Derry (XI), September 2026 - Learning Pool, a global provider of workplace learning and performance solutions, has announced its official rebrand to Confirm.

Santa Monica, CA (USA), September 2026 - Cornerstone OnDemand Inc. , a global leader in workforce readiness solutions, has announced the launch of the DisasterReady mobile app, where humanitarians can download courses for offline mobile learning, providing access to critical training even with limited or no internet. The courses provided aim to build skills that help aid workers complete difficult and often dangerous work more safely and effectively, at no cost.

Vilnius (LT), September 2026 - Guideless, the AI-powered software training and operational knowledge platform, has raised a €1 million pre-seed funding round to help companies significantly reduce time and money spent on creating and maintaining workflow training materials.

Austin, TX (USA), September 2026 - 360training.com, Inc., recognized by Newsweek’s America’s Top Online Learning Providers list, has announced the acquisition of select assets from Electronic Medical Certification (eMedCert.com). The acquisition expands 360training’s presence in healthcare training, adding an established life support certification brand to its growing portfolio of training providers serving learners across the United States.

Indianapolis, IN (USA), September 2026 - Open LMS, a global leader in open source learning management systems, has announced a transition in its executive leadership team. The organization will welcome Maura Connor to the role of Chief Executive Officer, and Willem Boom to the role of Senior Vice President, Global Sales.

Nottingham (UK), September 2026 - Thrive, the AI-powered enablement platform, today launched Kiki Admin, putting over 100 platform actions behind a single prompt. Create and manage content, audiences, permissions and events – ask Kiki, and she handles it. This marks a step change in what it means to run a modern people platform, and makes the case for Thrive as an operating system for people teams, not just another tool in the stack.

Toronto (CA), September 2026 - Cognota, the market leader in Learning Operations (LearnOps®), has announced two executive appointments as the company accelerates its next phase of growth: Beth Gantz as Chief Revenue Officer & Acting COO, and James Spere as Chief Product Technology Officer.

Raleigh, NC (USA), September 2026 - Training Industry has acquired substantially all the assets of BetterWork Media Group, including the Chief Learning Officer and Chief Talent Officer brands.

Pittsburgh, PV (USA), August 2026 - Panopto, the global leader in AI-powered video knowledge management, has announced a new generation of knowledge intelligence capabilities designed to help organizations instantly discover, understand, reuse, and apply the trusted expertise already captured in video.

Austin, TX (USA), August 2026 - OpenSesame, a leading provider of online learning content, has announced it has become Workday’s first and only embedded learning content partner, marking a significant catalyst for how Workday customers access learning and develop their workforce.

Boston, MA (USA), August 2026 - Skillsoft, a leading AI-native skills management platform, today introduced Skillsoft AI Coach, a new coaching experience available through the Skillsoft Percipio® platform. AI Coach gives employees private, personalized coaching tied to their role, goals and the skills their work requires. This helps organizations connect learning investments more closely to employee development and skill building.

Birmingham (UK), August 2026 - Omniplex Learning is delighted to announce a new partnership with KNOLSKAPE, a global experiential learning technology company, to launch OL Business Simulations. 

Franklin, TN (USA), August 2026 - Rustici Software, a global eLearning standards and learning technology organization, has announced the launch of Content Controller 5.0. This major release intends to bridge the gap between virtual instructor-led training, in-the-flow-of-work learning, and centralized tracking. Content Controller 5.0 greatly expands content types and emphasizes easier access, with major additions of virtual instructor-led training (VILT) through Zoom, YouTube and Vimeo imports, and simplified single sign-on (SSO) tracking.

Mountain View, CA (USA), August 2026 - Coursera has invested $100 million in LearnVector, a new AI learning company founded by Coursera co-founder Andrew Ng.

London (UK), August 2026 -nMediazoo Group has launched Human Performance, an eight-week campaign exploring how organisations can improve performance by combining behavioural science, creative storytelling and AI capability.