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Amanda Sessions

Employee Spotlight: Curation

An interview with: Amanda Sessions, Senior Curation Specialist – Safety and Compliance (She/Her) Portland, Oregon.   A Senior Curation Specialist specializing in Safety and Compliance, Amanda Sessions assists publishers and customers in complying with regulations and mandates and taking new courses to the next level for learners. Amanda relies on OpenSesame’s exhaustive data and her… Read more »

Abbie Paul, Curation

Employee Spotlight: Curation

An interview with: Abbie Paul, Business Development Manager – Team Lead (She/Her) Des Moines, Iowa. In her role as Business Development Manager Team Lead on OpenSesame’s Curation team, Abbie Paul follows a demanding 39-point quality checklist to assess every single new publisher that crosses her desk. Stringent content standards at OpenSesame maximize learner engagement and… Read more »

What’s New and Trending in OpenSesame’s Course Catalog in the Month of October

OpenSesame added 123 new courses to OpenSesame Plus for October from five different publishers on the topics of diversity, equity and inclusion, management skills, psychological safety, and more. Also, we’re proud to introduce new OpenSesame Plus publisher Emberin as of November 23, 2021!  New courses for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Blinkist, Mind Channel, SAP Litmos,… Read more »

OpenSesame announces expansion of OpenSesame Plus subscription with Eleventure partnership

Global organizations now have access to award-winning, learner-centered microlearning content.    Portland, OR – 21 September 2021 – OpenSesame, a market-leading SaaS global elearning innovator, today announced the addition of Eleventure to its popular OpenSesame Plus subscription. With this announcement, OpenSesame is adding significant expertise to its robust catalog that will boost on-the-job skills in… Read more »

Hispanic Heritage

Why Some of Us Don’t Use the Term “Latinx”

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of those with ancestors that came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. OpenSesame is sharing stories and perspectives from our Hispanic and Latinx colleagues to champion diversity and share resources that support the Hispanic and Latinx community.    Voices of OpenSesame Juntos… Read more »

Rogue Spending

Are you overpaying for employee training?

Curb rogue spending around your L&D program, while achieving organizational alignment and addressing your team’s needs. For many leaders and training professionals, building and launching a successful learning and development strategy is an arduous journey, filled with essential elements and components that demand consideration during the purchasing and planning process. Will my learners engage in… Read more »

OpenSesame adds new global publisher partnerships, further expanding OpenSesame Plus subscription variety

Organizations with all types of employee populations now have access to impactful trainings designed by leading subject matter experts Portland, OR – 1 September 2021 – OpenSesame, a market-leading SaaS global elearning innovator, today announced the addition of multiple new global publishers to its popular OpenSesame Plus subscription. With this announcement, OpenSesame is further diversifying… Read more »

Global organizations can now access Global eTraining’s BIM software and skills courses as eLearning courses from OpenSesame

Portland , OR – 30 August 2021 – OpenSesame, the eLearning innovator, announces the addition of Global eTraining to its popular OpenSesame Plus subscription. This partnership will allow OpenSesame to offer a wide range of Autodesk and other BIM software and skills training for managers, leaders, and employees in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industries.… Read more »

OpenSesame welcomes internationally award-winning German publisher, Pink University, to OpenSesame Plus

Pink University’s expert use of multimedia, blended learning, and true to life scenarios  provides resources for sustainable employee development.  Portland, OR – 30 August, 2021 – OpenSesame, a market-leading SaaS global elearning innovator, today announced the addition of Pink University to its popular OpenSesame Plus subscription, adding over 130 eurocentric business skills, leadership, communication, and… Read more »

OpenSesame announces expansion of OpenSesame Plus subscription with Axonify micro-content

Global 2000 enterprises now have access to a curated elearning micro-course library proven to drive knowledge retention Portland, OR – 31 August 2021 – OpenSesame, a market-leading SaaS global elearning innovator, today announced the addition of Axonify to its popular OpenSesame Plus subscription to bring microlearning courses to frontline employees and beyond. With this announcement,… Read more »

OpenSesame announces exclusive partnership with New York innovation consultancy FutureThink

Global organizations can now access FutureThink’s micro-learning modules in 7 languages from OpenSesame Portland, OR – 26 August, 2021– OpenSesame, a market-leading SaaS global elearning innovator, today announced the addition of FutureThink to its popular OpenSesame Plus subscription with micro-courses on productivity, growth and innovation, change management, culture building, and collaboration.  FutureThink has inspired and… Read more »

Leading Meetings the TED Way: 5 Takeaways

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 42% of people are still currently working from home. As this situation continues, it’s critical to create a workplace environment that focuses on the wellness and productivity of your employees. In a recent OpenSesame webinar, Kayla Nalven, Director of Content Experience for TED@Work, discussed one of TED’s… Read more »

Blended Learning in the OpenSesame Catalog

In our three-part series, Blending the eLearning Experience with OpenSesame, we’ll provide an overview on blended learning, introduce global publishers who provide blended learning materials, and explore some ways you can blend the learning experience when a course doesn’t contain materials for facilitators. By Teagan Carlson   In Part 1, I gave a brief overview… Read more »

What is Blended Learning?

In our three-part series, Blending the eLearning Experience with OpenSesame, we’ll provide an overview on blended learning, introduce global publishers who provide blended learning materials, and explore some ways you can blend the learning experience when a course doesn’t contain materials for facilitators.  by Teagan Carlson   There’s ample research in support of blended learning.… Read more »

Addiction Education: Essential to Improving Health Outcomes

Many corporations, state agencies, and community-based organizations already educate about diseases such as cancer and heart disease, emphasizing the importance of early screening and treatment. Recently, mental health education has also been introduced given the broad impact of this disease. Tragically, addiction education has been slow to be included. Nearly 10% of adults have a… Read more »

Cybersecurity Training to Protect Your Employees

Cyberattacks are becoming increasingly more common. The advancement of technology has allowed for automated attacks that can quickly compromise secure systems without any use of human contact. With a constant influx of these cyberattacks and 95% of them being caused by human error, it is crucial that you begin supplying your organization with the most… Read more »

Achieving Employee Wellness as a Remote Organization

Achieving Employee Wellness as a Remote Organization Remote working has had a significant impact on employee wellbeing. A 2020 survey, conducted by OnePoll on behalf of communications platform Front, found that more than 60% of workers have negative feelings about remote working. Many respondents also felt that their employers had not done enough to mitigate… Read more »