From slip-resistant work boots to AI co-pilots, this month’s updates cover it all. Dive into new safety training from Marcom and PaleBlue, explore semi-custom courses in Simon, see how KerberRose boosted retention with targeted learning, and catch up on the Future of Learning series—where we’re rethinking what AI adoption really looks like. Wherever you are in your L&D journey, there’s something here to spark your next step.
New in OpenSesame Plus: Interactive safety training from PaleBlue and Marcom
OpenSesame just got safer—and smarter. Our curated catalog of 50,000+ online training courses now includes new content from publishers PaleBlue and Marcom, both focused on helping teams stay safe, alert, and compliant on the job.
PaleBlue brings safety and compliance training to life with 60 gamified courses powered by high-quality 3D animation. These interactive lessons turn routine training into an engaging, skill-building experience, so learners stay motivated and remember what matters most.
Marcom delivers micro, mobile-friendly safety courses designed for real workplaces. With adaptive lessons and industry-specific content, learners can focus on doing their jobs safely without getting bogged down in theory.
Whether you’re reinforcing hazard awareness or building a culture of safety, these new additions make it easier to keep training clear, consistent, and effective.
Product updates: Make training your own, faster than ever
Trusted content, now uniquely yours
Semi-custom courses are here—free for Plus customers. Start with proven publisher content, then tailor it with your branding, leadership voice, and policies. It’s training that feels personal, relevant, and real, without compromising the quality you trust.
A fresh look at the Simon editor
We’ve refreshed the Simon editor to make building courses faster and more intuitive:
- Smart toolbar: Stays hidden until you need it—clean and focused.
- Color-coded outlines: Blue when you’re editing, red when something needs fixing.
Simple. Visual. Built for speed.
Ready to see how easy building a course can be?
Customer spotlight: How KerberRose boosted retention and leadership with tailored training
KerberRose, a regional accounting firm with 250+ employees, turned to OpenSesame to connect its multigenerational workforce through personalized learning experiences. By designing tiered leadership programs and curating course content for every career stage, the firm delivered training that truly resonated.
The impact speaks for itself:
- 100% compliance training completion
- 50%+ increase in leadership program participation
- 95% retention among program participants
- 30% of participants promoted after completing training
KerberRose proves that thoughtful, strategic learning doesn’t just bridge generational gaps—it drives real business results.
Different cultures. Same workplace. Endless drama.
Bridging Worlds is an 8-episode, story-driven series from OpenDoors that explores how culture shapes the way we work. Follow Finn, Lukas, Yasmin, and Naomi as they navigate workplace challenges—from communication to trust-building—through very different cultural lenses.
Each bite-sized episode (8–13 minutes) drops you into a real conflict, then replays the same moment from two perspectives. You’ll recognize yourself in their stories and walk away with practical insights to work more effectively across cultures.
Whether you’re an individual contributor, people leader, or global team member, Bridging Worlds makes cultural “aha!” moments bingeable, relatable, and unforgettable.
Available in: English, Arabic, Canadian French, French, Italian, German, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese, and Brazilian Portuguese.
Step into the Future of Learning
Last month, we kicked off our Future of Learning webinar series with a powerful conversation about what it really takes to bring AI into the workplace, beyond just picking the right tools. In Beyond the Tools: Driving Human-Centered AI Adoption, expert guest Eglė Vinauskaite shared why most AI rollouts stall and how organizations can shift from scattered experimentation to scalable success. We talked about behavior change, culture, and how to support teams through the messy middle of adoption.
Missed the session? Here’s how you can catch up:
Read the recap blog to explore our five key takeaways and what they mean for your organization.
Watch the on-demand webinar to hear directly from Eglė Vinauskaite on how to drive people-first AI adoption across your workforce.
Looking to put insights into action? Download our AI Adoption Change Management Checklist—a practical, step-by-step guide to help you move from strategy to implementation.
In our next session, Eglė Vinauskaite returns—this time with Donald H. Taylor—to reveal findings from their latest global report, AI in L&D: The Race for Impact.
You’ll get a clear-eyed view of how AI is actually being used across industries today, what’s working, what’s not, and how you can move beyond the hype to create real, lasting value in your learning strategy.
What you’ll learn:
- How top companies are applying AI in L&D today
- Why content creation might be distracting us from bigger opportunities
- What high-performing L&D teams are doing differently
All attendees get an exclusive checklist: 5 Everyday L&D Tasks AI Can Transform Today, professional development credits from ATD, HRCI, and SHRM, as well as an exclusive AI-themed sticker!
New resource roundup
Before you go, check out these new articles and resources designed to strengthen your L&D strategy.
AI is an essential skill in the workplace. In this guide, we highlight timely, human-centered courses from OpenSesame Exclusive publishers that help your teams build the mindsets, skills, and ethical practices needed to thrive alongside AI.
As AI becomes embedded in everything from hiring to forecasting, ethical use is no longer optional; it’s essential. In this guide, we break down what ethical AI really means, why it matters for your business, and how to put it into practice across your organization.
You can’t improve what you don’t measure. In this article, Liza Wisner shares a four-stage framework to help you assess your talent development maturity and take the next step toward building a culture of growth.
And don’t forget these too:
- OpenSesame and Cornerstone Partner to Deliver Briefly’s Bite-Sized Business Insights Through Cornerstone Content Subscriptions
- A Practical Guide for Getting Started with AI in the Workplace
- What If Workplace Training Was So Binge-Worthy You Couldn’t Stop Watching?
- 3 Scientific Reasons Why Human Connection Matters in the Age of AI