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 […]
Scaling Learning Programs with Cognota: Unlocking Efficiency and Impact
For L&D professionals, scaling learning programs effectively is a critical challenge. As organizations grow, the demands on training increase, often stretching resources thin. Yet, the goal isn’t just to push out more learning content—it’s to ensure that training initiatives are aligned with business objectives, well-coordinated across teams, and measurable in terms of impact. This is […]
Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT): Definition + Expert Tips
Blending the interactive benefits of traditional classroom training with the convenience of virtual platforms, virtual instructor led training (VILT) allows organizations to deliver engaging, real-time instruction to participants regardless of their location. As businesses continue to expand globally and learners demand more flexibility, VILT provides a powerful solution for scaling training programs while maintaining the […]
The Complete Guide to Efficient Training Operations
L&D teams certainly want learners to learn, but could making their training operations more efficient help drive better outcomes? Efficiency in business is certainly nothing new, and increasing efficiency in training operations can improve the experience for everyone. This includes instructional designers and subject matter experts who build the course; employees taking the course to […]
Mastering the Art of Training Facilitation
Imagine stepping into a room full of eager learners, and instead of leading yet another mundane lecture, you transform the session into an engaging, interactive experience. It sounds like a dream, but the reality is that anybody can do it – with the right background in training facilitation. In today’s fast-paced corporate world, traditional training […]
Microlearning: Key Benefits and Best Practices
In a world where attention spans are shrinking and the pace of business is accelerating, traditional learning methods are struggling to keep up. Enter microlearning, a revolutionary approach that’s transforming the way we acquire knowledge and skills. In 2024, the worldwide market for microlearning was valued at approximately USD 1550 million, highlighting its growing importance in […]
Class Is In Session 🎓 3 Takeaways from the LearnOps Academy
Using a Learning Operations platform like Cognota is a great first-step in improving your processes and workflows internally. However, we’ve realized that in this emerging space there is more Cognota could do to provide world-class educational opportunities alongside our platform. Our first cohort of learners is set to begin the program on September 9th and […]
Task Management Best Practices in Cognota
In our most recent customer roundtable, task management best practices were a key focus of discussion. We received valuable insights and shared strategies for optimizing task management within Cognota. To build on that conversation, we’re excited to share some essential tips that will help you manage your tasks more effectively, ensuring your projects stay on […]
Why It’s Still Tricky to Align L&D Investments with Business Objectives
On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, Cognota co-hosted a webinar with ROI Institute, Data-Driven L&D: Leveraging Measurement for Decision-Making and Learning Operations, that explored the ongoing transformation in L&D, measurement, and decision-making. Cognota founder and CEO Ryan Austin was joined by Patti P. Phillips, Ph.D., CEO of ROI Institute; Katharine Aldana, Associate at ROI Institute, and […]