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Columbia, MD (USA), January 2024 - GP Strategies (GP) and Quantum5 (Q5) are joining forces to bring workforce insights and leading-edge learning solutions to OEMs and automotive retail networks in service of the modern learner and a frictionless retail experience. » MORE

Austin, TX (USA), January 2024 - 360training.com, Inc. (360), a prominent online regulated training provider specializing in financial services education, has successfully acquired Mortgage Educators and Compliance (MEC), a leading mortgage lending training company. This strategic move aims to bolster 360's comprehensive offerings in the financial services sector and further solidify its position as a frontrunner in providing top-tier educational resources for professionals in the industry. » MORE

Munich (GER), January 2024 - Speexx, an industry leader for digital people development, coaching, and language training, has once again demonstrated its industry leadership by clinching the prestigious title of China's “Best Human Resources Services Provider of the Year” at the 2023 China HR Industry Awards Ceremony in Hangzhou, China. This accolade, hosted by Global Human Resources (GHR), marks a significant milestone in Speexx's global journey of excellence and innovation in the people development industry. » MORE

San Francisco, CA (USA), January 2024 - Udemy, a leading online skills marketplace and learning platform, recently announced the launch of Team Plan in India. Team Plan is designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and functional departments within larger enterprise organisations. Teams can upskill and reskill up to 20 employees with cutting-edge technical and professional skills to drive business outcomes and stay competitive. » MORE

New York, NY (USA), January 2024 - ExecOnline, a pioneer in online leadership development, has announced its collaboration with the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Generative AI Innovation Center (GenAIIC), a $100 million program to help AWS customers develop and implement generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) solutions. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the edtech space. » MORE

Luzern (CH), January 2024 - This is the third segment of my six-part series on a rare commodity that every leader should be more concerned about in these times of hybrid collaboration, talent shortages and increasing volatility: trust. The first two appeared in the 22 November and the 23 December editions of the Checkpoint eLearning Newsletter. » MORE

Washington, DC (USA), January 2024 - Driving is the leading cause of work-related deaths each year. To address this heartbreaking reality and close an alarming training gap, the National Safety Council, America's leading nonprofit safety advocate, is launching the Fleet Essentials training program. Through this series of online courses, employers can educate all employees whose jobs require them to be behind the wheel to ensure everyone makes it home safely to loved ones every day. » MORE

Sydney (AU), January 2024 - Lumify Work will exclusively launch an American Management Association (AMA)-certified Professional in Management® International Training Certificate programme, making it the first AMA-Authorized Training Partner in ANZ. » MORE

New York, NY (USA)/ Derry (XI), January 2024 - Learning Pool, a leading learning technology company, has announced its acquisition of OnScreen, a digital adoption platform (DAP) company that simplifies how people interact with technology. The company's flagship product, OnScreen, will join Learning Pool's enterprise portfolio to bring market-leading DAP functionality to its customers and support a smarter way to onboard employees. » MORE

Hong Kong (CH), January 2024 - Tutor.com, one of the world's largest and most innovative online tutoring organizations, announced that it satisfies Level II requirements (Moderate Evidence) of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for its on-demand tutoring services. » MORE

Toronto (CA), January 2024 - Cognota has been awarded on the inaugural list of Canada's Best Startup Employers 2024. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., a world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced 10 January 2024, and can be viewed on the Forbes website. » MORE

Bath (UK), January 2024 - A webinar for L&D marketers with Rob Clarke from Learning News and Martin Couzins from Insights Media will take place 18 January 2024 at 15:00 GMT. » MORE

Paris (F), January 2024 - Learning Technologies France incorporating iLearning Forum Paris attracts eLearning, training, HR and talent management professionals from around the world. The 2024 edition will take place on the 24 - 25 January in Paris, Porte de Versailles, Hall 7.1. » MORE