What Is Instructional Design? A Beginner’s Guide
The reason your course doesn’t work — low engagement, dismal completion rates, poor results — has nothing to do with your expertise. In fact, it can be a curse. Have you ever heard the “Expert’s Curse?” It’s the inability to translate deep knowledge into structured, accessible learning. However, there is a ‘ritual‘ that can break […]
LMS Guide for Compliance Training in a Heavily Regulated Environment
For L&D Directors, the job has never been more demanding. Hybrid work, tighter budgets, and a wave of new regulations have all converged, creating a storm that’s hard to navigate. For years, corporate compliance training for employees was a tedious annual chore marked by static PDFs, dreary slide decks, and the dreaded “Click Next” fatigue. […]
Are You Tracking the Right L&D Metrics? A Guide for HR Directors
Imagine a board meeting where the L&D department prepared an immaculate report. Compliance training completion rates are 95 percent, and the new leadership program saw 100% attendance. But then your CFO leans forward and asks the chilling question: “That’s nice, but has it actually improved our bottom line?” In a tough economic climate, every expense […]
Gamification in LMS Is Beyond Points
Disengagement at the workplace is a global obstacle that cost approximately $440 billion in 2024, according to Gallup. To counter what some call the ‘Great Detachment,’ weaving a sense of friendly competition into corporate training could make a real difference. Gamification isn’t about trying to turn training into Candy Crush, but the strategic application of […]
The Rise of ‘Skills-based Hiring’ and What It Means for L&D
For generations, proudly listing degrees and job titles on CVs stood as the gatekeeper to opportunity. It was the gold standard, especially for white-collar roles. But now, that familiar document is quietly fading from the spotlight. Major employers — names like PwC and Rolls-Royce — are rethinking what matters most. Degree requirements are vanishing from […]
Your Onboarding Process Is Costing You More Than You Think. Here’s How to Fix It.
The so-called “Great Resignation” wasn’t a passing storm, but a shift in the climate of work itself. Staff turnover, once a line on an HR report, has become a slow leak in the foundations of a business. When someone leaves, it’s not just an empty chair — it’s hours of training, recruitment costs, and lost […]
Half of the UK Businesses Regret Software Choices According to Report
According to Capterra’s 2026 Software Buying Trends Report, 52% of UK software buyers regret their most recent purchase. In an era when digital transformation is the norm, that level of disappointment signals a deeper problem. Yet, as the report suggests, much of this regret could be avoided with straightforward implementation and reliable technical support. The […]
The Best LMS for Film Schools: Build Your Virtual Studio with Vedubox
Trying to teach cinematography over a glitchy video call, or piecing together a student’s final edit from a jumble of compressed email attachments, feels more like slapstick than serious education. For years, film teachers have had to cobble together a patchwork of tools just to share the basics of a craft that thrives on visuals, […]
How to Create and Sell CPD Accredited Courses in the UK
In the UK’s busy online training world, standing out to professionals means showing your course is worth their time and money. For many trainers and learning providers, CPD accreditation is the mark that sets their courses apart. Continuing Professional Development, or CPD, is a formal commitment for professionals in fields from finance to healthcare in […]
5 Reasons for Considering a Moodle Alternative, Vedubox
For years, Moodle has been the go-to platform for online learning. Its open-source roots and promise of flexibility have made it a familiar name in digital education, and on the surface, it seems to offer everything for free. But for universities, training academies, and course creators across the UK, that ‘free’ label is starting to […]
