Digital Learning Realities 2024 part 4: Evolving learning

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.

Evolving the Modern Learning Experience

A stubborn majority of LMS and LXP buyers continue to be underwhelmed by their learning systems. When asked how good a fit their learning platforms are for the modern workforce and only four in ten agree. And the bad news is that the gap between those who are positive and negative about the experience their solution provides is growing.

This year saw a significant leap in those reporting that their platforms weren’t fit for the modern workforce by 20%. The gap had closed during COVID, but with growing expectations about the role of AI in creating more personalised and individualised learning we seem to be seeing dissatisfaction growing with platforms grow too.

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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