
Toronto, February 26, 2026 – Cognota, the leading provider of Learning Operations (LearnOps®) software, is proud to announce its inclusion in the 2026 Fosway 9‑Grid™ for Learning Systems. This recognition from Europe’s #1 HR industry analyst reinforces Cognota’s position as an innovator within the rapidly evolving Talent and Learning & Development (L&D) technology landscape.
The Fosway 9‑Grid™ is a respected model that evaluates learning technology providers based on their performance, potential, market presence, total cost of ownership, and future trajectory. Cognota’s inclusion underscores its growing impact in helping global learning teams operate with greater efficiency, alignment, and strategic influence.
“Being recognized on the Fosway 9‑Grid™ once again is a testament to the continued momentum of the LearnOps® movement,” said Ryan Austin, CEO of Cognota. “Learning teams everywhere are being asked to do more with less while demonstrating measurable business value. Cognota is helping talent and learning leaders rise to that challenge by operationalizing their strategies and enabling them to deliver business-aligned results at scale.”
Helping Learning Teams Operate Smarter
Cognota’s LearnOps® platform allows learning and talent teams to centralize their planning, project management, and measurement, helping them work more efficiently and demonstrate the ROI of learning. By uniting people, processes, and technology into one operational hub, Cognota’s LearnOps® platform enables teams to:
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Get complete visibility into team capacity to optimize resource planning
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Execute learning programs more efficiently through automation
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Leverage intelligent workflows for routing that align to business goals
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Measure impact, ROI and effectiveness from a centralized system
This year’s Fosway recognition highlights the increasing adoption of Learning Operations as a critical business capability, especially as organizations look to connect learning with measurable outcomes.
Driving the Future of LearnOps®
As the first and only platform purpose-built for Learning Operations, Cognota continues to lead the evolution of how corporate learning teams plan, manage, and measure their work. The inclusion in the 2026 Fosway 9‑Grid™ reaffirms the platform’s value for global enterprises striving to maximize the efficiency and impact of their learning and talent team investments.
“We’re proud to see the LearnOps® category gaining recognition alongside established learning systems,” Austin added. “Our customers are driving this transformation, and this achievement belongs to them as much as to our team.”
About Cognota
Cognota is the pioneer of LearnOps®, the first and only operations platform for corporate learning teams. By connecting learning strategy, planning, and measurement, Cognota helps talent and learning leaders optimize their operations and demonstrate the business impact of learning. Leading organizations worldwide use Cognota to transform their Learning & Development functions into strategic drivers of business success.
For more information about Cognota’s position in the Fosway 9-Grid™, visit www.cognota.com or contact press@cognota.com.
About Fosway
Fosway Group is Europe’s #1 HR Industry Analyst focused on Next Gen HR, Talent and Learning. Founded in 1996, we are known for our unique European research, our independence and our integrity. Businesses across Europe trust HR Insights from Fosway Group for our next level research and analysis of HR, Talent and Learning systems.


