Accenture suggests the vast majority are overlooking a critical factor: their people.
CIPD labour market data shows employers prioritising productivity, workforce planning and AI adoption as confidence remains subdued.
The Learning Technologies Thirty Under 30 programme recognises emerging talent in workplace learning. Emma Bijleveld from EY and Aiden Lancaster from McDonald's took time out to talk to Learning News.
Lars Hyland reflects on how the learning technology market is changing, the role of AI and what organisations still get wrong.
Totara provides learning technology for mission-critical enterprise environments. Learning News spoke to Totara at Learning Technologies 2026 about its platform, positioning and market demand.
Thrive provides and end-to-end enterprise learning solution connecting people, skills, learning, knowledge and technology in a single platform, focused on driving business results. At Learning Technologies 2026 Learning News spoke to Thrive's Cassie Gasson and Frankie Woodhead about its latest announcements, positioning and customer priorities.
Sponge is a people enablement agency, focused on creating engaging, high-impact digital learning experiences and complex organisational transformations. Learning News spoke to Sponge's Josh Cardoz at Learning Technologies 2026 about its approach, services and impact of AI on the creative sector.
Speexx provides business coaching and language training for global organisations. Learning News spoke to founder and CEO, Armin Hopp, Speexx at Learning Technologies 2026 about its platform, positioning and market demand.
Rise Up offers a learning platform focused on adaptive learning and accelerating time-to-skill. Learning News spoke to Rise Up at Learning Technologies 2026 about its platform and the launch of Forge, a personalised, AI performance coach.
Pluralsight provides technology skills development for the modern workforce and provides a vast catalogue of programmes and courses. Learning News spoke to Pluralsight's Faye Ellis at Learning Technologies 2026 about its latest offerings and demand for tech upskilling.
Omniplex Learning provides digital learning services and solutions across authoring, systems and bespoke content. Learning News spoke to Director of Presales, Himani Bailey, for the latest news from Omniplex.
Accreditation is gaining ground as buyers demand proof of impact. Netex was recently awarded LPI Gold Vendor Accreditation and, at LT2026, Learning News caught up with Netex's Ricardo Alvarez and the LPI's Ed Monk.
Netex Learning delivers learning solutions focused on content and ecosystem integration. Learning News spoke to Simon Riddlesden from Netex at Learning Technologies 2026 about its offering, positioning and market trends.
Mindtools Kineo provides digital learning solutions combining content, platforms and services and was formed from the coming together of the two prominent learning brands in 2025. Learning News spoke to Mindtools Kineo’s Ross Garner at Learning Technologies 2026, to find out more about the new combined business.
Rustici Software helps digital learning systems work together through standards and integration, xAPI and SCORM. Learning News spoke to MD Tammy Rutherford at Learning Technologies 2026 about Rustici Software's work and market trends.
Open LMS delivers open-source learning management solutions built on Moodle. Learning News spoke to Open LMS at Learning Technologies 2026 about the platform’s positioning and differentiation.
At Learning Technologies 2026 Learning News spoke to GP Strategies’ VP of Technology, Jeff Fissel, about the major shift in how learning content development is changing and the increasing derivative use cases GP is serving.
GP Strategies provides consulting, learning services and talent technology solutions and is recognised as a strategic leader in the digital learning market. Learning News spoke to GP Strategies at Learning Technologies 2026 about its approach, services and market trends.
Bridge LMS offers a learning platform focused on employee development and performance, positioned in the mid-market. Learning News spoke to Bridge at Learning Technologies 2026 about
Learning Pool provides workplace learning solutions designed to scale across organisations and is recognised a strategic leader in the digital learning market. Learning News spoke to Learning Pool at Learning Technologies 2026 about its platform, positioning and market priorities.
iSpring Solutions provides tools for creating engaging online courses quickly. Learning News spoke to Anna Poli from iSpring at Learning Technologies 2026 about its recent innovations.
Imparta specialises in sales performance and capability development solutions. Learning News spoke to Imparta’s founder, Richard Barkey, at Learning Technologies 2026 about its latest launch and AI innovations.
Fuse provides an all-in-one learning platform combining LMS and LXP capabilities. Learning News spoke to Fuse's founder, Steve Dineen, at Learning Technologies 2026 about its latest release and new AI coaching application, Lyra, announced at the show.
Cornerstone provides a unified talent platform for learning, skills and workforce management and is a strategic leader in the learning systems market. Learning News spoke to Cornerstone's Chief International Officer, Vincent Belliveau, at Learning Technologies 2026 about its latest developments.
Ciphr provides HR software and solutions supporting people management across recruitment, onboarding, HR processes, benefits, payroll, and learning. Learning News spoke to Chief Product Officer, Simon Witkiss, at HR Technologies 2026 about Ciphr’s offering and evolving customer needs.
Absorb Software provides a cloud-based learning management system for organisations of all sizes. Learning News spoke to Chief Growth Officer, Leslie Kelley, at Learning Technologies 2026 about the market and customer demand, and Absorb's evolution to a workforce performance platform.
360Learning delivers an AI-powered learning platform focused on collaborative L&D. Learning News spoke to Mike Collins from 360Learning at Learning Technologies 2026 about product development, AI and market priorities.
Cathy Hoy introduces a new index designed to measure learning maturity and benchmark impact.
Rebecca Trigg from Acteon Communication on how organisations are improving communication where clarity and performance are critical.
Training Orchestra provides software to manage instructor-led training at scale and is a specialist strategic leader in the learning systems market. Learning News spoke to Stephan Pineau from Training Orchestra at Learning Technologies 2026 about its platform, positioning and customer demand.
Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY), the enterprise AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, today announced that the Sana Self-Service Agent from Workday is now available in Microsoft 365 Copilot. The new integration enables employees and managers to get answers to HR and finance questions and complete everyday tasks directly inside Microsoft 365, without switching apps, while organizations maintain the security, compliance, and control they expect from Workday.
Learning leaders face rising expectations on impact, efficiency and alignment, with skills, data and performance at the centre. We ask vendors and commentators what matters most for L&D right now.
Abilitie has achieved the LPI Gold Standard accreditation, a prestigious recognition of its high-impact, technology-powered leadership programmes. The award highlights Abilitie’s commitment to measurable client outcomes, a strong partnership approach, and consistent quality of learning experience.
The focus shifts from potential to real use, with vendors and analysts pointing to where AI is delivering value now. We hear from providers building AI into products and those tracking how it is being used.
What the data is really telling us about learning technology, with Dani Johnson.
Lori Niles-Hofmann on rethinking learning transformation and driving impact beyond technology.
New launches focus on AI capability, skills insight and closer links between learning, performance and workforce data. We round up key announcements and product updates from across LT2026.
11th Learning Technologies fringe event spotlights AI’s role in moving L&D from content delivery to capability building.
Providers sharpen their positioning around skills, data and outcomes, as differentiation becomes harder across platforms. We ask vendors how they define their offer and what sets them apart.
Myles Runham from Fosway Group shares insights on AI, market trends and the challenges facing learning technology.
Interviews, analysis and on-the-ground perspectives from LT2026.
UK training group recognised for apprenticeship delivery across health, care and education sectors.
Global coaching revenue rises 17% to $5.34bn, but limited investment in technology highlights a capability gap across the sector
The Training & Development Summit provides an invaluable opportunity for senior professionals responsible for their organisation’s learning & development requirements and forward-thinking suppliers.
Talvi is making its world debut at Learning Technologies 2026 with a range of capabilities that are hard to match: 100% SCORM decryption, an MCP Server and an MCP Store, 95% lower AI token use, 'human in the loop' data cleaner and zero-hallucination cited answers from ringfenced content.
New Multi-Agent Systems help enterprise L&D teams create, translate, and continuously update global training content as markets, regulations, and business needs change.
PageTiger is introducing new AI-powered features and a Learning Suite of customisable, interactive templates designed to help HR and L&D teams create accessible, engaging training for diverse and neurodivergent workforces.
Animaker introduces Learning Velocity, a new framework focused on speed of capability building, and will be showcasing how AI animation and AI agents like Animaker Nano LMS are transforming L&D from content delivery to rapid, outcome-driven learning.
Learning and Development (L&D) needs a seat at the table. Corporate learning is a vital component of successful business, reducing risk and boosting revenue. By escaping the Activity Trap, L&D will become a key source of strategic value, says Harry Chapman-Walker, CEO, Kallidus.
Hawk Academy London will demonstrate how organisations can move beyond AI content creation to deliver expert-designed, accredited learning programmes. Combining AI-powered delivery with over 35 years of training expertise, it enables scalable, high-impact learning built for real-world performance.
Access Learning, the digital learning solutions provider and part of The Access Group, has retained its Core Leader position in the 2026 Fosway 9-Grid™ across two categories: Learning Systems and Digital Learning, reinforcing its standing among the most established learning platforms in the European market.
Learning and development (L&D) is firmly on the agenda for UK employers. From leadership capability to digital skills and emerging technologies like AI, organisations recognise that continuous learning is essential for performance, productivity and retention.
National pledge aims to create 1,000 AI, data and tech apprenticeships by 2027, with employers asked to hire one apprentice each.
Digital learning consultancy Mint has announced the launch of Smart Translator, an AI-powered tool designed to reduce the time and cost of translating digital learning content.
Powtoon is unveiling 3 AI workflows designed to tackle one of the biggest hidden costs in organizations today: knowledge gaps. Join Powtoon’s big unboxing event on May 20 and see how teams are turning complex information into scalable, visual learning experiences.
New US data shows subject choice drives earnings more than university selectivity, with gaps widening over time.
Workforce analytics provider adds resilience measurement capability and expands beyond education sector.
Blify, the startup that turns Slack and Teams into intelligent learning platforms, today announced a $2.1 million pre-seed funding round to accelerate the development of its AI-native Learning Operating System. The company claims to deliver 10x higher engagement than traditional LMS platforms. Its customers, including Club Med and Kaufman & Broad, use Blify to train employees across multiple countries, reflecting the platform's global reach from its earliest days.
Neil Carberry to lead CIPD from September 2026, succeeding Peter Cheese after 14 years in role.
US data shows women dominate freelancing but set lower rates than men despite equal performance, widening the pay gap over time.
Learning and Development (L&D) has a value problem, not because it isn’t valuable, but because it struggles to prove it. And when L&D can’t prove impact, it doesn’t just lose credibility. It loses influence. It's time to be explicit about the problem. It’s called The Activity Trap, says Harry Chapman-Walker, CEO, Kallidus, and it’s undermining the value of L&D.
Vuolearning will present three new AI tools designed to generate new types of organisational insight. The tools support business decision‑making by transforming existing organisational data into business intelligence, enabling clearer competency mapping and improving the quality of e‑learning. Together, they provide organisations with better visibility into skills, development needs, and learning effectiveness.
A leadership tale for the age of AI, defining a new operating model for human-first, AI-powered teams.
Mobility drops, experience demands increase and pay gains weaken across US white-collar roles.
Security skill development solution to help security and IT leaders quickly close skills gaps in their organizations.
Enterprises risk $10.9m annual losses as AI investment accelerates but digital adoption lags, with workers losing hundreds of hours to poorly integrated systems.
US tech workers are now moving to Europe in greater numbers than the reverse; France, the UK and Switzerland lead gains; Mid-career hires dominate flows.
Virti has launched a new AI Coach that brings scalable, always-on coaching to every learner. Powered by Virtual Humans, it delivers structured sessions or on-demand practice, with personalised feedback that builds over time, helping teams continuously develop and improve.
Manageable will showcase a new product that helps managers develop a broad range of leadership skills via a sustainable self-learning habit.
TicTac Learn acquires Distrisoft, expanding into France and growing European learning tech footprint.
Most L&D teams are not ready to prove impact, with access to decision-makers the biggest barrier.
Leadership skills command a 40% pay premium as AI adoption increases demand for coordination and oversight.
Expert highlights impact of workspace conditions on stress and focus in remote work.
Workday rolls out Sana across its platform, positioning conversational AI and agents as the primary way to access and execute work across HR, finance and enterprise systems.
A growing share of UK workers are switching careers rather than simply moving between employers, highlighting rising demand for reskilling and workplace learning.
Employers report stronger hiring plans for Q2 2026, with AI delivering its strongest workplace returns in learning and development. Survey across 42 countries reflects sentiment before conflict escalated in the Middle East in late February.
New capability combines simulated workflows and customer conversations in one training environment. Interview with Khadim Batti, Whatfix founder and CEO.
Enterprise L&D leader Derek Bruce joins Easygenerator as chief learning and knowledge officer to shape responsible AI strategy and strengthen its position on scalable knowledge creation.
Revenues reach $9.6bn as Workday embeds AI and scales Sana learning inside its HCM core.
Enterprise software leader takes role with immediate effect.
553-worker survey, 5% tell managers about stress, 63% considered leaving, 52% made mistakes, HSE reports 964,000 stress cases, leadership capability and psychological safety questioned.
New EQ data finds internal friction and misdirected development, not AI skills, are slowing execution.
FA education arm, which supported 360,000 learners last year, introduces modular, role-based digital learning platform.
Abilitie launches Case Challenges, two-hour practice-based experiences that immerse participants in realistic business scenarios. Designed to target key leadership capabilities, the simulations help leaders practise real-time decision-making, navigate trade-offs, and see the consequences of their choices.
Global hiring demand is weakening, but emerging economies and services roles continue to grow as employers delay hiring amid uncertainty.
Bupa has launched three new apprenticeship academies focused on AI-enabled improvement, data and technology, and leadership in customer-centric care. The academies will train around 900 employees over three years and were announced ahead of National Apprenticeship Week.
AI tools scale faster than learning systems. Skills and role design lag behind adoption. Time saved lost to checking and rework. Learning now limits AI value.
Consulting firms are hiring fewer junior consultants while expanding AI roles and senior expertise.
Alongside its AI training expansion, government has set up a new unit to examine AI’s impact on jobs, bringing unions, business and academia into workforce planning.
With AI use lagging among smaller firms, government is positioning workforce skills as a route to wider business adoption and productivity gains.
The rollout of national AI foundations training brings external definition and recognition of skills that have so far developed informally at work.
Graduate job starts fall in the US, degree relevance declines, real starting pay hits a four year low.
Every UK adult will be eligible for AI foundations training as government and industry expand a national upskilling programme to reach 10 million workers by 2030.