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What comes after knowledge-based learning? Reading a book and watching a video can only get your people so far. Practice is what delivers job readiness. “Let me practice” is the next evolution in corporate training, proving that someone can apply a skill in the real world. That’s the main takeaway from a recent Learning News interview as part of Learning Technologies 2024. Watch it here: https://hubs.la/Q02xkYmn0 1. Better proof of skills translates to: 2. Improved on-the-job validation, confidence, and performance. 3. Dynamic, accurate skills data for skills-based organizations. The adaptability to create hands-on experiences for the next big tech — including #AI. Thanks for the chat with Rob Clarke from Learning News, Danny Abdo and Corey Hynes.

We are delighted to have been named Virtual IT labs leader for the 12th consecutive quarter in the G2 Summer 2024 report, with our Results, Implementation and Usability ranking top in the category. 💫 Our G2 reviews consistently call out Skillable’s ease of training, confidence in skill-building, customization options and intuitive integration into work and study flows. Danny Abdo, Chief Operating Officer at Skillable, comments, “The results of the G2 Summer 2024 report clearly demonstrate that Virtual IT labs are gaining momentum globally. As an effective and proven way to build technical skills, it is notable that Skillable has been recognized for its strong Results for businesses and learners. Being able to train people in job-ready skills unlocks growth, innovation, productivity and confidence using new technologies.” Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gVDUVTMA

Are you looking to fast-track your training program? Join us live on Wednesday, July 24 for an engaging session with Pearson VUE Director of Product Management, Bryan Ochs and Tanium's Director of Training Development, Chaya Rao, moderated by Skillable Chief Marketing Officer, ✅ Sarah E. Danzl. We’ll discuss how these organizations have embraced experiential learning and implemented strategies for closing skill gaps. This session is not to be missed if you are looking to fast-track your training program with actionable insights from industry leaders. Can’t attend live? No worries – register and receive the on-demand recording. 🎥 👉 Save your free spot -> https://hubs.la/Q02FS9gy0 #handsontraining #experientiallearning

Every year, we give our employees a week off around July 4th. Why? Because we take work/life balance seriously and want our people to intentionally recharge so they can continue to serve our customers with creativity, energy and enthusiasm. The sad truth is that almost half (46%) of U.S workers don’t use all of their paid time off. A company week off allows our people to fully switch off, knowing they won’t get emails or internal requests while out of office. It builds downtime into our culture, making it ok to step away from our desks and into adventure. Speaking of which, here’s a snapshot of what our Skillies got up to this week! #employeewellbeing #burnout #worklifebalance

This week, millions of soccer and football fans will be glued to their TVs, performing every pre-game ritual imaginable, to see the results of their teams’ hard work and practice. For many aspiring soccer players, getting to the Euros or Copa América is a childhood dream – one that has taken hours of hands-on practice to achieve. Most professional soccer players spend at least 15 hours a week completing a variety of training modalities - agility drills and on-field training, watching game film, cross-training in the gym, and even having recovery sessions. They apply their knowledge, demonstrate their skills, and adjust where needed over and over again. Sound familiar? The best sports coaches understand that knowledge of the game (theory) can only get their players so far. It’s the real-world practice, regular feedback, and refinement that gets their teams ready for the pressures of elite competition. It’s clearly working for Mbappé and Messi - why not for your business-critical projects and capabilities? Hands-on training can be the secret to getting your employees, customers and partners ready for their moment in the limelight. Good luck to all the teams working towards the wins this week! #Euros #CopaAmerica #learning #VirtualITLabs __________________ *Source: The Role of Deliberate Practice in the Acquisition of Expert Performance, K. Anders Ericsson, Ralf Th. Krampe, and Clemens Tesch-Romer

We’re over halfway through 2024, can you believe it? Earlier this year we surveyed IT leaders to understand what their essential skill priorities were: ➡️ IT infrastructure (53%) ➡️ IT service management (45%) ➡️ Database management (40%) ➡️ AI for IT operations (37%) ➡️ Database design (33%) Do you think they’re on track? Is your team’s upskilling aligned with this? There’s still time to prioritize effective skills development for your people this year. Whether it’s customers, partners or employees, virtual IT labs can provide the rapid, hands-on upskilling needed to build job-ready skills, at scale, ready for your mission-critical IT, data and AI projects. Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02F05mT0 #ITtraining #VirtualITlabs #ITSkills

With 5.1 billion data records compromised so far this year, it’s little surprise that cybersecurity is top of many C-Suite agendas. Gartner has done a helpful round-up of expert advice for reducing cyber-risk in your organization. ✔️Of course, tailored, regular skill development was on the list. But more than that, having the right cybersecurity skills influences nearly every piece of advice the experts offered. - Be able to make timely decisions and confidently communicate this to senior stakeholders. - Build a resilient workforce — make it okay to fail in a safe space and give them the right skills so they’re not worrying about achieving in their roles. - Look forward to skill succession, make sure brain drain doesn’t impact your cybersecurity in the future. Check out the article here: https://hubs.la/Q02F02550

The latest PwC Hopes and Fears Survey highlights a mixed attitude to change. Employees want to embrace new working ways, career growth and skills, but they’re fearful of losing their job and feeling burned out from too much change. 🤔 Our two cents...Hands-on training meets every individual where they’re at, bringing them along with change at a pace that suits them. Whether that’s upskilling in a completely new technology or mastering a skill to move to the next level. The only constant is change, so your customers, partners and employees need to be constantly refining their skills to keep pace. And the only way to really make sure they’re prepared for new technology, sales pitches, technical support requests or business needs is by giving them a safe space to practice their skills as close to the real world as possible. What do you make of the latest findings? https://hubs.la/Q02DDrCh0 #challengelabs #virtualtraining #handsonpractice

Quiet quitting is a symptom of work/life imbalance and burnout. Our COO Danny Abdo has some advice for leaders tackling this in their workforces: 1️⃣ Make sure skills are being used where they’re needed most. People taking on too much is a key driver of quiet quitting. 2️⃣ Upskill people based on their passions and interests — invest in their long-term career and you’ll build a lasting, loyal workforce. 3️⃣ Making learning opportunities super relevant to each role, so people understand ‘what’s in it for them’ and can do their jobs better. Read the full piece here: https://hubs.la/Q02DbWhN0

Implementing the right hands-on learning strategy can make or break your organization’s performance goals. Whether your organization is looking to upskill internally or increase product adoption and customer retention, business impact and skills are inextricably linked. Join us live on Wednesday, July 24 at 2pm ET for an engaging session with Pearson VUE’s Director of Product Management, Bryan Ochs and Tanium’s Director of Training Development, Chaya Rao, moderated by Skillable Chief Marketing Officer, ✅ Sarah E. Danzl. 👉 Register today -> https://lnkd.in/gbB9ciuH