Limitless Opportunity

Skillsoft Collaborates with Microsoft to Develop Generative-AI Skilling Program

Ron Hovsepian, Executive Chair, SkillsoftBoston, MA (USA), July 2024 - Skillsoft, a leading platform for transformative learning experiences, has announced a comprehensive generative AI (GenAI) skilling program developed in collaboration with Microsoft. Leveraging Skillsoft's AI Skill Accelerator, the program upskills organizations and their workforce to effectively use Microsoft AI - including Copilot and Azure Open AI - and GenAI technology more broadly to drive improved business productivity and innovation.

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AI-Focused Courses

AWS Continues to Expand Its Portfolio of Free and Low-Cost Training

Maureen Lonergan, VP of AWS Training and CertificationSeattle, WA (USA), July 2024 - In December 2020, Amazon Web Services (AWS) committed to investing hundreds of millions of dollars to provide free cloud computing skills training to 29 million people worldwide by 2025. More than a year ahead of schedule, AWS has surpassed this ambitious goal, having helped more than 31 million learners across 200 countries and territories build their cloud skills through its free training initiatives. This milestone represents AWS's relentless drive to democratize access to cloud careers and uplift communities worldwide.

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On-Demand Accessibility

AudioEye Unveils AudioEyeQ Learning Platform to Provide Free Accessibility Education

Tucson, AZ (USA), Julay 2024 - AudioEye, Inc., an industry-leading digital accessibility company, has announced the launch of AudioEyeQ, a best-in-class accessibility learning platform offering free, on-demand accessibility education courses. AudioEyeQ is available to all those wishing to enhance their knowledge of core accessibility topics, best practices, and resources.

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Fourteen Languages

Schoox Partners with Go1 to Offer Content for Every Learning Style

Austin, TX (USA), July 2024 – Learning management and talent development software provider Schoox have announced a new partnership with Go1, a diverse learning content aggregator, to seamlessly integrate Go1's library within the Schoox platform. Meticulously curated by a team of experts, Go1's learning content features courses from more than 250 industry-leading providers, bolstering Schoox's LMS offering.

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Evolving Testing Methods

Using Generative AI in Item Development: What Does the Future Hold?

London (UK), July 2024 - Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools have produced both excitement and uncertainty across many industries, and the global assessments landscape is no exception. As AI has become more powerful and accessible, high-stakes testing methods have evolved in parallel. An increasing number of exam content creators have started actively exploring how AI technologies might be used to develop test items for a range of assessments. 

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Workforce Language Upskilling

Groupe La Poste Partners with Cornerstone and goFLUENT

London (UK), July 2024 - Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc., a leader in workforce agility solutions, has announced that the France-based Groupe La Poste, a subsidiary of Caisse des Dépôts and the French State, is leveraging Cornerstone Learn to foster growth and upskilling of languages within its workforce.

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Open for Registration

World's First Accredited Learning Operations Certification Program

Toronto, CA, July 2024 - Cognota, a leading name in learning operations software, has announced the opening of registration for the world's first accredited Learning Operations Certification Program. Following its recent IACET accreditation, Cognota's LearnOps Academy is set to revolutionize professional development in the learning and development (L&D) industry.

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To Accelerate Skills Mastery

Udemy Expands Badging and Certification Preparation

San Francisco, CA (USA), July 2024 - Udemy, a leading online skills marketplace and learning platform, has announced the expansion of its Badging and Certification preparation offering, making it available to all learners through its Personal Plan subscription. Additionally, Udemy debuted new features for its Udemy Business customers, including curated content to help learners confidently prepare for third-party certification exams, track their progress through a personalized insights dashboard, and signal new skills acquisition to management.

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Immersive Experience

Busuu Launches AI-Powered "Speaking Practice"

London (UK), July 2024 - Busuu, a Chegg service and language learning provider with over 120 million registered users, has announced its new AI-powered feature "speaking practice" to help learners practice speaking another language in their own time, in a safe, judgment-free space. The new feature combines AI-powered feedback and personalized pronunciation practice with videos of native speakers that help learners build confidence with their listening and pronunciation skills.

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Selection

The 2024 Training Industry Top Training Companies Lists - AI in Training

Raleigh, NC (USA), July 2024 - Training Industry, a leading research and information resource for corporate learning leaders, prepares the Training Industry Top 20 report on critical sectors of the corporate training marketplace to better inform professionals about the best and most innovative providers of training services and technologies. The platform has recently announced its selections for the 2024 Top Training Companies™ lists for the AI in Training sector of the corporate learning and development (L&D) market.

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Customer Satisfaction

IATP Selects Schoox to Take Member Learning to New Heights

Austin, TX (USA), July 2024 - Savvy member organisations of the International Adventure & Trampoline Park Association (IATP) are strengthening their continuing education programs to generate growth, and the Association has chosen learning management and talent development software provider Schoox to manage its member education programs.

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Norwegian Customs

Valamis and Task to Deliver New LMS to Tolletaten

Joensuu (FI), July 2024 - Valamis, a Core Leader on the Fosway 9-Grid™ for Learning Systems, together with its Norwegian partner, Task, are proud to announce that the Norwegian Customs Office, Tolletaten, has selected Valamis as their learning management system provider.

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In France

E-learning Touch' Achieves Moodle Premium Certified Partner Status

Paris (F), June 2024 - With over twelve years of experience, E-learning Touch' has consistently delivered tailored Moodle solutions, specialising in lifelong learning platforms for a diverse clientele. Their expertise ensures optimal platform configuration and seamless integration, creating engaging and effective learning environments. Achieving the Moodle Premium Certified Partner status further validates the company's expertise and commitment to quality.

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