The digital learning providers have been selected for the Watch List which celebrates organisations that demonstrate unique strengths and capabilities in their sales training solutions.
Newcross Healthcare has won gold for Onboarding Programme of the Year and Travelodge took home silver in the Learning Technologies Award.
Sponge has achieved the pinnacle status of gold accredited learning technologies provider.
Cyber-attacks are on the rise and there aren’t enough cyber security professionals to go around. To address and alleviate future disruptions, organisations must focus on embedding a culture of compliance by putting systems and adaptable training in place to protect their business, employees and customers. Here are three ways to keep your organisation secure through targeted, skills-based upskilling.
New brand promise underpinned by expert consultancy service and cutting-edge data analytics platform.
Sponge is kicking off the new year with a bang. Skill Pills by Sponge, the content library of over 400 off-the-shelf microlearning courses, has been refreshed with a new look and feel to make digital upskilling unforgettable.
Sponge has won a gold Brandon Hall Group award in the Best Advance in Learning Management Technology for Compliance Training category, celebrating the innovative compliance learning solution Sponge delivered in partnership with Travelodge.
Sponge through to the final stage of judging for multiple learning awards categories this year, including Outstanding External Provider.
Sponge chosen for the Watch List due to the capabilities, experience, and expertise demonstrated through its assessment and evaluation products and services.
Sponge's recent virtual roundtable put digital learning fatigue under the spotlight for interrogation. In light of this important discussion, featuring input from some of the top L&D minds from the likes of Google, AstraZeneca, Deloitte, and more, we have complied some key takeaways and top tips to help your organisation overcome digital learning fatigue.
Sponge’s partnership with Newcross has been shortlisted in the category of ‘Best Technology-based Onboarding Programme’.
The UK’s largest independent hotel brand has partnered with Sponge since 2020, to assist in the deployment of a data-driven compliance learning strategy.
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and digital learning provider Sponge have launched an admin and clerical people training programme (‘ACE’) to develop essential soft skills.
The digital learning provider won two gold awards in the ‘Best Advance in Compliance Training’ category and one gold award in the ‘Best Advance in Custom Content’.
Announcement reflects Sponge's ambition to drive DE&I by expanding its youth network.
Sponge's final report following Learning Technologies 2022 investigates L&D's insights for finance and professional services organisations.
In the fourth of five post-Learning Technologies insights reports, Sponge explores the three key insights for L&D practitioners working in the tech sector to consider.
Digital learning provider, Sponge, has received a prestigious Top 20 award for the best Online Learning Library from Training Industry, the leading research and information resource for corporate learning leaders.
From understanding how adults learn, to unlocking training techniques that capitalise on neuroscience, Sponge’s new handbook explores Learning Science best practice for L&D leaders, managers, and design practitioners.
Continuing the series of post-Learning Technologies insights reports, Sponge explores three key learning and development trends from the manufacturing and automotive sector.
Following on from last week's Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Insights Report, Sponge has turned its attention to the retail sector to look at three key insights that can help support the sector's L&D teams in 2022 and beyond.
The first of five industry specific reports exploring emerging trends in workplace learning, the report boasts three key insights for L&D practitioners within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector.
Announcement of new executive suite follows Sponge’s recent repositioning as a digital learning ‘core leader’ in 2022 Fosway 9-Grid™.
In this Q&A interview, Mark Story, Head of Learning Innovation at Newcross Healthcare, discusses how behavioural change can be achieved through immersive technology, authentic storytelling, and real-life characters.
Elevation from ‘Core Challenger’ to ‘Core Leader’ follows successful integration of four acquired brands into one Sponge Group.
Sponge, the UK-based digital learning provider, has launched a new interview series, inviting subject matter experts from the digital learning arena to share their insights on the latest industry challenges.
Sponge, the UK-based digital learning provider, has been recognised as one of the most innovative companies in the UK learning technologies space, placing at number four in the EdTech 50 ranking for 2022.
Sponge, the leading digital learning provider, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and DVSA’s official publishing partner, The Stationery Office (TSO) have launched a new and improved theory training solution for learner drivers, riders, and instructors.
Sponge is proud to present its second session at this summer’s Learning Technologies Digital Experience, featuring Pam Hamilton, author of 'Supercharged Teams'. She will be joined by Skill Pill's CEO Gerry Griffin and Dan Curtis from Travelodge in a session on 'A better normal: Successfully adjusting to hybrid working', on Tuesday, June 29th.
Sponge Group is delighted to announce the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer, Adam Poulter.
Digital learning leader Sponge is upping the game, bringing in educational neuroscientist Paul Howard-Jones from Bristol University, as an associate advisor.
The Sponge Group is delighted to announce the acquisition of Idox Compliance, one of Europe’s leading providers of compliance elearning solutions.
In the 2021 Fosway 9-Grid™, Sponge has been identified as a digital learning provider on an accelerating trajectory upwards within the Core Challenger Zone, as compared to last year.
Sponge and Skill Pill have released Power of Q - a series of training in various aspects of intelligence - to kick off the campaign ‘Power up your best self in 2021’. It is aimed to help organisations leverage these skills within their teams to set them up for success in today’s changing workplace.
Learn from the Financial Times’ ‘Chart Doctor’ Alan Smith as he presents “5 Ways to Raise Your Game in Data Visualisation”.
Leading digital learning provider Sponge has supported Digital Unite, an award-winning digital inclusion organisation, to create a series of free modules to help people connect at Christmas.
Sponge, a leading digital learning provider, launches a refreshed brand and a new website to celebrate the expansion of the Sponge Group, under Aliter Capital's investment and guidance.
Aliter Capital, who own Sponge, have acquired Skill Pill, to further strengthen the newly enlarged group’s credentials as a market leading full-service digital learning business.
Halloween is upon us once more, but throughout the year, in the elearning industry, we encounter - repeatedly - certain learning myths that are just refusing to die. With this Halloween story, we're hoping to drive the stake through the heart of these undead time- and productivity suckers.
At Sponge, we have chosen these seven highlights of this year’s Learning Technologies Summer Forum week of online learning collaboration.
Custom digital learning provider Sponge launches free cybersecurity training to help individuals, employees and businesses stay cybersafe during the coronavirus outbreak as cyber criminals seek to exploit individuals and home workers via COVID-19 related online scams.
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and Sponge make interactive handwashing game available to all to help support the prevention of the spread of viruses.
Sponge reveals the data L&D is already capturing, as well as the biggest barriers to data collection in learning. The findings were taken from a live poll of over 100 participants at the seminar: ‘Six inspiring ways to enhance the learning experience using data’ at Learning Technologies 2020.
Learning Technologies Company of the Year (silver winner) Sponge and sister company Bolt get seriously creative on Stand K50 at this year’s Learning Technologies 2020 at ExCeL London on 12-13 February.
Award-winning custom digital learning company, Sponge, has been acquired by Aliter Capital to form part of the private equity firm’s corporate training group. The company will play a strategic role in supporting Aliter’s goal to establish a major new force in the learning technology market.
Learning Provider of the Year, Sponge, launches training to ensure employee compliance with anti-bribery legislation. Based on the UK Bribery Act 2010 and international principles, the learning game helps organisations combat corruption and protect corporate reputation. The game is the third in the ‘Sorted’ series of off-the-shelf compliance training solutions - following GDPR Sorted and Cybersecurity Sorted – for the ‘seriously creative’ digital learning provider.
Digital learning provider Sponge – the LPI’s Learning Provider of the Year 2019 – will be highlighting the benefits of using play and creativity to engage learners at Learning Live, 133 Houndsditch, London on 4-5 September 2019.
AstraZeneca, the global biopharmaceutical company and Sponge, a leader in innovative custom digital learning won a coveted Brandon Hall Group silver award for Excellence in Learning 2019.
A series of webinars this August will go behind the scenes of Cybersecurity Sorted, a new learning game, created by award-winning learning provider, Sponge. Hosted by Lucy Gibbs, Innovation Producer, and Ben Singer, Commercial Lead, at Sponge, the webinars will take place at 3:00 PM BST on 8 and 22 August.
The LPI's Learning Provider of the Year, Sponge, launches Cybersecurity Sorted, an engaging learning game which transforms cybersecurity training to make people a first line of defence for businesses.
To mark Learning at Work Week 2019, Sponge has launched Design and Animation Academies aimed at attracting and developing top graduate talent. The initiative reflects increasing demand for learning and visual design expertise in the rapidly growing organisation, ensures that new recruits meet the high standards expected from the Learning Provider of the Year 2019 and tackles the bigger challenge of a UK-wide digital skills shortage.
Europe’s largest independently-owned custom digital learning provider has moved into Dublin’s ‘Silicon Docks’ region, cementing its presence in Ireland and supporting the company’s ongoing overseas growth ambitions. The new office, based at WeWork's Dublin Landings campus, is headed up by Sponge’s recently promoted Client Development Manager, John Meagher. The company is initially recruiting for two Client Development Associates.
Learning Solutions Specialist at Sponge and Global Sustainability Education and Engagement Lead at AstraZeneca join forces to talk Creative Compliance: Embedding Ethical Culture in AstraZeneca’s DNA. The webinar is hosted by the Learning and Skills Group (LSG) and chaired by Don Taylor, Chairman of the Learning and Performance Institute (LPI).
Sponge wins GOLD in the Learning Provider of the Year category at the 2019 Learning and Performance Institute (LPI) Learning Awards. The event celebrates the highest achievements in workplace learning and development.
Sponge celebrates its 15th birthday at Learning Technologies 2019 on 13-14 February. The Learning Technologies Company of the Year Silver Award winner has a larger than usual presence at this year’s exhibition and conference, being staged for the first time at ExCeL London in London’s Docklands.
Sponge opens Sheffield office and appoints Sam Lydiat as new Head of Project Management.
Sponge unveils a new brand and logo reflecting the company’s rapid growth, international expansion plans and impressive global client list.
Rounding off a successful 2018, custom digital learning provider, Sponge, has been named as a finalist in the prestigious Learning Provider of the Year category in the LPI #LearningAwards.
Hot on the heels of winning the Learning Technologies Company of the Year silver award, Sponge picks up Best Technological or Creative Business award and is highly commended as Exporter of the Year. Sponge's winning attributes include “a clever business strategy, a determined leader and a strong motivated team”.
Custom digital learning provider, Sponge, has won silver in the coveted Learning Technologies Company of the Year category at the 2018 LT Awards. The judges describe Sponge as “the most inspirational organisation” among the 2018 finalists.
Some of the world’s top innovators are the inspiration for change and new ideas in workplace learning at the biggest learning technologies event in Europe this summer.
Award-winning learning provider, Sponge UK, is inviting visitors at Europe’s largest learning technologies event to join them on a journey of exploration and discovery in outstanding workplace learning. At Learning Technologies 2018, (London Olympia, 31 January – 1 February), Sponge is giving delegates the opportunity to get hands on with a new learning game that has been designed by Sponge exclusively for the event.
Learning professionals visiting Learning Technologies 2017 Summer Forum will get a tour of workplace learning in 2025 in the company of an award-winning learning technologies designer.
Multi award-winning learning provider, Sponge UK is ‘mixing it up’ at Europe’s largest learning technologies event to help businesses get the most out of workplace learning.
Judges at the 2017 Learning Awards looking for outstanding examples of best practice, innovation and excellence in Learning and Development have shortlisted Sponge UK three times.
Expert advice on how to engage employees in the knowledge they need to safeguard company data will be on offer at an interactive webinar this October.
Learning design excellence, talent and innovation at Sponge UK is recognised in the shortlist for the 2016 Learning Technologies Awards.
The success of NHS elearning programmes in engaging staff and delivering time and cost savings is being highlighted at a major healthcare event in London.
The real life results achieved by organisations using gamification and games as part of workplace learning programmes will be explore in a forthcoming webinar.
Using 360-degree interactive video to enhance workplace learning will be explored at a special session at DevLearn, North America’s leading learning technologies event.
An NHS elearning programme that makes compliance training fun and convenient, while saving £200,000 in three months, has been shortlisted for a leading award.
A four-day online event on how to use learning technologies to innovate, integrate and inspire in the workplace has brought together over 250 delegates and 25 learning experts.
An international panel of L&D experts will be considering how Brexit may affect the global industry, as part of a new online learning technologies event.
A new elearning programme to help teachers improve their knowledge and confidence in key aspects of computing theory is being launched in the UK.
Some of the biggest names in L&D are joining a new event this summer looking at how to use learning technologies to innovate, integrate and inspire in the workplace.
The benefits of combining technology, games and face-to-face training to enhance business simulations will be explored at the Learning Technologies 2016 Summer Forum this month.
An expert industry panel will discuss how to equip L&D for the future during a special online event this month.
Learning leaders will be talking about the action L&D professionals can take to improve business impact during a series of interviews at the CIPD Learning and Development Show 2016.
Story Contracting, one of the fastest growing infrastructure companies in the UK has launched its first elearning induction programme for new employees.
The impact of gamification and games in workplace learning will take centre stage in a social media event this April.
An elearning programme is being launched to help health and social care workers broaden their knowledge of cancer care in the community.
A live webinar will explore the benefits of using interactive video as part of a workplace learning strategy.
Elearning company Sponge UK has been named among the best places to work in the UK in a leading workplace study published by the Sunday Times.
An interactive webinar for learning professionals will outline how the latest innovations in multi-device elearning technology can be used to keep learners inspired and challenged.
An innovative online induction programme that not only provides essential training for new employees but helps identify the brightest potential talent has won gold at The Learning Awards.
Elearning company Sponge UK has won an award in recognition of the learning and development it provides for its own employees.
Staff and partners joining Specsavers will be able to earn a virtual coin to donate to charity in a new online induction course.
Elearning provider Sponge UK has been included on a list of the 50 most innovative and inventive creative companies in England.
A cyber security online training programme is being offered to teachers to help them play a key role in combatting cyber threats to schools.
The role multi-device elearning games and video can play in inspiring a love of learning will be explored at Learning Technologies 2016 by award-winning learning organisation, Sponge UK.
A new interactive video featuring actors with disabilities reveals what it can feel like for vulnerable people when a charity fundraiser knocks on the door.
New elearning for the growing data centre industry is being launched aimed at helping employees and visitors stay safe, reduce downtime risks and avoid possible accidents in the mission critical space.
An expert panel of L&D leaders will be answering questions on the state of the elearning industry in 2016 during a special online event.
Elearning provider Sponge UK has been named in The Sunday Times 100 Best Small Companies to Work For 2016.
How elearning games fit into workplace learning and how they can create greater learner engagement are among the topics explored at a webinar for L&D professionals this month.
Award-winning learning provider, Sponge UK is using its expertise in multi-device elearning games to create a fun festive challenge.
Leading sports retailer, Sports Direct is extending its online induction for new staff with two new elearning modules.
Elearning experts have recognised the importance of creativity and innovation in driving the industry forward by naming Sponge UK as Outstanding Learning Organisation of the Year.
United Biscuits (UB), the leading manufacturer of biscuits, cakes and snacks, is supporting ongoing culture change in the organisation with new elearning for its staff.
The role elearning can play in creating a positive and lasting induction experience for new employees will be explored in an interactive webinar this month.
The eLearning Network’s annual conference will hear how “thinking like game designers” can help learning professionals unlock the full potential of games in digital learning.
An induction programme by Farmfoods that not only welcomes new employees to the company but helps to identify potential managers has been shortlisted for a top award by the Learning and Performance Institute (LPI).
Viewers of the live-streamed internet television channel, Learning Now TV (LNTV), will be able to see an exclusive interview with Louise Pasterfield, Managing Director of elearning provider, Sponge UK this month.
The impact multi-device learning is having in the workplace and how businesses can make the most of responsive learning opportunities are among the topics being explored in a week long social media event.
How games work to increase engagement and how they fit into workplace elearning are among the questions being answered at a seminar at the World of Learning exhibition and conference.
The team behind the award-winning Adapt responsive technology will be answering questions on multi-device elearning at the first ever Adapt Hangout.
Custom-made elearning provider, Sponge UK has been shortlisted in one of the most sought-after categories of the 2015 Elearning Awards.
One of the largest NHS Trusts providing community, mental health, learning disability and social care services in England is transforming its workplace training with 13 new elearning modules aimed at helping to improve safety and free up more time for staff to spend with patients.
Taking a cue from nature on Social Learning, and how to make the most of it in business is the topic of a new webinar, hosted by award-winning elearning provider, Sponge UK.
The role games can play as a teaching tool for decision making will be explored in an interactive webinar this month.
Supermarket chain, Waitrose is rolling out an innovative elearning game about the law on selling alcohol, tobacco and other age restricted products.
How emerging technologies will change elearning in the future is the subject of a week-long social media event aimed at generating debate and awareness about the latest trends.
L&D teams looking to integrate games into their elearning are being offered practical tips and examples at Learning Technologies 2015 Summer Forum (June 16).
Retailer Mothercare is modernising its approach to health and safety training by moving online with its first ever elearning course for staff.
A new book about the rapid expansion of an elearning company challenges the myths about growth, and reveals how businesses can overcome the obstacles that stop them growing bigger.
Award-winning elearning company, Sponge UK, will be sharing practical ideas on how to introduce game thinking into elearning at the CIPD Learning & Development Show 2015.
A polling station is the unlikely setting for a new online game aimed at bringing the experience of voting to life for first-time voters.
Compliance elearning has a bad reputation but an interactive webinar this month will reveal ways to help learners understand the benefits and even learn to love it.
A research training project investigating the role of creativity in human thinking and innovation is working with award-winning elearning company, Sponge UK.
Techniques for evoking emotion in elearning to boost learner engagement will be offered at an interactive webinar this month.
Sponge is a leading digital learning provider founded in 2004 with over 200 employees across Europe. Sponge offers innovative and engaging learning solutions to drive behavioural change, with data-driven outcomes, within global organisations.