LearnOps and Training Management Systems: Powering L&D in 2026
LearnOps and training management systems are emerging as the two gears, one engine that will define how high‑performing L&D teams operate in 2026, especially as they’re asked to do more with less while proving measurable impact to the business. Here’s a recap from our recent webinar. You can check out the full recording here. Working […]
Turning L&D Chaos into Strategic Impact with LearnOps
In a recent Training Magazine Network webinar, learning leader Debbie Richards laid out a practical roadmap to shift from an overwhelmed order-taking function into a strategic business engine using data, operations, and AI-enabled LearnOps practices. Why L&D Needs Data-Driven Operations Now Most L&D teams are doing more with less in chaotic conditions: Reactive requests, siloed […]
No More Status Quo: LearnOps at NALES 2026
Cognota’s presence at the 2026 North American Learning Executive Summit (NALES) in San Diego marked a defining moment in how senior learning leaders are reimagining workforce enablement. As LearnOps continues to emerge as the operating system for L&D, NALES provided the ideal platform to elevate the conversation—and the momentum is unmistakable. From a bustling expo […]
Building an L&D Workflow: Steps, Best Practices & Tools for Success
Enterprise L&D teams manage hundreds of training requests each year. Requests come in through email, Slack, or hallway conversations. And project information lives across LMS platforms, project management tools, and spreadsheets. This scattered approach makes strategic execution difficult for L&D departments. Teams can’t compare requests objectively, so they prioritize whoever makes the most urgent case. […]
5 Best L&D Platforms for Analytics and Reporting in 2026
Enterprise L&D teams manage hundreds of training requests, dozens of active projects, and limited team capacity. Without clear analytics, you’re flying blind. The problem isn’t a lack of data. Most teams have a lot of data in their learning management system, project management tools, and spreadsheets. The problem is that this data lives in separate […]
Webinar Recap: Closing The Evaluation Gap in L&D
Learning and development leaders from across industries gathered for an insightful webinar hosted by Cognota, featuring Rebecca McDougall (VP of Customer Success and Education), Ryan Austin (CEO of Cognota), and Catherine Aldana (two-time ROI Institute Practitioner of the Year). The discussion centered on one of L&D’s most pressing challenges: proving business impact through effective measurement […]
What Real Data Tells Us About 2025 Learning Operations
The other week, I took a deep dive into Cornerstone OnDemand’s 2025 Predictions Report, and as someone who lives and breathes Learning Operations every day, I found myself nodding along to their vision for where our industry is heading. But, what struck me most was that while analysts are forecasting these trends, we’re already seeing […]
Why Learning Operations Is the Fastest-Growing Discipline in L&D
While everyone talks about AI and personalization, the real transformation happening in L&D is operational. Companies are discovering that great learning content means nothing without great learning operations to ensure efficiency, provide clarity and visibility and truly understand the impact of learning programs. How LearnOps Data Drives Content The learning and development industry is experiencing […]
From Chaos to Clarity: How 4x More Successful L&D Teams Structure Their Learning Programs
What separates highly successful learning programs from the rest? It’s not budget, technology, or even content quality. Our analysis of 6,000+ programs reveals a simple truth: structure beats everything else. Programs with defined outcomes, clear audiences, and tracked benefits achieve 4x higher success rates. The Advantage of Structure: Data That Changes Everything The learning and […]
The $1.3 Million Question: Why 92% of Learning Programs Can’t Connect Cost to Results
Every L&D leader has been asked this question: “What’s the ROI of our learning programs?” For 92% of organizations, the honest answer is: “We don’t know.” But new Cognota data from 6,000+ learning programs reveals this isn’t just a measurement problem, it’s a strategic crisis costing companies millions. The Shocking Reality Behind L&D’s ROI Crisis […]