Great learning programs don't stand still, and neither do the challenges they need to solve. From keeping employees safe to building AI skills and finding better ways to make training stick, learning leaders have a lot on their plates. This November, we're bringing you fresh courses, new research, practical resources, and a few reasons to celebrate the people making it all happen. Here's what's new at OpenSesame.
Celebrate the L&D leaders who make a difference
Learning leaders spend their days helping others grow, but their own contributions don't always get the recognition they deserve. Behind every successful training program is someone who creates opportunities, supports employees, and finds ways to help people reach their goals.
This November, we're celebrating those learning leaders through Grateful for Growth, an OpenSesame initiative recognizing the people who make learning and professional development possible.
Know someone who's made a difference? Take three minutes to nominate a learning leader whose work deserves to be celebrated.
For every approved nomination, OpenSesame will donate $10 to Opportunity@Work. And with your nominee's permission, we'll share their story with the broader L&D community.
It's our way of saying thank you to the people who make growth possible for everyone else.
Build practical AI, cybersecurity, and data skills with new Chegg Skills courses
As AI and technology continue to change how work gets done, employees need practical skills they can apply in their day-to-day roles.
More than 100 new Chegg Skills courses are now available in OpenSesame Plus, expanding training options across AI, cybersecurity, data, healthcare administration, and workplace communication.
These courses use real-world scenarios and knowledge checks to help learners build and apply skills, whether they're strengthening cybersecurity awareness, developing technical knowledge, or improving communication at work.
For OpenSesame Plus subscribers, the new courses can be added directly to existing training programs, making it easier to address emerging skill needs while supporting ongoing workforce development.
AI in L&D: Are we looking beyond faster content?
AI can help L&D teams create training faster. But here's a bigger question: Are we using it to solve the right business problems?
The latest AI in L&D: Around the Core report from Donald H. Taylor and Eglė Vinauskaitė explores that question. Drawing on research from 531 L&D practitioners across 55 countries, the report found that 68% of respondents said their organizations were using AI in L&D, yet content development remains the most common application.
Creating training faster matters, especially for busy learning teams. But AI also offers opportunities to identify training needs, support employee practice, and evaluate whether learning is improving performance. For L&D leaders, that's an opportunity to move beyond creating content and play a more strategic role in the business.
Want to explore what that shift could look like?
Join Donald H. Taylor and Eglė Vinauskaitė on Thursday, 19 November, for Beyond faster content: AI and L&D's role in the business. They'll share findings from four years of research, explore what's holding teams back, and discuss practical ways L&D can use AI to address bigger business challenges.
Customer spotlight: Helping employees grow at Southeastern Freight Lines
From workplace safety to technology skills, effective training helps employees build confidence and grow in their roles.
For Catherine Centeno, Training Development Specialist at Southeastern Freight Lines, OpenSesame helps make those opportunities possible. Her team uses OpenSesame for everything from Department of Transportation (DOT) and safety training to Microsoft PowerPoint and professional development.
In her testimonial, Catherine shares how access to training helps associates advance in their careers and gives employees who are less familiar with technology more opportunities to build new skills.
Watch Catherine's full testimonial
New health, safety, and wellness courses from OpenMind
Effective workplace safety training goes beyond knowing the rules. It helps employees recognize risks, build safer habits, and make informed decisions that protect themselves and the people around them.
A new series of courses from OpenMind brings together essential health and safety topics with a focus on employee well-being. From preventing common workplace injuries to supporting physical and social well-being, these courses offer practical guidance employees can use both on and off the job.
The new releases cover topics relevant to a wide range of workplaces, including physically demanding environments, and help organizations reinforce everyday practices that contribute to safer, healthier teams.
Explore the latest courses:
- Back Safety and Injury Prevention Techniques for Physically Demanding Work
- Fall Prevention: Strength and Balance Exercises + General Hazards
- Infection Control: Tips to Boost Your Immune System and Prevent Illness
- Social Well-Being at Work: Preventing Harassment and Bullying
Whether you're updating required safety training or looking for ways to support employee well-being, these courses can help build the knowledge and habits employees need to stay safe and healthy.
Fresh resources for learning leaders
Looking for new ideas to bring to your learning strategy? Explore our latest research, practical guides, and expert insights to help you tackle today's training challenges and prepare your workforce for what's next.
One learning format can't do it all. Explore different online training formats and learn how to combine them to help employees build skills, practice, and apply what they've learned on the job.
Ready to put your learning mix into practice? Use this worksheet to choose training formats that fit your workforce's needs and build a clear recommendation to share with stakeholders.
How are learning teams really using AI? Explore findings from 531 L&D practitioners to see what's working, what's holding teams back, and where AI could help L&D make a greater business impact.
How do you deliver consistent training across a global workforce without losing local relevance? Discover how a connected learning ecosystem can support organization-wide goals while meeting the needs of different teams and regions.
