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Our guest authors started the year strong with first-rate content full of thought leadership. Want to know how to make your virtual classroom survive the 15-minute cliff, or why we need to build rights-based AI-powered EdTech systems that protect children's privacy? Check out the first installment for eLearning Industry's Guest Author Article Showcase for 2026. In no particular order, these are our favorite guest posts published in January.

AI is forcing the Big Four to rethink how work - and workers - are defined. The generalist consultant is out, and technical skills and deep industry expertise are in. PwC has launched what it's calling the "Learning Collective," a new workplace training initiative designed for the realities of the AI era. It's a broad rethink of how learning happens inside one of the world's largest professional services firms. "Skills, not titles, are the currency of this new era," the firm said in a press release.

Scaling learning should be a sign of success. More employees. More roles. More regions. More skills to build. On the surface, these are the markers of a growing, forward-moving organization. But for many Learning and Development (L&D) teams, scaling learning feels less like progress and more like pressure. Every new hire cohort, geographic expansion, or capability initiative introduces friction. What once worked well for a few hundred employees begins to strain-and eventually break-when applied to thousands.

In 2026, corporate learning is enjoying a structural reset. Distributed workforces, accelerated skill obsolescence, and AI-driven role shifts are forcing organizations to move beyond outdated static training models. Hence, the question for Chief Learning Officers (CLOs) is no longer whether to adopt hybrid learning and blended learning, but rather how to architect these increasingly essential learning platforms for performance, scale, and relevance.

The scale of this shift is striking. According to the World Economic Forum , approximately 78 million new job opportunities will emerge by 2030 due to technological change, but urgent upskilling is needed to ensure workforces are ready. Meanwhile, Reuters reports that over three billion people globally are still offline, highlighting the persistent gaps in access to digital tools and knowledge. In the UK alone, 7.9 million adults lack basic digital skills, while 21 million struggle with essential digital tasks required at work.

At least when I was in grade school, we learned the very basics of how the Third Reich came to power in the early 1930s. Paramilitary gangs terrorizing the opposition, the incompetence and opportunism of German conservatives, the Reichstag Fire. And we learned about the critical importance of propaganda, the deliberate misinforming of the public in order to sway opinions en masse and achieve popular support (or at least the appearance of it).

This resource doesn't just brush the surface of every trend; it offers insights into how each trend impacts L&D teams and employees. For example, why managed learning services are becoming a strategic operating model and how this is changing the role of L&D leadership. It also takes a closer look at how the challenge is no longer about content delivery but about ensuring that you emotionally engage learners and design experiences that are relevant and foster real-world application.

Are you constantly refining your online courses but still running into the same issues? You're not alone. Many instructional designers, educators, and trainers struggle with similar challenges, including unclear structure, overloaded slides, weak engagement, or content that doesn't fully support learning goals. In this free webinar, you'll discover an actionable approach to course improvement through real examples.

In today's digital learning environment, creating engaging and effective e-learning content requires more than just visually appealing graphics. It demands thoughtful structure, purposeful interactive design, and a deep understanding of how learners process information. Interactive experiences are not merely add-ons; they are powerful tools that can transform passive consumption into active learning. This article explores evidence-based strategies for designing interactive e-learning that delivers real learning impact.

Position it as professional development This isn't just a conference - it's targeted skills development using Adobe tools your organization already invests in. Lead with the certification value A $1,099 Adobe Captivate certification for $299 is a clear return on investment. Emphasize cost efficiency Low registration fee, meals included, and multiple days of focused learning is often cheaper than separate courses or external training.

Founded by Oliver Thomas, the ATN Summit is the first flagship conference of the Archi-Tech Network, marking five years since the platform began as a grassroots initiative to share real-world architectural knowledge. Taking place on March 18-19, 2026, in London, the ATN Summit brings together architects, technologists, and industry innovators to explore how emerging technologies are reshaping architectural practice. Designed as a high-production, ideas-driven event, the Summit reflects ATN's evolution from an informal online conversation into a global platform actively engaging with the future of the built environment.

ARD began using GoSkills in 2021, looking for an affordable, cloud-based platform to train a distributed workforce. The company needed one centralized place where teams could build skills on demand. Through the GoSkills Learning Management System (LMS) and its built-in Course Library, ARD has trained more than 150 learners, including leaders and employees, in essential hard and soft skills.

Coding is simply the act of giving instructions to a computer. Those instructions are written in programming languages that follow specific rules, but at a beginner level, the focus is not on perfection or complexity. It is on learning how to think through problems step by step. Learning to code helps you: understand how websites and applications work break problems into smaller, manageable pieces think logically and clearly about processes build confidence through hands-on creation develop skills that transfer across many roles

In today's digital workplaces, cyber threats rarely begin with broken systems. They begin with everyday actions-opening emails, sharing information, or accessing online platforms. Security awareness training helps reduce cyber attack risks by strengthening how individuals recognize and respond to these situations. Rather than focusing on technical controls alone, organizations are increasingly prioritizing cyber awareness as a core defense strategy. When users understand common threats such as phishing, social engineering, and unsafe online behavior, they are better equipped to prevent incidents before damage occurs.

When learning teams feel overwhelmed, the diagnosis is often predictable. There is too much content to create. Too many courses to manage. Too many programs to support. Too many learners to engage. As a result, organizations respond by investing in better authoring tools, richer content libraries, and more advanced learning platforms. While these investments improve delivery, they rarely reduce operational strain.

Corporate eLearning has become one of the most powerful levers for workforce transformation. When designed with intention, corporate eLearning enables organizations to scale capability, support performance, and prepare talent for constant change. The challenge for L&D leaders today isn't whether eLearning works-it's knowing which eLearning practices deliver sustained impact. Often, employees complete training, but their behaviors don't change. Their skills gaps remain. Then, business leaders question ROI.

With AI transforming so many jobs, EY's Joe Depa says adaptability will be the "new job security" in 2026. "The ability to adapt and change is going to be the most important component," said Depa, who oversees innovation at the Big Four consulting firm. The executive, who leads EY's AI, data, and innovation strategies, told Business Insider that training and upskilling will be the factors that differentiate talent and organizations in the workforce.

Visuals play a crucial role in eLearning. The right images can clarify concepts, guide attention, and create an emotional connection with learners. Traditionally, sourcing or creating visuals required external tools and long design cycles. With Adobe Firefly integrated into Adobe Captivate 13, instructional designers can now generate course-ready visuals directly within their authoring environment. This integration helps streamline workflows while maintaining high visual quality.

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