Digital Learning Realities 2024 part 3: AI and L&D

Fosway Group, Europe’s no.1 HR industry analyst, has completed the insights from its annual Digital Learning Realities research, in association with the world’s leading workplace learning tech event, Learning Technologies. Now in its 10th year, the research explores how L&D teams rise to the challenge of a fast-changing tech landscape.

Crucial to L&D teams is the support of the C-Suite. Organisations where their executive team believes learning and people development are central to success are almost twice as likely to have seen their overall L&D budget grow in 2024. Even more importantly, an enthusiastic C-Suite is almost three times more likely to accelerate their investment in new digital learning projects.

The infographics are part of a five-part series published weekly, and results can be found below.

AI and L&D – AI’s Impact Today and Tomorrow

Expectations for the impact of AI on L&D continue to run high

Whilst the impact of AI on L&D is comparatively low today, with only one in four reporting any significant impact from AI, expectations for 2025 are high. Over half expect ‘a lot’, or ‘a great deal’ of impact from AI on their learning function next year.

What is interesting is that expectations about the impact of AI have moderated since 2024. In 2023 67% were willing to accept the hype around AI. A year on and that number has shrunk by 20%.

When I look back over the past 10 years of the survey, we have seen some steady shifts. But based on this year’s data – we seem to be on the verge of a true step change. AI is changing the game and it’s difficult not to see that learning will never be the same again. The question is, are you ready?

David Perring, Chief Insights Officer, Fosway Group
Last years research showed, crucial to L&D teams is the support of the C-Suite. Organisations where their executive team believes learning and people development are central to success are almost twice as likely to have seen their overall L&D budget grow in 2023. Even more importantly, an enthusiastic C-Suite is almost three times more likely to accelerate their investment in new digital learning projects.
Digital Learning Realities 2023 - Learning Platforms pie chart

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