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AI has shifted from a talking point to a board-level imperative almost overnight. In McKinsey’s January 2025 pulse survey, 94% of employees and 99% of C-suite leaders said they’re already familiar with generative AI tools—yet most executives still underestimate how widely those tools are being used inside their own walls. Meanwhile, 78% of organisations report that AI now underpins at least one business function, up from 55% just two years ago.

I’ve spent years in learning and development, and one truth always holds: people rarely get excited about compliance modules or mandatory training. Even job specific, relevant training can become a chore. Enter Rocket Learning Rewards - a platform that adds the spark of gamification and the pull of real-world rewards.

Open CPD makes accreditation simple. It’s a self-accreditation platform that lets training providers issue verified CPD certificates and digital badges instantly - no committees, no annual fees, no waiting around. You keep control of your content, only pay when you issue certificates, and your learners get tamper-proof proof of completion. Smart, fast, and refreshingly no-nonsense — accreditation without the admin.