Attending Learning Technologies 2025? With hundreds of vendors on the floor, it can be hard to spot the truly standout tools that are reshaping workplace learning, skills development, and talent strategy.
Whether you’re aiming to optimise learning strategies, boost team performance, or streamline your operations, this article highlights five innovative companies that are doing things differently. These forward-thinking vendors are pushing the boundaries of L&D, offering solutions that are sure to make a significant impact on your organisation’s learning journey.
Much Better AI
What they do:
MuchBetter AI is redefining client interactions by leveraging artificial intelligence to simulate realistic sales and customer service conversations. With AI-generated personas, the platform enables professionals to engage in dynamic, interactive training that evolves based on real-time performance. Automated feedback helps users refine their skills and boost their effectiveness over time.
Why it’s worth your time:
Customer-facing roles can be complex and challenging, and traditional training often lacks interactivity. MuchBetter AI steps in to provide AI-powered simulations, offering a safe environment for professionals to practice communication skills without the real-world consequences of errors. This ensures that employees improve their abilities in a way that’s both engaging and practical.
Ideal for:
– Sales teams looking to perfect their communication and sales techniques.
– Customer service professionals aiming to enhance their ability to manage complex interactions.
– Organisations looking for AI-driven, continuous skill development in client-facing roles.
Slick+
What they do:
Slick+ is a knowledge-sharing platform that facilitates team collaboration, onboarding, and mentoring by enabling employees to create short-form videos that capture expertise. These videos are accessible on-demand, helping preserve institutional knowledge and accelerate employee development, especially in hybrid or remote work environments.
Why it’s worth your time:
Slick+ is a game-changer for knowledge retention, offering a quick, efficient way for employees to share valuable insights with their peers. This encourages a culture of continuous learning and collaboration, helping organisations boost training speed and collaboration, even in remote or hybrid setups.
Ideal for:
– Companies with remote or hybrid teams looking to enhance collaboration.
– Organisations that want to foster a culture of knowledge sharing and learning.
– HR and L&D teams focused on improving training processes.
Adeptly.ai
What they do:
Adeptly is an AI-powered platform that offers scenario-based simulations to help employees develop critical soft skills like leadership, communication, and conflict resolution. These interactive simulations provide a safe, controlled environment where learners can practice their interpersonal skills, with real-time feedback guiding their improvement.
Why it’s worth your time:
Traditional soft skills training can fall short of delivering real-world impact. Adeptly addresses this gap with immersive simulations that allow users to develop and refine essential skills in an engaging, measurable way. The AI-driven platform personalises the learning experience, ensuring that users improve continuously while keeping them engaged.
Ideal for:
– L&D teams looking to incorporate soft skills development into training programs.
– Organisations aiming to enhance communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills.
– Businesses need scalable training solutions that foster employee growth across the organization.
Udemy Business
What they do:
Udemy Business offers a vast library of over 30,000 courses that cover everything from IT and development to leadership and wellbeing. These courses are designed for on-demand access, enabling employees to learn at their own pace, whenever and wherever it suits them.
Why it’s worth your time:
In today’s fast-paced business world, continuous learning is essential for staying ahead. Udemy Business provides a flexible and scalable solution to upskill your workforce, backed by AI-driven course recommendations, certification prep, and powerful analytics to tailor learning to your organization’s goals.
Ideal for:
– Companies seeking a broad view of skills and fast access to on-demand upskilling.
– Organisations looking to support employee development in both technical and leadership skills.
– Businesses wanting to align learning experiences with strategic goals using data insights.
Totara
What they do:
Totara is an LMS and LXP that empowers organizations to manage, deliver, and track learning programs. It’s a fully customisable platform designed for structured training, including compliance, onboarding, certifications, and skills development, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
Why it’s worth your time:
Totara’s flexibility and powerful features make it an ideal solution for organizations looking to create bespoke learning experiences. With personalized learning plans, program management, and certification tracking, Totara’s solutions can be tailored to meet your specific needs. What’s more, Totara V19 has just been released, introducing exciting updates to enhance user experience, learning personalization, and performance management. Our team will be there as Totara Platinum Alliance Partner, to demonstrate how Totara can support your organisation’s learning and performance goals.
Ideal for:
– HR and L&D teams looking for a flexible solution to align learning with business culture and goals.
– Organisations focused on providing customized learning experiences across various departments.
– Companies aiming to integrate learning, performance, and employee engagement into a seamless experience.
As the L&D landscape continues to evolve, these innovative vendors are reshaping the way organisations approach learning, feedback, and workforce development. Whether you’re attending Learning Technologies to discover fresh ideas or refining your strategy, these five vendors are leading the way in human-centered, strategic, and impactful learning solutions.
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