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.
12/24/2025
80% of learning leaders say coaching directly improves job performance. But many programs fall short because coaching isn’t embedded into learning strategy and culture.
Our new report, “The Coaching Advantage: Strategies for Modern Organizational Development,” breaks down what the most effective programs are doing differently and how learning leaders can apply those insights at any stage of program maturity.
Whether you’re refining an existing coaching program or building one from the ground up, this research can help you drive stronger performance and engagement.
Get the report now for the insights you need to strengthen coaching effectiveness — available for a limited time at a special introductory price. https://hubs.ly/Q03Y_N8d0
12/23/2025
The end of the year often inspires reflection, and for many, that includes career possibilities.
With hiring slowing in some areas and AI reshaping roles, many are wondering what’s next. Whether you’re actively exploring a change, quietly preparing or supporting someone on your team, having the right guidance matters.
We’ve gathered practical, expert-backed resources to help L&D professionals:
• Navigate a tough job market
• Clarify career direction
• Strengthen resumes and applications
• Tell their career story with confidence
Save this post or share it with someone who might need it, and explore the resources when you’re ready.
This collection of articles share tips and best practices on how to find and land a job in learning and development (L&D).
12/23/2025
What were training managers doing in 2025?
They were investing in skills that move the business forward.
This year, Training Industry Courses delivered 100+ course sessions, with thousands of L&D professionals sharpening strategy, adopting new tools and elevating their impact across their organization. The Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM) took the top spot!
Which course did you take and what’s on your list for 2026?
Here’s to the progress made and what’s next in 2026. ❤️
Last chance to save 10% on Training Industry courses and more.
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Looking ahead to 2026? Save $350+ on the Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM) program, the only certification built for training managers.
In this clip from a bonus episode of The Business of Learning — a panel discussion recorded live at TICE 2025 — panelist DavidLee Richardson, CPTM breaks down why strategic alignment with business objectives isn’t just nice to have: It’s nonnegotiable.
L&D pros are expected to lead the charge. Are you connected to what’s driving the business?
In this clip from a bonus episode of The Business of Learning — a panel discussion recorded live at TICE 2025 — panelist Christi Hooks shares why human feedback and real-time recognition still matter — even in an AI-powered learning environment.
In this clip from a bonus episode of The Business of Learning — a panel discussion recorded live at TICE 2025 — panelist Aaron T. Jones, M.M., CPTM reminds us that creating better experiences for teams often starts by getting back to the basics.
What fundamental questions are you asking? Let us know in the comments. ✍️
In this clip from a bonus episode of The Business of Learning podcast, recorded in celebration of Training Industry’s 20-year anniversary, editor in chief and co-host Michelle Eggleston Schwartz, CPTM reflects on the growing need for human connection in an increasingly AI-enabled workplace. While technology and AI can support learning and work, nothing replaces real conversations, networking and in-person interactions.
How is your organization balancing AI-driven tools with opportunities for human connection? Share your thoughts in the comments. ✍️
Watch the full episode now for more insights on past, present and future L&D trends: https://hubs.ly/Q03VGPy50
12/15/2025
🧠 “You cannot lead when you are burned out and reactive.”
Dr. Michelle Rozen explains why building in daily time to pause — to reflect, strategize and identify what’s working — is a non-negotiable for effective leadership.
🎧 Tune in to the full episode now for more on how to lead through change with focus, resilience and intention: https://hubs.ly/Q03SNHKt0
12/12/2025
In celebration of Training Industry’s 20-year anniversary, we reached out to our listeners for their insights on past, current and future L&D trends. In this clip from the episode, Sarah Gallo, CPTM shares how AI-powered role-play gives employees a safe space to practice skills — from difficult conversations to handling customer complaints — without fear of judgment. She also highlights how AI is helping to democratize coaching, making it accessible to more learners.
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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.
