Online learning

Online learning

Here's a sneak peek of what this episode covers: What is a unified learning solution, and what are the current trends and challenges driving the need for unified learning platforms? What are the benefits that these modern learning unified solutions can bring to specific users, such as L&D authors, admins, and instructors? Which key features or functionalities should organizations look for in a platform? How does Adobe support organizations that want to benefit from the unified learning technology approach?

The agreement establishes NCTI as CCA's official training partner for a one-year pilot program, offering curated training content to competitive carriers across North America. The partnership is designed to equip CCA members with specialized skills to address critical operational gaps in areas such as frontline leadership, people skills, and customer care. The partnership will include joint webinars to bring NCTI's training and workforce development expertise to the CCA member community.

In today's dynamic work environment, personalized learning isn't a luxury-it's an expectation. Learners across regions, roles, and functions crave content that feels relevant, specific, and immediately applicable to their day-to-day reality. But traditional personalization strategies-building five versions of every course, rewording every scenario, translating every line-are time-consuming and costly. This is where prompt-powered personalization comes in. By leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs), Learning and Development (L&D) teams can now instantly adapt content for different learner personas using smart prompt templates

When AI hallucinates, it can create information that is completely or partly inaccurate. At times, these AI hallucinations are completely nonsensical and therefore easy for users to detect and dismiss. But what happens when the answer sounds plausible and the user asking the question has limited knowledge on the subject? In such cases, they are very likely to take the AI output at face value, as it is often presented in a manner and language that exudes eloquence, confidence, and authority.

Engaged learners absorb information more effectively, leading to superior learning outcomes. When learners are actively participating, asking questions, and discussing concepts, they move beyond passive consumption of information. This active involvement promotes a deeper understanding of the subject matter. Research consistently shows that when learners engage with content, they retain knowledge better, resulting in improved comprehension and long-term retention. By fostering an environment that encourages active participation, educators can enhance the overall effectiveness of eLearning courses.

The report, conducted in partnership with youth consultancy Livity, incorporates feedback from over 7,000 young people aged 13-18 from seven countries across Europe, and explores how they use digital platforms to learn.

For L&D leaders, the question is not whether employees need to keep learning but how to create an environment where learning never stops. Lifelong learning in the workplace has shifted from a nice-to-have initiative to a competitive advantage that determines the survival and growth of a business. Modern learning tools, such as AI-powered LMSs, are making this easier, enabling employees to learn at their own pace and stay updated.

I've worked closely with non-native English speakers in high-stakes professional environments, including business owners, organizational leaders, directors, and managers. These individuals held roles where clear, accurate English communication was vital for strategic decision making and effectively leading their teams. I've also supported IT and engineering professionals, as well as doctors, lawyers, and project managers, helping them navigate complex workplace processes and master professional communication required for success in their roles.

This platform gives you unlimited access to beginner and advanced courses in business, IT, graphic design, coding, finance, digital marketing, and more. Whether you're building a website, developing a product, or managing your own bookkeeping, you'll find courses designed to help you grow your skill set. New content is added regularly, so you can stay current with the tools and trends that matter most.

"This effort underscores a collective priority to prepare people of all ages for the AI era. We are proud to stand alongside government and industry leaders in this pledge," said Fran Katsoudas, Cisco's EVP and chief people, policy, and purpose officer.

Like it or not, artificial intelligence is becoming a fixture in the classroom. This is being pushed along at a brisk pace by tech companies eager to get their products into the hands of millions of students. On Thursday, Perplexity became the latest AI developer to offer a back-to-school special: Students can access of Comet, the company's AI-centered web browsing platform that debuted in July to rival Google's Chrome and Apple's Safari. The browser is currently available through Perplexity Pro, which costs $200 annually.

After graduation, I scrambled to get my real estate license because I literally had no idea what else to do. I could pass the state exams, and broker tests... But I felt like a complete fraud trying to advise people on the biggest financial decision of their lives when the biggest financial decision of my new career was the exam filing fees.

A fundamental roadblock in training engagement is inaccessible learning design. By not accounting for disabilities, language barriers, and varying levels of digital literacy, you run the risk of excluding a large portion of your audience. It is your legal and ethical responsibility to offer an accessible learning experience to all employees. Not to mention that it's extremely unrealistic to expect high engagement in one-size-fits-all training.

The real question, though, is not just about the cost of the platform but about the value it brings. Think of an LMS as an investment in your organization's future rather than just a product purchase. An LMS is the center of your L&D strategy, affecting how your learners engage with content, how easily your team can manage it, and how well it scales as your business grows.

The best Unreal Engine 5 courses can help you get up to speed in the hugely popular game and 3D creation platform. Whether you want to use Epic Games' platform to develop video games, VFX, product and architectural visualisation or animation, there's a course or tutorial out there to help you find your way. UE5 is a fairly complex platform with many tools and features and lots of potential add-ons.

eLearning marketplaces are centralized platforms where professionals who create online educational content can design, host, and sell their courses. These platforms often focus on a specific industry or specialization, which makes them an ideal choice if you are trying to reach a niche audience. eLearning course marketplaces offer creators a user-friendly platform with all the design and distribution tools they might need. This allows them to focus on improving the quality of their courses to attract as many learners as possible.

Digital learning has changed, and so have learners' expectations. People no longer feel satisfied by attending a webinar full of static slides or an online course with a few animations. They want personalized experiences, interactive features, and sessions that actually adapt to their behavior in real time. This is why real-time engagement metrics are the perfect tool to get a sense of how engaged your audience is during the online learning process, allowing you to make adjustments on the spot.

"Many of the products that were on the market catered to someone who knew chess already, and we really saw an opportunity to bring it more to the masses," says Edwin Bodge, group product manager on Duolingo's chess team.

This masterclass on AI-accelerated eLearning development isn't just another webinar; it's a game-changing session redefining how organizations approach learning design. It's the must-attend event for L&D leaders and Instructional Designers who want to dramatically speed up course creation without sacrificing quality. At the heart of this session is the blend of AI capabilities with proven learning science principles-showing you how to go from idea to impact in record time.

During chat questions, users are prompted with a conversation opener and must pick the correct response. A screenshot of the prompt shows a person asking: " Magst du die Bücher mit Harry Potter als Figur? " which roughly translates to: "Do you like books with Harry Potter as a character?" The correct response translates to: "Yes, but in my opinion, the author is mean."