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L&D leaders are being asked to do something that didn’t exist a few years ago: reinvent the workforce while keeping today’s business running.
That’s the backdrop for this year’s Fosway 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning – and why we’re proud to share that OpenSesame has once again been named a Core Leader.
But this recognition isn’t just about where we sit on a grid. It reflects a bigger shift happening across L&D.
Why OpenSesame is a Core Leader right now
Fosway, one of the most significant analysts in EMEA, evaluates providers based on performance, potential, and real customer impact.
Our position as a Core Leader reflects how we help L&D teams meet this moment without adding complexity.
1. From content to capability
Fosway’s report this year points to a clear shift: organisations are moving beyond content consumption and focusing more directly on skills, proficiency, and business outcomes.
We see that shift every day. In an AI-enabled world, the expectations inside businesses have changed quickly. Roles are being reshaped. Work is being redistributed across people and technology. And the demand for skills has grown in every direction at once.
Organisations need technical skills that help employees use AI well and turn new technology investments into real results. But they also need the human skills that make working alongside AI possible, things like critical thinking, judgment, and clear communication. And just as importantly, they need to keep building the skills AI cannot replace: conflict resolution, leadership, relationship building, and hands-on capabilities that still depend on people showing up, solving problems, and doing the work in real life.
That’s why OpenSesame is built for more than content access alone. With a trusted marketplace of 60,000+ courses mapped to real-world skills, and learning tied directly to roles and business priorities, we help L&D teams move from assigning courses to building capability.
So you’re not just filling a content library, but building a workforce that can adapt, contribute, and grow through change.
2. Personalised learning, without the manual work
Fosway highlights how AI is raising expectations for more personal, relevant learning experiences at scale.
It’s undeniable: as employees interact with more personalised consumer products, their expectations for personalisation in the workplace have also changed. It’s not just about recommending the “right course” for the business anymore. Personalisation in 2026 is all about helping employees access training that impacts their day-to-day and helps them to build the right skills for how their roles are evolving.
That’s where OpenSesame is different.
- Exceptionally high standards for what enters the Marketplace, so you can start with a foundation of content you can trust
- Expert human curators to help you actually build your programme, not just select courses
- AI-powered recommendations help you instantly find relevant, pinpointed content faster
So instead of manually stitching together programmes, you can deliver learning that actually reflects how your workforce is changing.
That’s how you get tailored, skills-driven learning experiences without adding to your workload.
3. Learning that fits into the workday
Fosway emphasises a shift towards learning that happens in the flow of work, not in a separate system.
Because let’s be honest: your learners aren’t logging into your LMS unless they have to.
With OpenSesame:
- Learning is delivered where your people already work (whether that’s the LMS or via Teams, Slack, emails, and more)
- Content is designed for real-world application, not passive consumption
- And engagement becomes something you can actually see and prove
Modern L&D isn’t about just chasing completions, but enabling progress.
4. Less complexity, more impact
Another major theme in this year’s Fosway report: organisations are looking to simplify their learning ecosystem, reduce vendor sprawl, and get more value from the tools and budgets they already have.
We hear this from L&D admins all the time:
“I don’t need another tool. I need what I already have to actually work.”
Because the reality is, learning isn’t one thing. You’re responsible for everything.
- Mandatory training that keeps your people safe and your business compliant
- Role-based training that helps employees do their jobs today
- And the forward-looking skills your organisation needs to stay competitive
Too often, that means juggling multiple vendors, scattered budgets, and disconnected systems just to cover the basics.
OpenSesame brings that together. With one partner, you can support:
- Compliance and risk reduction: from harassment prevention and cybersecurity to safety and regulatory training
- Role-based and functional skills: so employees can perform and grow in their current roles
- Future-forward skills: including AI literacy, leadership, and the human skills that matter more than ever
- Custom and internal training: built from your own knowledge with tools like Simon
- Practice and application: through labs, AI coaching, and interactive learning experiences
All in one place.
That means fewer contracts to manage, fewer tools to justify, and fewer gaps to fill.
And just as important, it all fits into the systems you already use. OpenSesame integrates with your LMS and existing tools, so you’re not replacing your ecosystem, you’re making it work better.
The result is simpler procurement, more consistent learning experiences, and a learning strategy you can actually defend when budget conversations come up.
So instead of stitching together five different solutions, you have one partner helping you deliver what your workforce needs – today and as it evolves for the future.
What this means for you
Being named a Core Leader means we’re delivering where it matters — helping you keep up with constant change while proving the impact of your work.
But more importantly, it means you don’t have to figure this out on your own.
Workforce Reinvention isn’t something on the horizon. It’s already part of your day-to-day, showing up in new expectations, new skill gaps, and new pressure to deliver results.
And the right partner doesn’t just add more content or more tools to your plate.
We’re here to help you focus on what actually moves the business forward:
- Identifying the skills your organisation truly needs
- Delivering learning your employees will use and apply
- And showing the impact of your work in a way leadership understands and values
What’s next
If you want to see how OpenSesame can help you take the next step:
👉 Explore the 2026 Fosway report
👉 Or see OpenSesame in action
