Welcome to this month’s edition of “What’s Trending in Learning?” This month, we’re diving into the idea of futureproofing your employees.

In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and shifting market dynamics, ensuring your workforce is well-prepared to navigate new changes in skills and technology isn’t just a competitive advantage — it’s a necessity. With the rise of automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI), the job market is constantly evolving, and employees are tasked with continuously adapting and acquiring new skills to stay relevant.

In this edition, we’ll explore top Go1 content providers for futureproofing, courses to assign to your employees, and introduce you to new providers you can dig into today.

Here are five expert-recommended courses available on Go1 to help you futureproof your teams:

1. Business Continuity: A Cautionary Tale by Mind Tools for Business from Emerald Works (Interactive, 10 mins)

Business continuity management is concerned with how organizations guard against unforeseen disruptions. This short animated video explores what you can do to help your organization ensure it has business continuity covered.

2. ChatGPT Basics and How to Get Better Results by FutureThink (Video, 29 mins) 

Guided by senior futurist and expert Garry Golden, you'll explore the basics of ChatGPT and its impact on digital fields. Learn how to use ChatGPT effectively by creating good prompts, using plugins, and applying GPTs for your goals. Garry will also offer practical tips to improve how you use ChatGPT, solve common problems, and fully leverage its capabilities for different uses. Get ready to change how you use this powerful tool in your work!

3. How to Foster Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Digital Collaboration by Cegos Training (Interactive, 3 mins) 

Make digital collaboration diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Learn how to create content that’s more accessible and inclusive. By the end of this video, you’ll be able to make digital collaboration accessible, diverse, equitable, and inclusive.

4. Unlocking Innovation - Generative AI in Digital Marketing and E-Commerce by Packt (Interactive Masterclass, 8 hr 28 mins) 

This course extends into the realms of advertising, email campaigns, e-commerce, and personalized marketing with AI. Starting with an introduction to the course, you'll delve into the functionalities of ChatGPT, learn how to generate creative content ideas, develop engaging articles, and manage a content calendar. 

As the course progresses, you'll explore advanced AI tools for creating compelling visuals using DALL-E 3 and Midjourney, with insights into generating and editing visuals that enhance your marketing materials. You'll also learn to integrate AI into SEO strategies, utilizing AI-driven keyword research, building SEO bots, and creating optimized content to boost your online presence. 

You'll discover how to craft impactful ads with AI, plan and execute effective email campaigns, and enhance product listings on platforms like Amazon. Furthermore, the course will teach you to leverage AI for personalized marketing efforts, from tailored emails to custom product designs, ensuring a unique and engaging customer experience.

5. Automation: Executive Briefing by Pluralsight  (Video, 49 mins) 

In this fast-paced Executive Briefing, you’ll quickly ramp up on automation — what it means, how to think about it, and how to implement automation. 

First, we’ll begin with automation from “the bottom up” — starting with your own life and work, and expanding on those ideas to apply them to your team and organization. We’ll then dive into different types of automation — including Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Intelligent Automation and Hyperautomation. Finally, we’ll explore automation strategy, best practices and approaches. 

When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have a much better understanding of how automation can add incredible value to your team or organization.

At Go1, we’re constantly growing our content offering. From fresh content providers to returning favorites updating their offerings, here’s what’s new to Go1 in September.

LeanTech is a new Go1 Content Partner based out of Signapore. LeanTech is a cutting-edge content partner focused on empowering financial experts and driving digital transformation. They specialize in developing tech-savvy leaders and helping organizations cultivate strong digital cultures. They’ve added 201 courses, covering topics like Digital Transformation & Mindset, Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics, Cybersecurity & Customer Experience, Product Management, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, ESG & Sustainability.


OutThink has just added 1,197 new courses to Go1! Search their courses for cybersecurity and compliance topics like Anti-Fraud Awareness, Business Email Compromise, Phishing Tips, GDPR Heroes, Travel Security, and more.


Blinkist has added 281 new Blinks, available only to Go1 Premium Pro subscribers, on Personal Growth, Financial Wisdom, Productivity Strategies, Emotional Intelligence, and Leadership Development and more. At this time, these courses are only available in English.


SimonSez IT has added 261 new courses on three main topics: Microsoft Outlook Essentials, Microsoft Word 2019 Basics and Advanced Techniques, and Data Analysis with Excel. At this time, these courses are only available in English.

🇬🇧 A special notice to UK employers and workers! 🇬🇧

UK Worker Protection Act, which comes into effect in October, places a legal duty on UK employers to actively prevent and address sexual harassment in the workplace. Our Content Partners are making strides in ensuring you’re following this act:

Access Group updated their Bullying and Harassment course to reflect these changes.

Bob's Business updated their course content to reflect these changes.

Me Learning will have updated content as of October 1

Three content providers that we’re loving in September

Packt helps tech professionals put software to work by distilling and sharing the practical knowledge of their peers. As an established global provider of technical learning content with over twenty years of experience, Packt delivers premium, rich content from groundbreaking authors on a wide range of emerging and popular technologies.

With a multimedia portfolio that includes thousands of books, eBooks, audiobooks, and video courses, Packt's titles have global relevance. These resources are designed to equip IT professionals with actionable knowledge, enabling them to achieve their goals, whether by gaining expertise in emerging technologies or enhancing skills in established tools.

Topic coverage: Technology, Programming & Coding, Cloud Computing, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity

5,000+ courses in Premium, some shorter videos to comprehensive courses. The catalog includes eBooks

Top Courses: Introduction to Internet of Things; Data Visualization with Python: The Complete Guide; What is IoT?

FutureThink is an award-winning skill-building company that transforms how leaders and teams work. Their groundbreaking techniques can be immediately applied to real business challenges, resulting in teams that are more productive, collaborative, and innovative.

Topic coverage: Business Skills, Communication, Leadership, People and Communication Skills, Time Management

21 courses in Premium in 7 languages (147 LOs total) ranging from 15 to 30 minutes in duration

Top courses: Choose to Simplify; Boost Daily Simplicity, Identify New Business Opportunities; Ignite Disruptive Thinking; Turn Threats into Opportunities

Mind Tools for Business from Emerald Works

Emerald Works is committed to helping individuals and organizations realize their full potential. Mind Tools for Business from Emerald Works provides on-demand performance support and learning resources designed to help people overcome workplace challenges. Their insight-led learning solutions help millions of people around the world develop essential management, leadership, and personal effectiveness skills to build happy and successful careers.

Topic coverage: Leadership & Management; Sales & Customer Service; Communication; Teamwork; Business Skills; Personal Development; Mental Health & Wellbeing; Health & Safety 

Approximately 100 courses in Premium, the majority of which are 60-minutes in duration

Top courses: Anti-Bribery 101; Five Customer Service Parables; Health & Safety 101; Data Protection 101

As we wrap up this month’s edition of "What's Trending in Learning?" we hope you’ve found valuable insights and resources to help futureproof your employees. Staying ahead of the curve is crucial in today’s dynamic world, and Go1 is here to support you every step of the way. Be sure to check out our upcoming webinars, customer stories, and blog posts for more in-depth information. Thank you for joining us, and we look forward to continuing this journey of learning and growth together.

Stay tuned for next month's edition, where we'll continue to bring you the latest trends and resources in the world of L&D.

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What’s trending in learning? Futureproofing in September 2024

Discover the latest providers, trends, and courses to futureproof your employees and keep your workforce ahead of the curve.

Companies that prioritize the development of technical business skills such as data analysis, programming, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and software development are better positioned to drive organizational success and foster innovation. These skills are essential for transforming data into actionable insights, creating robust software solutions, protecting against sophisticated threats, enhancing operational efficiency, and developing cutting-edge applications.

By investing in these technical skills, organizations can stay competitive, adapt to market changes, and lead in their industries. It's clear that focusing on technical business skills isn't just about employee development; it's a strategic imperative for driving innovation and maintaining a competitive edge.

Topic spotlight: Technical business skills

Here are five expert-recommended courses available on Go1 to help your organization train employees on technical business skills:

1. The Data Analysis Workshop by Packt (20 hrs 52 mins) 

Businesses today operate online and generate data almost continuously. While not all data in its raw form may seem useful, if processed and analyzed correctly, it can provide you with valuable hidden insights. The Data Analysis Workshop will help you learn how to discover these hidden patterns in your data, analyze them, and leverage the results to help transform your business. 

The book begins by taking you through the use case of a bike rental shop. You'll be shown how to correlate data, plot histograms, and analyze temporal features. As you progress, you'll learn how to plot data for a hydraulic system using the Seaborn and Matplotlib libraries, and explore a variety of use cases that show you how to join and merge databases, prepare data for analysis, and handle imbalanced data. 

By the end of the book, you'll have learned different data analysis techniques, including hypothesis testing, correlation, and null-value imputation, and will have become a confident data analyst.

2. Survey of Data Science by Stone River (8.5-hour training) 

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of data science, covering key concepts, essential tools, and diverse job roles available in the industry. Whether you're a beginner looking to explore the world of data or an experienced professional seeking to expand your skill set, this course offers a solid foundation for understanding the fundamental principles and practices of data science.

This course offers an overview of the activities and roles within the realm of data science. It begins by exploring the fundamental tasks of data exploration, analysis, and visualization, essential for deriving insights from data. Statistical distributions relevant to data science are introduced, followed by discussions on handling unstructured data and selecting appropriate data storage solutions. The course delves into advanced topics such as natural language processing and machine learning algorithms, including decision trees, regression, and neural networks. 

Additionally, it covers the design and implementation of data pipelines, emphasizing both batch and real-time processing. The latter part of the course focuses on the diverse roles within a data science team, including Data Wrangler, Data Engineer, Quantitative Analyst, Machine Learning Engineer, Framework Administrator, and Business Analyst, each requiring specific skills and expertise. Through this comprehensive exploration, participants gain a nuanced understanding of the field and the opportunities it offers.

By the end of this course, participants will have gained a solid understanding of the core principles, tools, and roles in data science, empowering them to embark on a successful career journey in this rapidly evolving field.

3. Intro to Coding with Python by Zenva (55 mins) 

Learn the basics of coding with Python! All software — including games, apps, websites, and more — is essentially designed to follow instructions. We refer to these instructions as coding, and the order and rules that they follow as algorithms.

This course will explore these important concepts through Python Turtle. The Turtle library allows you to issue commands to a “turtle” and have the turtle follow them as if it were a pen drawing on paper. You can use it to draw various shapes, fill them in, change their colors, and more — all through easy-to-use programming commands. You’ll also learn how to structure these commands as an algorithm to create a digital picture of a solar system.

No matter what you want to use coding for, the skills you’ll learn will form strong foundations for any project that you’ll create.

4. Google Cloud Platform Associate Cloud Engineer Bootcamp by TechCommanders (10-hour bootcamp) 

An Associate Cloud Engineer deploys applications, monitors operations, and manages enterprise solutions. Cloud Engineers use Google Cloud Console and the command-line interface to perform common platform-based tasks to maintain one or more deployed solutions that leverage Google-managed or self-managed services on Google Cloud.

This course was specifically designed to provide a refresher of the topics of the GCP Associate Cloud Engineer Exam for experienced GCP engineers that need a reminder of the objectives before taking the exam. For more hands-on help, there are many additional courses on Go1 that can help you can up to speed before taking the exam.  

During this course, you'll gain insight into the GCP Cloud Engineer exam and walk through main exercises around managing a GCP Cloud. You'll walkthrough demos, reviewing content with the SME, providing you with the top ten things to remember before taking the exam. 

5. Azure Cloud Fundamentals by Cloudswyft  (10-day course) 

This course provides foundational-level knowledge of cloud services and how those services are provided with Microsoft Azure. The course can be taken as an optional first step in learning about cloud services and Microsoft Azure, before taking further Microsoft Azure or Microsoft cloud services courses.

The course will cover general cloud computing concepts as well as general cloud computing models and services such as Public, Private, and Hybrid cloud and Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS).

It'll also cover some core Azure services and solutions, as well as key Azure pillar services concerning security, privacy, compliance, and trust. It'll finish off with information on pricing and support services available with Azure.

At Go1, we’re constantly growing our content library. From fresh content providers to returning favorites updating their offerings, here’s what’s new to Go1 in July.    

This new Go1 Content Partner specializes in cybersecurity awareness content. They offer mostly bite-sized (5 mins) and some longer formats of 10-30 minutes. Just last month, they added new content on Data Privacy and Remote Work and Operational Security. Courses are available only in English at this time.

Channel 1 has simplified compliance and WH&S training by creating short, to-the-point and scenario-based videos. You can now discover a new series of courses on WH&S Induction, available in English.

New courses are available from SimonSez IT on three main topics: Microsoft Office and Productivity Tools, Excel and PivotTable Training, and Generative AI and Cybersecurity Awareness. At this time, these courses are only available in English.

Three content providers that we’re loving in July

Stone River eLearning was founded in 2012, and since then has taught over 1,100,000 students. Stone River eLearning's focus is on developing high-quality video training in all areas of the technology field. Dozens of organizations use Stone River eLearning's content for corporate and government in-house training.

Topic coverage: Technology, DevOps, Networking and Security, Programming and Web Development, Mobile App Development, Web Design and Development, IT Skills

5,100+ courses in Premium, ranging from 1 to 12,000 minutes in duration.

Top courses: Installation - Python Programming for Beginners; Python Programming for Beginners; Print and Strings - Python Programming for Beginners; Math - Python Programming for Beginners; Strategic Planning Skills

TechCommanders is an online training platform for aspiring and veteran IT professionals interested in next-generation IT skills. Courses offered are used to prepare students to take certification exams in Cloud, DevOps, IT Security, and Blockchain. Their expertise is in productivity increase and cost reduction driven by the adoption of technologies focused on cloud computing. By choosing TechCommanders, you're free to focus your resources on building your business rather than investing in and running IT infrastructure and support services.

Topic coverage: Technology, DevOps, Networking & Security, Computer Science and Engineering, Programming and Web Development, Blockchain

70+ courses in Premium, ranging from 35 to 800 minutes in duration.

Top courses: DevOps Fundamentals; DevOps on Google Cloud Platform; Kubernetes Fundamentals; Google Kubernetes Engine - The Basics; AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam CLF-C01 Crash Course 2021

As we wrap up this edition of "What's trending in learning," we hope the course recommendations and insights provided have inspired you to prioritize your team's upskilling on technical skills. And remember, Go1 is always here to support your team's development journey. 

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This month is all about technical business skills. Dive into the article to find course recommendations and new content providers to help your employees upskill and grow.

What’s trending in learning? July 2024

This month is all about technical business skills, like data analysis, programming, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and software development. Dive into the article to find course recommendations and new content providers to help your employees upskill and grow.

What’s trending in learning? Technical business skills July 2024

Companies prioritizing professional growth are 94% more likely to retain their employees, with the added benefit of fostering loyalty and engagement. These companies also excel in adapting to new business processes and practices, leveraging industry expertise to stay ahead. This shows the critical role of professional growth in boosting organizational success and creating a culture of continuous learning and development. Moreover, companies with strong learning cultures are significantly more likely to be innovators and more profitable than their competitors, showcasing the vital link between professional growth and business performance.

It's clear that investing in professional growth isn't just about employee development; it's a strategic imperative for driving innovation and maintaining a competitive edge. So, are you focusing on professional growth? We'll help you...

Here are five recommended courses on Go1 that can help your organization regroup to focus on professional growth:

1. Feedback and Difficult Conversations by The Expert Academy (40 mins) 

This course will equip you with the skills to handle and benefit from negative feedback, enhancing your communication during challenging conversations. You'll learn to self-reflect and make fact-based decisions, improving how you give positive feedback and manage difficult discussions. Additionally, the course encourages self-compassion, teaching you to accept your mistakes and use them for personal growth, which is essential in environments where personal connections and individuality are key to success.

2. Being Decisive by Mindscaling (5 mins) 

Making decisions often benefits from collecting data and taking the time to weigh all the options — but managers don't always have these luxuries. In this course, you'll learn techniques to think critically and make confident decisions, even when you are short on time, or don't have all the information. You'll also learn how to support good decision-making within your organization.

3. Open Communication & Teamwork by Seven Dimensions (30 mins) 

In this course, you'll learn to promote open and honest communication through the sharing of information and reducing gossip. This course provides video case studies of highly successful organizations demonstrating how they've established open communication and teamwork, improved collaboration and a welcoming atmosphere, all making for cohesive teams.

You'll learn how to build a strong, collaborative team, where hard tasks and new challenges are accomplished, conflicts are resolved, information is shared, and new people are welcomed, whether the team works in a physical office or remotely.

4. Advancing Your Career by Interaction Training (20 mins) 

This course provides invaluable insights, practical tools, and actionable steps to not just guide you through the dynamic landscape of work, but elevate your professional brand, and position yourself for success. Learn the importance of business etiquette, networking, learning, and mentorship to effectively navigate diverse workplace environments and pursue opportunities for professional development.

5. Planning Your Own Development Module by Access Workplace Skills (15 mins) 

Everyone wants to develop and progress, and as the person with the most to gain from your own development, you should take an active role in planning for it. This module encourages you to plan ahead to reach your personal development goals. In this course, you'll look at the different approaches to development, the different types of learners, and the resources required to complete your plan. In additional to the video, this module features expanded learning content blocks and a short quiz to check your understanding.

At Go1, we’re constantly growing our content library. From fresh content providers to returning favorites updating their offerings, here’s what’s new to Go1 in June.    

Outthink is a new Go1 Content Partner specializing in cyberscience awareness, and has 160 new courses available for you! They offer mostly bite-sized (5 mins) and some longer formats of 10-30 minutes. Languages available: UK English, US English, and eight other languages including German, French, and Spanish.

SafeStack has just added 59 new courses to Go1, covering topics like Security and Privacy Awareness, Safeguarding, and Data Compliance. SafeStack courses are easy to understand and teach you about current cyber threats. Youʼll learn about possible impacts cyber attacks can have on you and your business, and the actions you can take to reduce your security risks.

Three content providers that we’re loving in June

The Expert Academy creates a diverse range of extremely informative courses hosted by world experts. Each course is led and taught by a leading expert in that field who provides learners with the knowledge and skills to master the topic.

Topic coverage: Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Sales and Customer Service, Wellbeing, Marketing, Resilience, Communication, Negotiating Skills, Social Media, Entrepreneurship, Remote Working

95+ courses in Premium, some shorter courses but most are 60-minutes plus in duration 

Top courses: Mastering Sales: How to Hold a High Price; Difficult Conversations: How to Master Them; Resilient Business Leadership; Feedback & Difficult Conversations; Sales: The Psychology of Selling

Mindscaling is a content provider founded by Shawn Hunter, best-selling author on leadership and innovation. Over the years, Mindscaling has worked with hundreds of best-selling writers, authors, and speakers to capture, translate, and convert their ideas into actionable learning experiences. They're committed to bringing organizations short, actionable, and high-impact digital learning that drives real, measurable change.

Topic coverage: leadership and management; communication, DEI, wellbeing, resilience, strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, entrepreneurship, innovation

230+ courses in Premium ranging from 4 to 145 minutes in duration

Top courses: Raising Resiliency - Build Tolerance for Stress; Present a Professional Appearance; Change the Task, Not the Person; Be Kind To Yourself; Unconscious Bias: Break Your Bias Habit; Giving Feedback that Works

Seven Dimensions (7D) was founded in 1979 by psychologist Eve Ash, who was inspired by John Cleese to produce comedy films so learning at work could be fun! The inclusion of humor in their courses is unique to the Go1 Content Hub catalog and has helped boost this provider's popularity and engagement with employees.

Topic coverage: Leadership, Management, Personal Development, Soft Skills, Language learning, DEI

1000+ courses in Premium ranging from 2 to 70 minutes in duration 

Top courses: Appreciate Diversity and Inclusion; Build Accountability in Teams; Accepting Change; What to do if Stressed; A Guide to Whistleblowing

As we wrap up this edition of "What's trending in learning?" we hope the course recommendations and insights provided have inspired you to prioritize professional growth for youyr employees, and know that Go1 is always here to support your team's development journey. 

This month in learning is all about professional growth. Keep reading to find course recommendations and new content providers to help your employees reach their learning goals.

What’s trending in learning? June 2024

What’s trending in learning? Professional growth in June 2024

Companies with strong D&I programs are proven to be 22% more likely to be seen as industry leaders, with the added bonus of attracting top talent. These companies also benefit from high-impact learning cultures, outperforming other learning and development (L&D) teams by 24%. This shows the vital role D&I plays in boosting organizational success and creating a culture of continuous learning and development. On top of that, the challenges that 78% of neurodiverse individuals face within learning environments, like social integration, learning, and communication difficulties, tell us how crucial it is to create truly inclusive spaces.

It's clear that inclusion isn’t just about doing the right thing; it's a critical strategy for fostering innovation and securing a competitive edge. So, are you focusing on inclusion? We'll help you...

Here are five recommended courses on Go1 that can help your organization in becoming a more inclusive place to work:

1. Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging by Flick Learning (8 mins) 

This CPD-certified, level-1, eLearning course is suitable for anybody looking to understand how to improve diversity, inclusion, and belonging in their workplace. The course includes optional voiceover recorded by a professional actor and includes downloadable resources, and provides certification upon completion to evidence the learning provided.

It's specifically designed to give employees a good understanding of the benefits of a culture that promotes diversity, inclusion, andbelonging, what this means in practice, how to make a DIB plan to make improvements in your organization, using data to define your goals and decide both system solutions and culture solutions.

2. Be Proactive! Inclusion Starts With You by Enspark (5 mins) 

In today's identity-dynamic workplace, proactively addressing discrimination-based conflicts and acting towards fostering inclusivity are essential. This course empowers you with practical skills to identify, mitigate, and resolve conflicts before they escalate. Explore proven conflict resolution techniques, learn to anticipate and address potential issues, and develop strategies for proactive communication.

By the end of this course, you'll be adept at recognizing early signs of conflicts, taking timely action to prevent disputes, and fostering a more inclusive, harmonious work environment through proactive conflict resolution.

3. Inclusion In The Hybrid Workplace by emtrain (4 mins) 

This skill-building lesson highlights hybrid workplaces where remote and office workers collaborating is common. Developing best practices to ensure everyone is equally engaged, even if they aren't physically present in the meeting room, brings the opportunity to sharpen our people skills and to interact inclusively.

4. Inclusion in Meetings by Symmetra (10 mins) 

Diversity of thought quite simply means people with different backgrounds, experiences, and knowledge sharing their perspectives — and very often that's done in meetings. It's in meetings that some of our most important opportunities for learning lie and where many important decisions are made. Ensuring meetings are inclusive and effective in tapping into the power of diversity is one of the most important steps one can take towards building a more successful team and company.

In this interactive, game-based course, you'll learn practical steps to make your meetings more inclusive, so that people feel heard and the best ideas are voiced.

5. 4 Lessons about Inclusion and Unconscious Bias by Seven Dimensions (10 mins) 

4 Lessons About Inclusion and Unconscious Bias is a video that explains unconscious biases — the prejudices we have and our tendency to make judgments about individuals or groups without being fully aware of what we are doing. Even the most open-minded individuals can have underlying, unconscious beliefs or assumptions that trigger automatic, skewed judgments about other people.

In this video, psychologists Eve Ash and Peter Quarry explain that to create an inclusive workplace, we need to identify our own unconscious biases, and learn strategies to make sure we don't create barriers to inclusion. Inclusion is accepting, showing respect, and giving fair treatment to everyone, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, learning styles, religious beliefs, culture, disabilities, appearance, and so on.

At Go1, we’re constantly growing our content library. From fresh content providers to returning favorites updating their offerings, here’s what’s new to Go1 in May.    

A newer addition to Go1, Hemsley Fraser now has 1,012 new courses available, offered in both English and Spanish. Their content comes in a variety of styles and formats, like infographics, videos, and quizzes, covering Soft Skills (or Power Skills) topics.

Calling all tech pros! Packt has added 397 new courses to the Go1 library, providing coverage of essential skills for tech professionals like Cybersecurity, Programming Languages and Development (Python, Java, C#, and C++), Web Development (Angular, React, etc.), Data Science and Machine Learning, IT Infrastructure.

With 77 new courses, FutureThink now has a bite-sized format that you can get through fast, with short videos on soft skills content. While they're only available in English right now, this is sure to change, as FutureThink offers many courses in seven different languages. Stay tuned for more updates in the future.

Three content providers that we’re loving in May

Symmetra are a premier name in diversity and inclusion training in the Asia Pacific region, with content that's suitable across a range of industries. Symmetra courses are predominantly gamified to better stimulate learner thinking, increase engagement, and encourage completion of the learning items.

Topic coverage: Human Resouces, Diversity and Culture, Leadership, Management, Professional and Pesonal Development

15+ courses in Premium ranging from 10-20 minutes in duration 

Top courses: Unconscious Bias 101, Building a Diverse Organisation, Getting Flex-Agile

Since 2009, Enspark's library of soft skills training has helped individuals, employees, managers, and leaders become more effective in their respective roles and responsibilities. Enspark's courses combine real-world content, solid instructional design, professional visuals, and engaging simulations and interactions to create content that truly stands out from the rest.

Topic coverage: Leadership, Human Resources, General Management, People and Communication Skills, HR Compliance, Computer Science & Engineering, Personal Development

105+ courses in Premium ranging from 5-70 minutes in duration 

Top courses: Be Proactive! Inclusion Starts With You, Why Diversity Matters, Business Email Etiquette, Sexual Harassment Prevention — Employees, An Effective Leader's Guide to Time Management

Flick Learning Ltd’s mission is to transform the world of must-do training — particularly for those on budgets — into highly effective, engaging, and enjoyable eLearning.

Understanding that no one completes compliance training for the sheer pleasure of it, they set out to create eLearning that's to-the-point, simple to absorb, easy-on-the-eye, and memorable.

With everything they do, they have two guiding principles: 'focus only on what people need to know' and 'find a way to make it stick'.

Topic coverage: Health & Safety, Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity, Financial Compliance 

85+ courses in Premium, ranging from 8-240 minutes in duration 

Top courses: Equality & Diversity, Environment Health & Safety Training, Risk Assessment Training,  Health & Safety Introduction Training, Modern Slavery

As we wrap up this edition of "What's trending in learning?" we hope the course recommendations and insights provided have inspired you to prioritize inclusion in your learning and development efforts. Remember, fostering an inclusive environment is an ongoing journey, and Go1 is here to support you every step of the way. 

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What’s trending in learning? May 2024

This month, we're shining a spotlight on inclusion, providing course recommendations, and introducing new content providers to help you foster a more inclusive and safe learning environment.

What’s trending in learning? Inclusion in May 2024

In this month’s edition, we’re sharing content recommendations for your employees around the topic of well-being. From mental health support to self-care tips, we’ll share courses and content providers to help you improve your well-being at home and work. On top of that, we’ll also detail all the latest additions to the Go1 library.  

So, what’s trending in learning this April?  

Well-being, both at work and home, is essential for a happy, engaged workforce. Yet, Gallup finds that just 33% of employees are “thriving” in their workplace well-being — leaving plenty of room for improvement.  

This statistic is concerning for several reasons. At a basic, human level, facilitating workplace well-being is simply the right thing to do. Additionally, improving well-being also has several business benefits, with one study finding that every $1 spent on workplace mental health results in $4 of productivity gain and savings.  

Here are five fantastic courses on Go1 that can help you and your employees improve their well-being. 

1. Look After Yourself at Work and Home by Beyond Blue (12 mins) 

Learning about mental health will help you look after your social and emotional well-being, and support the people close to you. This course will dispel some common mental health myths and teach you how to support healthy habits at work and home. 

2. Mental Health Essentials by Nimble eLearning (45 minutes)  

This course will increase your mental health awareness, offering techniques to support you and your loved ones. You’ll learn how mental health can vary from person to person, how to improve your well-being, and how to create a supportive work environment. This course is packed with practical advice and helpful, everyday language to facilitate positive changes in your workplace. 

3. Stress, Anxiousness, and Anxiety by ViaUp (20 mins)  

This course from ViaUp empowers you to name and address the causes and symptoms of anxiety. With the right information, some kindness, and a little patience, these tools can make a dramatic difference in your life. You’ll learn:  

How anxiety is different from stress and general anxiety 

The steps you can take to support your mental health 

How to support a colleague who is struggling 

4. Mental Health Awareness for Employees and Teams by The Mental Health Project (40 minutes)  

This interactive course is designed to improve employees' awareness of mental health conditions in the workplace. It'll help you increase your knowledge, skills, and tools to recognize mental health conditions and understand your role and responsibilities regarding mental health at work. Ultimately, you’ll receive the tools to help create a happier, more mentally healthy workplace 

5. Identify a Mental Health Struggle with the Baseline Method - Mental Health Movement Academy (15 minutes) 

Knowing what impacts your mental health and when to seek support is necessary to improved mental health outcomes. Learn how to identify the signs and symptoms of a mental health struggle in yourself or others using our simple Baseline Method, which teaches you how to establish a mental health 'baseline'. 

Improving your well-being and becoming more aware of your mental health is always a noble goal, so we wish employees all the very best on this learning journey. With a little commitment, kindness, and support, we expect you'll be Well-being Warriors in no time! 

At Go1, we’re constantly growing our content library. From fresh content providers to returning favorites updating their offerings, here’s what’s new to Go1 in April.  

An exciting new addition to Go1, Hemsley Fraser now has more than 1,000 courses available, ranging from five minutes to over three hours long. Offered in both English and Spanish, their content comes in a wide variety of styles and formats, meaning there’s something for everyone. This includes:  

Another brand-new addition to the Go1 library, Coaching Culture has added 45 courses covering all aspects of coaching, mentoring, and leadership. Courses range from 20-30 minutes, with a heavy emphasis on personal and professional development as part of their mission to “make work better.” Courses are mobile-friendly and offered in English.  

A returning favorite and a Go1 brand, Coorpacademy has recently added over 1,000 new courses to the library. These new courses are available in five languages (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish) and focus on soft skills topics like leadership, professional development, communication, and emotional intelligence.  

Packt added over 500 new courses to Go1 this month, focusing on technology topics like data science, programming, and web design. Packt’s courses are created by developers for developers, making them highly informative and allowing them to stay at the forefront of tech’s evolving landscape. The content is primarily video-based, including regular practical projects and exercises. 

Pluralsight has also increased the size of its library, adding over 600 new courses to Go1. These new courses cover topics like how to use Microsoft Azure and several courses on artificial intelligence. Pluralsight is among the best in class for technology content, so we’re always thrilled to see more of their courses available in Go1!   

If you remember last month’s edition of What’s trending in learning? we highlighted EasyLlama as one of our top content providers of the month. Since then, there’s even more to love, as EasyLlama has added over 100 new courses to the library, covering topics like Harassment Prevention, Workplace Health and Safety Essentials, Cybersecurity, and more.  

Three content providers that we’re loving in April

RethinkCare provides best-in-class training for mental health, wellness, and mindfulness. With high-quality content produced by subject matter experts, coupled with exceptional production value, RethinkCare offers an insightful user experience that'll leave you coming back for more. Their innovative solutions use evidence-based, clinically validated approaches to enable employees to be healthier, happier, and more successful.  

Topic coverage: Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Personal Transformation, Self-Awareness, Yoga  

As Australia’s most well-known mental health organization, Beyond Blue offers interactive and informative courses on how to support your mental health, as well as the mental health of friends, colleagues, and loved ones. Research and evaluation underpin Beyond Blue's work, investing more than $65 million in mental health research over the years. Their courses feature a modern look and feel, with plenty of interactive activities.  

Topic coverage: Mental Health, Well-being  

Nimble eLearning, a UK-based company that's brand new to the Go1 library, has developed unique online tools that make creating and tracking eLearning easy, approachable, and affordable. Their mission is to empower trainers worldwide through approachable digital learning tools and expert care. With over 20 courses and a breadth of topic coverage, Nimble offers something for most learners!  

From mental health support to self-care tips, we’ll share courses and content providers to help you improve your well-being at home and work.