L&D

University of Phoenix and Executive Networks Share Findings on Generative Artificial Intelligence in Learning & Development

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
University, Education, Technology, Professional Services, Women, Business, Men, Artificial Intelligence, Consumer, Human Resources, Continuing, Knowledge, Automation, HR, Organization, L&D, Learning, Woman, Artificial intelligence, Talent, AI, University of Phoenix, Empowerment, Management

University of Phoenix and Executive Networks are pleased to share the findings of their latest research study 2024 Generative AI Report: L&D’s Breakthrough Moment.

Key Points: 
  • University of Phoenix and Executive Networks are pleased to share the findings of their latest research study 2024 Generative AI Report: L&D’s Breakthrough Moment.
  • Close to 1,000 human resource leaders and knowledge workers were surveyed on generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in the learning and development (L&D) function.
  • While HR and talent leaders indicated they are optimistic about GenAI – and keen to use it – knowledge workers are less confident.
  • University of Phoenix and Executive Networks recently co-hosted a webinar about the realities of front-line work including the role of GenAI and other emerging technology.

InStride Celebrates Five Years of Growth, Innovation and Social Impact

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
SSM Health, Arizona State University, L&D, Intelligence, Partnership, Aramark, Intermountain, Education, Health, Intermountain Health, Medtronic, NPS, Workforce, Rochester Regional Health, Tutoring

“Through a unique partnership between Arizona State University and TPG’s The Rise Fund, InStride was founded to help solve America’s talent and student debt challenges through employer-sponsored education programs,” said Craig Maloney, Chief Executive Officer at InStride.

Key Points: 
  • “Through a unique partnership between Arizona State University and TPG’s The Rise Fund, InStride was founded to help solve America’s talent and student debt challenges through employer-sponsored education programs,” said Craig Maloney, Chief Executive Officer at InStride.
  • More recently, InStride launched InSkilling TM as a solution for employers to expand talent pools by replacing traditional degree requirements with skills-based hiring.
  • "Our partnership with InStride has enabled us to remove barriers to growth opportunities for our talent and increase retention with our Medtronic MAPS workforce education program.
  • “InStride has never been stronger and our distinctive combination of services and solutions are poised to deliver remarkable innovation for the modern workforce,” said Maloney.

Kallidus Announces the Appointment of Harry Chapman-Walker

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Primary, Secondary, Education, Technology, Software, Other Education, Continuing, L&D, Growth, HCM, Learning

Kallidus, an industry leading provider of learning and development software, has announced that Harry Chapman-Walker has been named CEO taking over from Stephen Read.

Key Points: 
  • Kallidus, an industry leading provider of learning and development software, has announced that Harry Chapman-Walker has been named CEO taking over from Stephen Read.
  • Having joined Kallidus in 2013, Harry helped grow the business over the past 11 years, originally starting in the sales team.
  • Today, Kallidus serves over 1,200 customers with over 200 Kallidus employees across the UK, the US, and Canada.
  • Rob Caul, Kallidus founder and former CEO, said “I’m excited to announce Harry Chapman-Walker as Kallidus’s new CEO.

Allencomm Recognized as a Top Content Provider for Microlearning 2024

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Insurance, Organization, L&D, Directory, Microlearning, Learning, Noise, Doctor of Philosophy

SALT LAKE CITY, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AllenComm – a leading provider of innovative, effective learning experiences – has been named to a list of Top Content Providers for Microlearning 2024 by eLearning Industry. The content provider lists are published as a primary industry resource, directory, and source of credible learning and development (L&D) information for organizations seeking to cut through the noise to find expert-level support for their L&D programs.

Key Points: 
  • SALT LAKE CITY, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AllenComm – a leading provider of innovative, effective learning experiences – has been named to a list of Top Content Providers for Microlearning 2024 by eLearning Industry .
  • "[AllenComm has] a sound and purpose-driven roadmap when it comes to the content they provide.
  • "[AllenComm has] a sound and purpose-driven roadmap when it comes to the content they provide.
  • If you would like to know more about any of the above information, please contact an AllenComm representative at [email protected]

Learning & Performance Expert Charles Jennings Joins David Wentworth for They Learn, You Win Podcast

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Culture, Thomson Reuters, L&D, Sport, Learning, Organization, Consultant, Government

AUSTIN, Texas, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In the latest episode of They Learn You Win, David Wentworth, VP, Learning and Talent Evangelist for Schoox and Charles Jennings, Managing Director for Duntroon Consultants, take on the immensely popular topic of skills in workplace training.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In the latest episode of They Learn You Win, David Wentworth, VP, Learning and Talent Evangelist for Schoox and Charles Jennings, Managing Director for Duntroon Consultants, take on the immensely popular topic of skills in workplace training.
  • L&D teams need to acknowledge that their responsibility goes beyond learning engagement and completions.
  • - Charles Jennings, Duntroon Consultants
    Charles has led learning and performance projects for multinational corporations, government and not-for-profits for four decades.
  • "Learning and development teams need to acknowledge that their responsibility goes beyond learning engagement and completions," said Charles.

CYPHER Learning Welcomes John Kannapell as President to Spearhead Expansion and Market Leadership

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Glass, L&D, Software as a service, Growth, Learning, Intelligence, Business, Business administration, Knowledge, Software, IPO, First officer (aviation), Washington and Lee University, Blackboard, Marketing, Babson College, Management

PLANO, Texas, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CYPHER Learning, provider of the leading modern learning platform for business and academic settings, today announced John Kannapell as President and COO. John will report to Graham Glass, chief executive officer (CEO) and chief technology officer (CTO) of CYPHER Learning. John brings more than two decades of executive leadership and experience in vertical SaaS solutions and is adept at cultivating and expanding technology-driven partnerships and in scaling technology-driven educational services towards profitable growth. John will oversee CYPHER Learning's day-to-day operations and is charged with helping the company expand and fulfill its mission to unleash human potential by helping teachers, trainers and learning and development (L&D) professionals create and deliver compelling, personalized content at scale.

Key Points: 
  • John will report to Graham Glass, chief executive officer (CEO) and chief technology officer (CTO) of CYPHER Learning.
  • Appointing John as president enables CYPHER Learning to explore strategic avenues, such as market expansion and technological innovation, while ensuring efficient management of its daily operations.
  • "CYPHER Learning continues its strong growth trajectory and mission to help enterprises and educational institutions transform learning and development," said John DeLoche, Invictus co-founder and managing partner and member of CYPHER Learning's Board of Directors.
  • "With Graham at its helm and the leadership of John and the executive team, CYPHER Learning is poised to make a further impact with its world-class modern learning platform that helps academic institutions and enterprises scale their learning and development programs."

Thought Industries to Showcase the Power of External Learning at Learning Technologies 2024

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Knowledge, LMS, Freedom, L&D, Platform, Learning, Augmented reality, Account, AI, Engineering, Senior, ExCeL London, Tutoring

BOSTON, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Thought Industries, the leading external enterprise learning platform for customer, partner and professional training, today announced it will be sponsoring Learning Technologies 2024 in London, Europe's leading showcase of organisational learning and the technology used to support learning at work.

Key Points: 
  • Sponsorship showcases Thought Industries' 10 years of experience helping customer, partner, and professional training organisations grow and scale
    BOSTON, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Thought Industries, the leading external enterprise learning platform for customer, partner and professional training, today announced it will be sponsoring Learning Technologies 2024 in London, Europe's leading showcase of organisational learning and the technology used to support learning at work.
  • Thought Industries is proud to be a Silver Sponsor of Learning Technologies 2024, which takes place on April 17-18 at ExCeL London.
  • Celebrating its 25th  anniversary in 2024, the event will focus on the latest in learning technologies and innovation, exploring how Virtual and Augmented Reality, gamification, and AI are reshaping learning.
  • Visitors will also find the 'Wall of Knowledge', featuring a selection of Thought Industries' most relevant thought leadership assets, and experience handcrafted liquid nitrogen ice cream.

Allencomm Recognized as a Top Content Provider with AI Tools Expertise in 2024

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Organization, L&D, Learning, Knowledge, AI, IP, Fortune 1000, Artificial intelligence, Medical device

SALT LAKE CITY, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AllenComm, a leading provider of impactful learning solutions, has been named to a list of The Best Content Providers That Are AI Experts by eLearning Industry. The list is a useful resource for organizations and L&D teams taking their first steps into use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for learning.

Key Points: 
  • AllenComm is pleased to announce it was recently named to a list of trusted corporate training solutions providers with proven expertise in use of AI tools.
  • SALT LAKE CITY, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AllenComm, a leading provider of impactful learning solutions, has been named to a list of The Best Content Providers That Are AI Experts by eLearning Industry .
  • The list is a useful resource for organizations and L&D teams taking their first steps into use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for learning.
  • Ron Zamir, CEO of AllenComm, summarizes the current and near-future state of AI in corporate L&D: "We expect three waves of AI adoption.

ILX GROUP UNVEILS NEW ANNUAL RESEARCH REPORT

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 25, 2024
Workforce, ChatGPT, Artificial intelligence, Automation, Uncertainty, HR, L&D, Pressure, Learning, AI, Management

BRACKNELL, England, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To answer the questions: what trends are impacting learning and development (L&D)? What skills are in-demand? And how can organisations build vital new skills? For its third annual research report, ILX Group surveyed 250 business, HR and L&D senior leaders to discover the challenges, priorities and opportunities facing their organisations in 2024.

Key Points: 
  • For its third annual research report, ILX Group surveyed 250 business, HR and L&D senior leaders to discover the challenges, priorities and opportunities facing their organisations in 2024.
  • Businesses are still being impacted by increased operating costs, supply chain disruptions, decreased customer spending and economic uncertainty.
  • Skills shortages are the number one factor driving L&D in 2024, with three-quarters of organisations saying it's a key challenge.
  • ILX Group Managing Director, Russell Kenrick, commented: "Business needs have changed, organisations are struggling to keep up with new technologies, advancements, and ways of working.

Introducing Vmaker AI - World's First ever AI Video Editor

Retrieved on: 
Saturday, March 23, 2024
GTM, L&D, Software as a service, Screen, Ideation, SAN, Social media, Publishing, AI, Marketing, Multimedia, Video game

SAN FRANCISCO, March 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Animaker Inc, a leading creative SaaS startup has launched Vmaker AI - the World's first-ever video editor that automates the creative part of video editing. One can upload raw video footage and let AI create a ready-to-publish video in minutes. The tool automatically adds B-rolls, BG music, transitions, subtitles, and more, and further helps create short-form videos, teasers, and highlights from long videos, all in just one click.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Animaker Inc, a leading creative SaaS startup has launched Vmaker AI - the World's first-ever video editor that automates the creative part of video editing.
  • Commenting on the launch, Raghavan RS, CEO & Co-Founder, of Vmaker AI, said, "Vmaker AI video editor is one of our best launches that will ease the editing process for every creator out there.
  • Other AI video editor features include:
    Patented MAD button for creating endless variations of publish ready videos and a lot more.
  • With Vmaker AI, these recordings can be directly imported to the Vmaker AI video editor and converted into ready-to-publish videos in minutes.