Learning Pool Acquires True Office Learning
Derry (XI), January 2022 - Learning Pool, a UK-based leader in learning technology, has announced the acquisition of True Office Learning, the award-winning adaptive compliance technology firm based in New York City. True Office Learning is the creator of award-winning adaptive eLearning and behavioral-intelligence technology that measurably improves performance in organizations around the world.
Lecturio to Accelerate Growth of Its Medical-Education Platform
Leipzig (GER), January 2022 - Lecturio has announced that it has raised $45 million in growth capital, led by Sterling Partners ("Sterling"). Sterling partnered with Inspara Partners ("Inspara") in this investment, whose principals have long been affiliated with Sterling. Together, they bring to Lecturio a unique and successful track record of investing in and building global education enterprises.
» MOREBBC Learning English Teams Up with The Open University
London (UK), January 2022 - The award-winning team of BBC Learning English has collaborated with renowned academics from the UK's largest academic institution, The Open University, to explore the underlying nature of leadership. The resulting new twenty-part series explores the power of cults, the genius of visionaries, the unexpected power of individuals, the strength of community-led leadership, and whether leadership is best done by women.
» MORE100% of Virtual College Is Acquired by Netex
Ilkley (UK), January 2022 - "We are delighted to announce that Virtual College has reached an agreement with Netex, a Spanish technology company specialising in eLearning solutions and listed on the Spanish BME stock market, for them to acquire all the shares in Virtual College." Hannah Brindle, MD, of Virtual College commented, "The entire Virtual College Team is hugely excited about our collaboration with Netex."
Semcon Expands in Digital Learning
Derbyshire (UK), January 2022 - In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a growing number of organisations are discovering that digital learning solutions offer learning that is flexible and targeted to their audiences. Through the acquisition of the UK company Walkgrove, Semcon is expanding its leading offering in digital learning with a local presence in a new geographic market.
» MOREFirst CPD-Accredited Training Provider of VR Online Courses
London (UK) / San Mateo, CA (USA), January 2022 - VirtualSpeech is pleased to announce that it has become the first training provider to offer CPD-accredited virtual reality (VR) online courses. Over the last few weeks, the company has launched nine CPD-accredited courses that focus on soft skills like public speaking, business ethics, managing workplace stress, storytelling, sales pitching, video presentations, active listening, and more.
» MOREeCom Scotland Helps Future-Proof Organisations' Learning Strategies
Dunfermline (SCT), January 2022 - The internationally known provider of online training and assessment, eCom Scotland, is helping organisations future-proof their learning and assessment strategies. It has been encouraged to take this step by the growing focus on combatting climate change and the workplace becoming carbon neutral - fostered by the COP26 climate change conference held in Glasgow towards the end of last year.
Cathy Sands Joins SweetRush Talent Solutions Team
San Francisco, CA, (USA) January 2022 - SweetRush, a learning and development vendor known for engaging solutions and a culture of caring, has announced the addition of Cathy Sands to its growing Talent Solutions team, which helps clients build L&D teams with contingent labor.
» MOREthirst LXP Launches in Partnership with Anders Pink
Manchester (UK), January 2022 - A brand-new learning experience platform has been launched by bespoke learning platform creators BuildEmpire. Partnering with leading content curators is Anders Pink, who will curate content from thousands of sources, while thirst targets the content specifically to each user's profile.
» MOREThoughtworks Joins as Industry Collaborator
London (UK), January 2022 - Technology consultancy Thoughtworks has joined the Data Analytics Career Accelerator, a new programme developed by The London School of Economic and Political Science and online education company FourthRev. Set out as a specific skill in need earlier this year by the UK Government, there will be an estimated twenty million data analyst roles required by 2025 globally. This, combined with Thoughtworks' research showing that just 40 percent of CEOs worldwide regard their own knowledge of data strategy as "good", points to the fact that companies are eager to address the issue.
Totara Announces 2021 Totara Partner Award Winners
Wellington (NZL), January 2022 - Totara, a leading provider of enterprise learning, engagement, and performance management technology, is pleased to announce the 2021 winners of its coveted annual Totara Partner Awards.
» MORELearning Technologies Moves to May 2022
London (UK), January 2022 - In response to the increased threat and potential disruption from the continued pandemic, the Learning Technologies Conference and Exhibition 2022 at ExCeL London will move to 04-05 May.
» MOREHow to Create a Learning Programme for EDI
London (UK), January 2022 - EDI has become a top priority for all organisations and especially charities. A new white paper, published by the Charity Learning Consortium, explains how to create an effective learning programme in equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI).
