Training Industry is dedicated to supporting learning and development leaders with corporate training
TrainingIndustry.com is recognized as the leading internet portal to the world of corporate training and individual training. We deliver the latest trends, news, articles, resources, case studies and research within the L&D and corporate training industry. We feature the most comprehensive Supplier Directory in the industry, allowing training professionals to effectively choose an appropriate learning provider.
08/20/2025
The buzz is in the air!
We’re getting ready to launch our NEW course: AI Adoption and Workforce Readiness Certificate — built to help L&D lead the way in the age of AI.
✨ Stay tuned: registration opens very soon (with limited seats!).
Learn more about AI adoption and workforce readiness. Equip L&D professionals with the frameworks and strategies to lead the AI revolution.
08/14/2025
Training is essential for business success. However, some organizations still treat L&D as a "nice-to-have."
Did you miss this insightful webinar? Discover how the Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM) program helps align training goals with company objectives with the on-demand recording now available.
The best risk mitigation happens before the incident — and it starts with collaboration.
By partnering with legal and compliance teams, L&D can play a strategic role in reducing business risk.
Read this article by Valerie Marsh to learn how to shift from reactive training to proactive prevention:
👉 L&D Partnerships With Legal and Compliance for Risk Management
L&D teams reduce risk by partnering with legal to deliver effective regulatory training and ensure compliance.
07/19/2025
Sustainable training goes beyond buzz — virtual classrooms, adaptive learning and immersive tech cut waste, boost engagement and expand access. Learn how to measure impact with data, scale globally via the cloud and integrate AI coaching for smarter, greener programs.
Discover how technology is transforming corporate training into a sustainable, ESG-aligned strategy that empowers employees and prepares organizations for the future.
07/15/2025
At TICE 2025, connection was the key word. 🤝
Whether it was over coffee, in breakout sessions or during happy hour, learning leaders from around the globe came together to share challenges, swap strategies, and build lasting partnerships.
This is the power of the L&D community in action. 💬
07/11/2025
🌟 Is CPTM Right for You? Find Out! 🌟
As a training professional, you're often focused on others' growth — but what about your career development?
🎓 Join us for a complimentary webinar on July 30 at 11 a.m. ET. You'll hear from featured CPTM alumni Carrie Berg, Melissa Griffin, Robert Johnson and Lauren Hensley, as they share their firsthand experiences with the Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM) program.
These alumni have extensive experience in L&D. In the webinar, you'll discover:
✅ Why they chose CPTM
✅ What it’s like to go through the three-step certification journey
✅ The career and organizational impact of becoming a CPTM
✅ Practical advice for prospective CPTMs
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from L&D leaders and determine if the CPTM program is the right next step for you or your team!
🗓️ Save your spot today: https://hubs.ly/Q03wTB900
🎯 Don’t get distracted by the how — focus on the why.
In this exclusive bonus content from The Business of Learning, Ken Taylor, Training Industry's CEO offers one key piece of advice for navigating AI in L&D: Instead of getting caught up in the tech itself, stay grounded in your purpose and goals.
07/02/2025
🧠 Technical skills still matter — but critical thinking is becoming essential.
In this exclusive bonus content from The Business of Learning, Ken Taylor, Training Industry's CEO, shares why employees across roles need to sharpen their critical thinking skills, especially as AI and automation change how work gets done.
In the age of AI-augmented work, the real value lies in your ability to evaluate, adapt and make smart decisions.
06/26/2025
🗣️ Communication remains the cornerstone of effective leadership.
In this exclusive bonus content from The Business of Learning, Ken Taylor, Training Industry's CEO, shares what our recent research revealed as the most in-demand skill for leaders today — and why it’s still all about clearly communicating vision, direction and purpose.
06/25/2025
💡 What makes onboarding truly impactful? It’s not just processes and paperwork — it’s making new hires feel like they matter.
In this clip from an upcoming episode of The Business of Learning, our guest Geoffrey Roche shares why creating a sense of belonging, value and acknowledgment during onboarding can make all the difference in retention and engagement.
Here’s a brief clip from the conversation: 🎬
Catch the full episode releasing next week on our website, or wherever you get your podcasts!
06/24/2025
🤖 AI is presenting both challenges, and opportunities, for L&D.
In this exclusive bonus content from The Business of Learning, Ken Taylor, Training Industry's CEO, shares what our research reveals about how learning leaders are responding to AI: Some are already testing and adapting, while others are still figuring out what it means for their teams — and their jobs.
06/11/2025
🧠 What does effective sales coaching look like in the age of AI? Think iterations and constant feedback loops.
In the latest episode of The Business of Learning Julie Thomas of ValueSelling Associates breaks down how AI is transforming sales coaching by making it more continuous, consistent and personalized.
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Training Industry: Resources for the Leader of Learning and Development
Training Industry exists to support the effectiveness of leaders of corporate training: we provide resources, insights and tools that learning leaders can use to develop learning and development programs and initiatives in alignment with business needs and objectives.
At Training Industry, L&D professionals benefit from:
Regularly-scheduled, free webinars led by industry leaders and experts, on emerging issues and best practices. All webinars and handout materials are archived on trainingindustry.com and can be downloaded, on-demand, at any time, at no cost.
Research reports on a range of topics, providing perspectives and insights that training managers can use on the job. Training Industry analysts and researchers are also available on a consulting basis to work with you to apply our findings to your specific challenges.
Professional development opportunities for learning leaders, including the Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM™) program. This certification, developed from the findings of an ongoing research project updated every year since 2008, gives training leaders the tools, frameworks and perspectives needed to approach learning as a business function, and to develop strategic alignment between learning programs and business objectives.
A range of free articles, blogs, podcasts, and other editorial content, including Training Industry Magazine (available as a free digital subscription). The Training Industry Wiki and Glossary of Training Terms are valuable reference resources for the learning professional.
A resource identifying the leading companies providing products and services to the corporate training sector. The Training Industry Top Training Companies lists - the Training Industry Top 20™ and Training Industry Watch List™ - are developed for a range of key industry sectors, including Leadership Training, Content Development, Authoring Tools, Sales Training, Workforce Development, IT Training, and the highly competitive Learning Portal/LMS sector, among others. The Training Industry Top Training Companies lists provide free information and a convenient way to contact vendors for additional information. Additionally, the free Training Industry referral service is available to help L&D professionals to identify vendors whose capabilities best match their specific needs or requests: trainingindustry.com/top20
The annual Training Industry Conference & Expo brings together hundreds of learning and development professionals each year for an event that creates a uniquely collaborative knowledge-sharing environment, both among peer professionals and industry experts. Conference information and registration details: trainingindustry.com/tice
A comprehensive, searchable directory of more than 3,700 global training provider companies and courses.