Helix, the AI skills intelligence platform by 5app, has been named a Top 20 AI Coaching and Learner Support Tool by learning technology experts Training Industry.
Cognota has acquired Learnexus, an AI-driven marketplace of over 3,000 on-demand L&D specialists. The acquisition expands Cognota's LearnOps® platform from capacity planning and intelligence into execution, enabling learning teams to instantly activate specialized experts — instructional designers, facilitators, developers, and consultants — directly within their existing workflows. Powered by AI and usage-based pricing, the combined platform allows enterprises to move from strategy to delivery faster, at a fraction of the cost of traditional agencies or full-time hires.
The partnership connects Leena AI’s AI colleagues to Thrive’s learning platform, so employees & admins can find answers and take action across their learning and development tools through a single, everyday conversation.
Global benefits leaders are under more pressure than ever. EU Pay Transparency. Board-level ROI scrutiny. A five-generation workforce. And AI landing on their desks before the data foundations are anywhere near ready.
Acteon share simple, practical actions in their upcoming webinar to help close the gap between AI strategy and the everyday choices people make.
Most L&D reports prove that training happened. Leadership wants to know what it changed. This template is built around the second question.
Speexx has been named “Professional Development Platform of the Year” in the 2026 EdTech Breakthrough Awards, highlighting its continued impact in shaping how global organizations approach workforce development.
CLO100, the Professional Body for Learning Leaders, has announced a 12-month partnership with leadership development and executive coaching specialist Energising Leaders.
Half of customer education teams describe their programmes as mature, but new research finds only 19% meet operational maturity criteria.
AI certifications have exploded since ChatGPT, shifting from specialist machine learning credentials to mainstream AI literacy and GenAI courses.
Mindtools Kineo's Anna Barnett examines the gap between intention and action and the role of behavioural design in closing it.
Hemsley Fraser has launched a new Human Skills and AI curriculum to help organisations build their AI fluency, confidence and human-centred capabilities, to make best use of AI. The company developed its curriculum in response to worldwide demand from enterprises and growth firms wanting to build the most effective ways for humans to work confidently with AI, whether at individual, team, and company-wide levels. Despite AI’s widespread adoption, it’s often treated as a largely technological change with comparatively few organisations developing people's understanding of the impacts and the capabilities needed to ensure optimal AI use.
Speexx achieved a score of 956/1000 in its latest CyberVadis assessment, marking its highest rating to date and reinforcing its continued focus on data protection.
Acorn has acquired B Online Learning, adding elearning services, a learning platform and ANZ’s only Articulate Certified Training Partner to its skills business.
More than 2,300 people have registered for an AI and data storytelling workshop, reflecting demand for guidance on visualisation, communication and AI oversight.
AI is transforming workforce performance and productivity and reshaping how work gets done. Organizations are racing to meet this potential – 88%* report regular AI use. However, most are still in the experimentation phase, with two-thirds* yet to scale AI across their organization. The challenge is no longer access to AI tools but helping people to adopt new ways of working.
New assessment awards professional designations based on business impact, strategic leadership and measurable organisational outcomes. Cathy Hoy, CEO at CLO100 and Charles Jennings, Chief Moderator, join Learning News to explain the new professional designations and why the L&D profession needs them.
HR and payroll software provider Cezanne has acquired workplace learning platform Learn Amp.
LNTV, Jun 25: Jane Bozarth on why networks, culture, and human judgment are the real engine of organisational learning; Martin Couzins on the Microsoft 2026 Work Trends report; Challenging assumptions about effective learning with Andy Lancaster and Tom McDowall.
AI, evolution and contentless courses. Acteon's Rebecca Trigg shares insights from this years CIPD Festival of Work.
New independent consultancy, Think Human, applies behavioural science to boost organisational performance and people-centred change.
Ciphr has been shortlisted for five awards at the 2026 Thames Valley Tech & Innovation Awards, including tech company of the year
The World of Learning Conference & Exhibition, taking place on 6 & 7 October 2026, has announced a selection of free, expert-led sessions from speakers including keynote Alex Brooker, Nick Gonios, Melanie Martinelli, David James and many more…
New AI Performance Officer deploys agentic AI coaches that operate continuously inside workflows to drive measurable business performance
When employees can't see clear opportunities for growth, they're more likely to look elsewhere. In this webinar, Learning Pool explores how career visibility, skills transparency, and internal mobility influence employee engagement and retention.
Imparta wins at IBIS Capital's EdTechX Summit, adding to another strong year of award and analyst recognition for Imparta's sales-aware AI
UK employers report worsening skills shortages while reducing recruitment and largely overlooking young people outside work and education.
LONDON, UK — 16.06.2026 — Fuse, the learning platform built for real-world performance, today announced that its platform repositioning - anchored by the launch of Fuse 4.2 and its new AI coaching solution, Lyra - has been strongly validated by leading research and analyst firm Brandon Hall Group™.
A bite-sized news round up: AI reshapes talent acquisition, Evidence Informed Practice Conference, Learning Technologies Awards, Career switching; Plus all the headlines from Learning News.
Rolls-Royce and global talent development partner Hemsley Fraser have claimed the best in manufacturing award at the 2026 Learning Excellence Awards. The two companies received the industry accolade for their delivery of the ‘Pandorus’ learning and development (L&D) programme, created to fast-track the growth of technical, leadership and coaching skills for technical specialists in Rolls-Royce’ Submarines business. This creative L&D programme looks beyond internal expertise, combining real-world and problem-solving challenges to hone specialists’ leadership and wider skills for future roles.
Learning News highlights with speakers and participants at the Evidence Informed Practice Conference 2026.
Thrive, the AI-powered employee platform, has been selected by fashion powerhouse AllSaints Group to support communications and engagement across its 2,300-strong global workforce, including teams at its modern American luxury menswear brand, John Varvatos.
Full length interviews with speakers and participants at the Evidence Informed Practice Conference 2026.
The Learning Magazine Special Edition is now available, bringing together diverse voices from across the industry to explore the most pressing challenges L&D teams face today.
"Easily the best work event I have been to." We loved hearing that from one of our delegates in Lisbon last week. The 11th Rewards, Benefits & Wellbeing Summit has come and gone - but the conversations, connections, and ideas it sparked are just getting started. Read the recap here.
Pearson has joined the UK's AI Skills Boost initiative, which aims to equip 10 million workers with AI skills by 2030.
Face‑to‑face and virtual classroom training remain central to enterprise learning strategies, yet the operational practices used to plan and run them have not evolved at the same pace. Drawing on analyst insights from Brandon Hall Group, this article explores how scale brings new complexity into focus, and why execution is becoming an increasingly important consideration for learning leaders.
New research by Ciphr reveals people's biggest career regrets.
More workers are changing career paths as AI-related roles attract talent from research, analysis and engineering jobs, according to Revelio Labs.
Co-located with World of Learning, the Workforce Solutions Conference will take place on 6 & 7 October 2026. The Conference Programme has now been released, alongside Delegate packages and early-bird rates, giving HR attendees an early opportunity to explore what’s on and secure their place.
The US economy added 123,700 jobs in May; Hiring, job postings and advertised salaries edge lower.
Persistent 'Sunday dread' may indicate deeper workplace issues rather than routine pre-week nerves, according to occupational health and safety expert.
Join us for drinks on the rooftop, with our ever-popular Summer mixer, sponsored by Mint. Hosted in Brighton on 25th June, from 14:30 to 19:00, with drinks and pizza provided, it's a great day for learning, relaxing, and networking.
New industry-wide initiative aims to provide definitive, anonymous data on L&D salaries, budgets, and team structures to map the reality of modern Learning Departments
The IDTX event series has issued an open call for speakers ahead of its one-day virtual conference on 22 October 2026, inviting learning and development and performance enablement professionals to share evidence-informed practice with the wider industry.
Most training content still starts life in PowerPoint. That is not the problem. The problem is that 'made in PowerPoint' too often means dense slides, decorative clip art, and a wall of bullet points that a learner skims and forgets by the next screen.
New research explores the gap between responsible AI principles and what people actually do – and some practical ways organisations are responding.
AI agents need access to workforce, skills and learning data, placing governance at the heart of enterprise AI strategies.
TalentLMS to host a webinar exploring how AI is changing workplace learning, as part of the next session in the World of Learning Webinars series. Taking place on 10 June 2026, the session will examine why employees are increasingly turning to AI and informal training systems, and how organisations can bridge the relevance gap between training and daily work.
Fitch Learning and HearstLab invest in Founderz to integrate AI learning technology across Fitch Learning’s global financial services client base.
The World of Learning Conference & Exhibition will take place on 6 & 7 October 2026 at the NEC, Birmingham. Ahead of the event, organisers have released the Conference programme, delegate packages and early-bird rates, providing attendees with an early opportunity to explore the agenda and secure their place.
Awards programme announced with 25 categories, including four new awards, and a July 2026 submission deadline.
New AI-powered coaching solution helps employees learn, practise, apply knowledge and improve performance in the flow of work.
Hemsley Fraser has been recognised for its excellence in learning services for the corporate learning and development (L&D) market by being included in Training Industry Inc.’s 2026 Top Training Companies™ list for Learning Services. Hemsley’s selection for the Top 20 list marks the fifteenth consecutive year of recognition for the UK-based learning and development experts.
L&D Free Spirits launches Freelancer Insight Survey for the third year running, continuing to support members and the People Development community.
Virtual College has launched a new course on female genital mutilation (FGM). The course is designed to raise awareness among members of the public and frontline community workers — including taxi drivers, hospitality staff, retail workers, and volunteers — who may encounter individuals at risk of or affected by FGM. It covers the origins and types of FGM, how to recognise warning signs, and appropriate ways to support victims or those at risk.
5app, the AI-powered learning ecosystem, has been named a High Performer by G2, the world’s largest and most trusted data source on B2B software, in the 2026 Learning Experience Platform (LXP) Grid Report.
Fosway Group, Europe’s #1 HR industry analyst, has released its 2026 9-Grid™ for Talent Acquisition, revealing a European hiring market that is cautious, fragmented and increasingly shaped by AI disruption.
Poor mental health now costs UK employers £51 billion a year - yet burnout continues to rise. In this latest Summit Solutions article, Wellbound+ explores why traditional wellbeing strategies may no longer be enough, and what Reward & Benefits leaders should be focusing on instead.
Mindtools Kineo has been named in Training Industry’s 2026 list of Top 20 Learning Services Companies, recognising its breadth and impact across the corporate learning and development (L&D) market.
Speexx has launched a specialized digital language training solution designed for railway professionals working in multilingual, safety-critical and cross-border environments.
Seven months into the Victorian Government accessible communication policy, one thing is obvious: messages must be clearer, faster and more accessible.
Mediazoo takes two Golds at the New York Festivals, with standout work for HSBC and Tiffany & Co., recognised on the global stage at the Storytellers Gala. A big win for story-first thinking, proving that in a crowded, noisy landscape, it’s bold, human narratives that truly cut through. Fuelled by its ‘Storytelling at Scale’ proposition, the award-winning work showcases the power of combining strategic narrative with world class creative execution. “In a world saturated with content, it’s the strength of the story that sets our work apart”, says CEO, Giles Smith, at Mediazoo Group
The Tech Imaginarium, a new podcast series from John Helmer's successful Learning Hack stable launches Tuesday 26 May 2026 — marking the centenary of Amazing Stories, the magazine that founded modern science fiction.
Mediazoo brings together S2T, its Centre for Story, Strategy & Training, with its Creative Studio in a single proposition that equips leaders with strategic narrative and enables teams to deliver it at scale.
CLO100 has announced the appointment of Charles Jennings as Chief Moderator for its professional Experience Assessment. The framework establishes a validated pathway for senior Learning and Development professionals to secure industry-recognised post-nominals: Associate (ACLO®), Member (MCLO®), and Fellow (FCLO®).
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.
New research from the Learning and Performance Institute shows learning leaders have moved beyond AI hype - but major gaps remain in literacy, governance, data fluency and strategic capability.
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.
Learning Pool, a leading provider of learning technology solutions, today announced the acquisition of Confirm, an AI-first people development platform.
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.
The award recognises the success of the PDX Sales Academy in building a scalable, buyer-centric approach to commercial capability and performance improvement.
Authors can generate a draft course from a short description and source files, then edit it inside the platform before publishing.
Survey finds major disconnect between executive confidence and employee experience around AI capability development.
Andy Candler has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Free Spirits and joins Founder Kim Ellis as business partner.
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.
Behaviour change consultancy Acteon has released TikTok style training helping employees use AI safely, effectively and confidently.
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.
Now in its fourth edition, Totara’s Learning with IMPACT event returns to explore another essential L&D challenge. Each event connects hundreds of L&D professionals worldwide to discuss a different theme and hear talks from leaders across the industry.
CIPD labour market data shows employers prioritising productivity, workforce planning and AI adoption as confidence remains subdued.
The Learning Network's second mastery day of the year is nearly here, and it’s all about learning design. Join us for a day of hands-on workshops that’ll let you get stuck in to learn new - or improve your existing - learning design skills.
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.
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