Summer might be winding down, but we haven't slowed down. This month, you'll find exciting product updates, new content from expert publishers, an expanded Workday partnership, fresh compliance training, and plenty of new resources to inspire your next learning initiative. Grab a coffee and dive in – we've got a lot to share.
New OpenSesame Plus publisher: Pragmatic Data Services
As AI and data continue to reshape the workplace, organizations need practical training that helps employees move beyond theory and confidently apply new skills on the job. That's why we're excited to welcome Pragmatic Data Services to OpenSesame Plus.
Pragmatic Data Services specializes in hands-on learning experiences that help learners build skills in data, AI, programming, and Python. Designed for both technical and business audiences, the courses emphasize practical application through interactive instruction, including live labs that let learners practice in real working environments.
Highlights include:
- Hands-on learning with interactive labs and guided exercises, not just video-based instruction.
- Real-world data and AI skills focused on solving business challenges and improving decision-making.
- Expert-led content developed by experienced practitioners with deep backgrounds in data science and analytics.
Explore courses by Pragmatic Data Services
Now even more connected with Workday
If your organization uses Workday, delivering learning just got even easier.
OpenSesame has expanded its partnership with Workday, making it simpler to discover, assign, and deliver trusted learning content directly within the Workday Talent Suite. Customers can access OpenSesame through their existing Workday relationship, reducing procurement complexity while connecting skills development to the tools employees already use.
Whether you're looking to strengthen compliance, build critical business skills, or prepare your workforce for what's next, it's now easier than ever to bring OpenSesame's curated learning content into your Workday experience.
Learn more about our expanded Workday partnership
Smarter PDF-to-course generation in Simon
One of the fastest ways to build custom training is to start with the documents you already have. With the latest updates to Simon, creating courses from PDFs is more accurate, more intuitive, and requires less manual editing, so you can turn internal knowledge into learner-ready training faster.
Here's what's new:
- Course outlines stay closer to your source material. Simon now preserves more of your original wording and follows your PDF's heading structure when available, creating outlines that more accurately reflect your document.
- More of your content makes it into the course. Simon can now capture information from tables, as well as many charts and infographics, helping preserve important context from documents like SOPs and process guides.
- Images are easier to use. Images from your PDF are automatically added to the Asset Manager, so you can quickly find and reuse them while building your course.
Whether you're converting standard operating procedures, onboarding guides, product documentation, or internal processes, these enhancements make it faster to transform existing knowledge into engaging workplace learning.
New compliance training from UpLevel
Keeping training current is one of the best ways to reduce risk and reinforce a culture of safety. That's why we're excited to share new compliance and safety courses from UpLevel, a trusted publisher known for engaging, scenario-based learning.
New releases include:
- Bloodborne Pathogens: Prevention and Response at Work
- Password Security: Create, Protect, Respond
- Slips, Trips, and Falls: Spot Hazards Early
- Navigating Conflicts of Interest at Work
These practical courses help learners build the knowledge and confidence to recognize risks, make informed decisions, and contribute to a safer, more compliant workplace.
Course of the month: 8 Dimensions of Wellness
August is National Wellness Month, making it the perfect time to invest in employee wellbeing.
This month's featured course, 8 Dimensions of Wellness from The Training Refinery, explores the eight interconnected dimensions of wellness, from emotional and physical wellbeing to financial, social, and occupational health. Learners will discover practical strategies to manage stress, prevent burnout, and build healthier habits that support both personal and professional success.
Looking for more timely training ideas throughout the year? Explore our 2026 Course Calendars for monthly recommendations across wellness, leadership, AI, safety, compliance, and more to keep your learning programs fresh all year long.
Upcoming webinar: Building the Change Resilience Muscle on Your Team
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Change isn't slowing down, but resilience is a skill that can be developed.
Join us on Wednesday, 19 August, for a live webinar with Maureen "Mo" Berkner Boyt, Founder and CEO of C2IQ, and Liza Mucheru Wisner, Talent & Workplace Culture Portfolio Lead, to explore practical strategies for helping teams adapt, thrive, and lead through change.
You'll learn how to assess change resilience, strengthen your organization's capacity for change, and build the skills that help people navigate uncertainty with confidence.
New resource roundup
In case you missed them, here are some of our latest resources to help you build skills, strengthen your learning programs, and stay ahead of what's next.
AI transformation isn't just about adopting new technology. It's also about helping people navigate change with confidence. This practical guide explores how leaders can build trust, foster psychological safety, and prepare their teams for AI-driven change with actionable strategies they can put to work right away.
Today's leading business services organizations are using learning to develop talent, strengthen client service, and prepare employees for a changing world. This blog by business services curator Kayla Taylor explores three practical strategies to build a stronger learning culture, from meeting learners where they are to connecting development with career growth and measuring the business impact of learning.
The Preparedness Problem: Why Frontline Employees Don't Feel Ready for What's Next
AI and digital transformation are changing the workplace, but many employees still don't feel prepared for what's ahead. In this conversation with experts from UKG and OpenSesame, you'll learn why workforce readiness is about more than skills and discover practical ways to build confidence, trust, and resilience during times of constant change.
Great learning starts with curious people. In this behind-the-scenes spotlight, Customer Success Intern Fernanda Alvarez shares how meaningful projects, supportive mentors, and a culture of continuous learning have shaped her internship experience at OpenSesame, and why curiosity has been the biggest lesson she's taking into her career.
