Professional Development
The knowledge and skills sought by learning professionals to improve their current practice and support their career development.
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Taking Stock of Data Literacy for L&D Professionals
Data literacy isn’t a destination. It’s a practice, and practices only improve when you know what you’re working with.
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Real Challenges, Straight from the DevLearn Community
At DevLearn 2025 we asked attendees to share their current biggest challenge. Their answers weren’t about trends or buzzwords. They were practical, immediate, and human. Across industries and roles, clear themes emerged, and they paint a picture of what learning professionals are navigating behind the scenes today. Doing More with Less Capacity was the most common challenge. Small teams are supporting entire departments, sometimes entire states. Many […]
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From Badge to Business Value: Making Digital Credentials Work for Learners, Issuers, & Employers
There are plenty of programs that issue digital badges and certificates to their learners. But many of those credentials stop delivering value the moment they’re issued: Learners struggle to explain them, employers struggle to trust them, and learning teams struggle to show the impact of their programs. Drawing on research from over 500 employers and […]
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What Excites Attendees About Being at DevLearn
We asked our DevLearn 2025 influencers what excites them most about being at the event, and while their answers vary, there is a consistent theme throughout. What brings them to the event year after year isn’t just the sessions and technologies, it’s the feeling of being a part of something shared. It starts with the people It is no surprise that a common theme is […]
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Capes Optional: The Superpowers L&D is Dreaming About
At DevLearn 2025 we asked attendees: If you could have one L&D superpower what would it be? Their answers weren’t about flashy technology or unlimited budgets, but instead they pointed to where learning professionals feel friction, and what they believe would make the greatest difference in their work. Strategic clarity and influence Many attendees wished for the ability to quickly define strategy and, […]
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From DevLearn 2025 to DevLearn 2026: What the Community is Asking For Next
DevLearn Conference & Expo has always been the place to explore where the industry is headed, but it is also where we uncover where learning professionals want to go next. We took the time at DevLearn 2025 to talk with influential voices in the space to ask “What do you hope to see at next year’s event?” and their answers pointed towards even more meaningful […]
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Future-Proof Your Career: The L&D Strategic Roadmap for AI Readiness
This article outlines a strategic roadmap for L&D professionals to navigate the rise of artificial intelligence by proactively adapting their skills and pivoting into adjacent, integrated, or specialized AI roles to ensure long-term career resilience.
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L&D Practitioners in an AI-Powered World
This eBook guides L&D professionals facing AI disruption. It emphasizes pivoting to hybrid roles, prioritizing human skills, and embracing adaptability. Learn from leaders like Cammy Bean, Kevin Thorn, Trish Uhl, and Perrin Rowland, who have successfully navigated major career changes.
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Your Past Skills Are Your L&D Superpower
Every experience, from playing an instrument to managing a team, adds a new note to your professional composition. Those lessons in practice, perseverance, and teamwork are what make you effective in leading learning today.
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2025 Best of DevLearn DemoFest Webinar
See winning projects from DemoFest at DevLearn 2025 Conference & Expo, where demonstrators shared details about the why and how of learning projects they created to solve real workplace challenges.