Ambition Introduces New AI Assistant to Transform Coaching
Chattanooga, TEN (USA), January 2026 - Ambition unveiled its AI-Powered Coaching Assistant, an easy-to use-chat interface that enables frontline sales managers and revenue leaders to interact with and leverage real-time performance insights, rep-specific coaching suggestions, and actionable forecast analysis.
» MORECoursera to Combine With Udemy to Empower the Global Workforce
Mountain View, CA / San Francisco, CA (USA), January 2026 - Coursera, Inc. and Udemy, Inc. have announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Coursera will combine with Udemy in an all-stock transaction. Based on the closing prices of Coursera and Udemy common stock on December 16, 2025, the implied equity value of the combined company is approximately $2.5 billion.
» MORESkillsoft and edX Form Strategic Partnership to Expand University-Led Learning
Boston, MA (USA), January 2026 - Skillsoft, the leading AI-native skills management platform built for the human + AI era, has announced a strategic partnership with edX, the global online education provider from 2U. edX’s catalog of courses from leading universities and companies, including instructor-led executive education programs, will integrate directly into the Skillsoft Percipio Platform.
StretchSense Raises $2.3M to Drive Global Expansion of XR Training Gloves
Edinburgh (SCT), January 2026 - Wearables technology firm StretchSense, which specialises in high-tech data capture gloves, has secured its latest external investment, a $2.3 million (£1.75m) round led by PXN Ventures and supported by Scottish Enterprise, as the company aims to drive the global expansion of its extended reality (XR) training glove that enables organisations to immerse staff in simulated environments. To date, StretchSense has raised almost $20 million through three external rounds.
goFLUENT Acquires the Business Operations of Learnship Networks
Geneva (CH), January 2026 - goFLUENT, a global leader in B2B language training and assessment solutions, announced the successful conclusion of its acquisition of the business operations of Learnship Networks GmbH ("Learnship").
» MOREWhy Africa Is the Future of Global Education
Raleigh, NC (USA), January 2026 - Africa is set to become the centre of the global workforce by 2050, but a lack of access to affordable, high-quality education tools holds back its full potential. This article explores how generative AI is removing cost barriers and why EdTech companies must adopt inclusive, partnership-focused pricing models to unlock the continent's future.
» MORETotara achieves ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification
London (UK), January 2026 - Totara, a global provider of learning management solutions trusted for compliance in highly regulated sectors, is proud to announce that it has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, the internationally recognized standard for information security management.
Master Stakeholder Engagement Through Project Management Training
Sidney (AU), January 2026 - When projects fail, the first culprits we often point to are budgets, timelines, or scope. But if you dig deeper, most troubled projects have one common thread: Stakeholder Engagement.
CLO100 Appoints Community Directors
London (UK), January 2026 - CLO100 has announced the appointment of six Community Directors for 2026. This move is part of the organisation's vision to foster greater connection and collaboration within its global network of learning leaders. The new directors will focus on shaping the member experience.
» MORELearnUpon Acquires AI Learning Creation Platform Courseau
Dublin (IRL), December 2025 - LearnUpon, a Dublin-headquartered global leader in learning technology, has announced its acquisition of Courseau, an AI-assisted course authoring platform. The acquisition accelerates LearnUpon’s mission to make learning creation and delivery faster, smarter, and more accessible for organizations everywhere, while also underscoring the company’s continued success as a growing global technology business.
New AI That Creates eLearning Courses 100% Automatically
Madrid (E), December 2025 - A new study from McKinsey reveals that professionals spend more than six hours per week correcting or rewriting AI-generated content, resulting in an estimated annual cost of €4,300 per employee. AI-based tools can provide a huge competitive advantage, but only if they are designed to produce quality and completely reliable results. That is precisely the challenge addressed by AI Autopilot, the new technology developed by isEazy to create eLearning courses fully automatically.
360training Acquires UST Training to Expand Regulated Training Solutions
Austin, TX (USA), December 2025 - 360training.com, Inc., a global provider of compliance and professional education, has announced the acquisition of UST Training.
» MORESiemens USA Commits to Train 200,000 Electricians and Manufacturing Experts by 2030
Washington, DC (USA), December 2025 - In response to the nation’s urgent need for a skilled and adaptable workforce, Siemens has announced an expansion of its workforce development partnerships to help train 200,000 electricians and manufacturing experts by 2030. Working alongside training partners and academic institutions, these efforts aim to equip workers with the skills needed to pursue careers both within Siemens and across industries helping strengthen the broader talent pipeline powering U.S. industrial growth.
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Learning Pool Unveils Industry's First Truly End-to-End Learning Ecosystem
Brighton (UK) / Derry (XI), December 2025 - Learning Pool is redefining corporate L&D by launching the industry's first truly end-to-end learning ecosystem. Following the acquisitions of Elucidat and WorkRamp, Learning Pool enables seamless, intelligent learning where authoring, delivery, enablement, skills, automation, analytics, and AI all work together.
