Cognota welcomes nationally recognized L&D expert Debbie Richards as Chief Learning Advisor

We couldn’t be more excited to welcome industry expert and internationally recognized speaker Debbie Richards to the Cognota team! With over 30 years of experience, Debbie’s leadership and passion for Learning and Development will provide incredible value to our LearnOps community. A Champion for L&D Professionals Debbie brings an unparalleled combination of deep technical […]
LearnOps in Action: Highlights from ATD 2025

Discover Cognota’s biggest takeaways from ATD 2025, including the debut of LearnOps AI, new Flexible Dashboards and Budget Management features, plus highlights from our rooftop networking event with 70+ L&D professionals in Washington, DC.
Strategic Learning: How to Align L&D Operations with Business Goals

This blog post dives into actionable insights from Cognota’s webinar on transforming learning and development into a strategic business driver. In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, 86% of L&D professionals identify strategic alignment as their top priority, yet Gartner reports only one-third of talent and learning leaders have successfully integrated their planning with business objectives. […]
Cognota Takes Top Position in Talented Learning’s 2025 RightFit Solutions Grid™ for Global Specialist Learning Systems
Cognota’s top placement in Talented Learning’s 2025 RightFit Solutions Grid™ for Global Specialist Learning Systems highlights the rapid emergence of LearnOps as a critical investment area for enterprise learning teams. As organizations prioritize operational efficiency, measurable impact, and alignment with business goals, LearnOps is becoming the go-to framework for managing the complexity of modern Talent and L&D. This recognition signals growing market demand for platforms that go beyond delivery—enabling strategic planning, resource optimization, and ROI measurement at scale.
Stretching Your L&D Budget Further: Insights from the Experts

The world of corporate learning is changing quickly, and learning leaders must ensure their budgets align with business goals, demonstrate measurable impact, and stay flexible in an unpredictable market In our latest webinar, “Your 2025 L&D Budget Is Set—Now Let’s Maximize Its Impact,” industry experts shared invaluable insights on budget optimization, governance, and strategic alignment. […]
Training Facilitation Skills: The Top 10 to Have in 2025

Training and facilitation skills are fundamental to any effective learning program. For seasoned learning and development professionals, these skills go beyond just transferring knowledge or leading discussions. They’re about crafting dynamic, impactful learning experiences that engage participants and help them achieve meaningful outcomes. In today’s fast-paced learning environments, mastering these skills is essential for fostering […]
Cognota Wins Gold in Brandon Hall Group’s Excellence in Technology Awards

Cognota, a leader in innovative LearnOps software, has won two coveted Brandon Hall Group Gold awards for excellence in the categories of Best Advance in Emerging Learning Technology and Best Advance in Unique Learning Technology. The 2024 Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Technology Awards are given for work in Learning and Development, Talent Management, Talent […]
Cognota and Performitiv Announce Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Learning Operations and Program Measurement in One Unified Platform

Toronto, ON & Chicago, IL – October 30, 2024 – Cognota, the leader in Learning Operations, and Performitiv, a pioneer in learning program evaluations, have announced a strategic partnership. This collaboration integrates Performitiv’s advanced program measurement capabilities into Cognota’s LearnOps platform, delivering a unified solution for managing, executing, and measuring learning programs. The partnership streamlines […]
What is a Training Management System (TMS)?

Organizations today are more committed than ever to developing their teams, and as training programs grow in scale and complexity, so do the challenges of managing them effectively. Traditional Training Management Systems (TMS) were developed to handle the essential logistics of training—scheduling, tracking, and reporting—but the needs of modern L&D programs have evolved. With hybrid […]
ILT Management Software: Best Practices and Tools for 2024

Instructor-Led Training (ILT) remains a cornerstone of corporate learning, offering the benefits of real-time interaction, personalized feedback, and collaborative engagement. Yet, managing ILT—especially across hybrid and global work environments—has become increasingly complex. As organizations adapt to these challenges, ILT management software has emerged as an essential tool for streamlining the logistics, resources, and data that […]



























