Training Buyer Blog 

Colleges, schools, and training providers all panicked in the Spring of that year as they scrambled to figure out how to deliver their established courses through screens, rather than rooms – several of which approached me for support with this, as someone who’d been exploring and thinking about how to do so successfully since 2017.

The training industry is facing a pivotal moment. Rapid technological advancements, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), are reshaping how training is created, designed, delivered, and measured. For training providers, this presents both challenges and significant opportunities.

This is my journey as the Founder of the Learning & Development Professionals Club. Starting something from scratch is often daunting, especially when the dream is big - To create a global community in the ever-evolving field of Learning & Development (L&D).

In an era of rapid digital transformation, training providers face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. At TTM, we know that in today's digital world, success requires more than just an excellent course—it demands that your training stands out and reaches the right audience.

Learning and Development (L&D) managers worldwide face a complex set of training challenges. These pain points span skill gaps, stakeholder buy-in, learner engagement, and more – each playing out differently across regions (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East) and across training domains (Management, Leadership, Sales, Finance, Tech).

Artificial intelligence (AI) is storming into every corner of business—and corporate training is no exception. In our March 2025 Training Pulse survey, 58% of respondents said AI-personalized learning is the most influential trend shaping the year ahead. But when we zoom into the leadership development space, the story gets more nuanced—and more provocative.