Learning and development (L&D) leaders are responsible for helping others build the skills they need to move the business forward. But who helps learning leaders grow?

In this episode of The Business of Learning, learning leaders Brandi Smith, CPTM, director of operations, and Sarah Hughes, CPTM, currently an instructional designer at STIHL, Inc., share how they have leveraged professional development to strengthen their skills, advance their careers and grow as L&D professionals.

Check out the episode now for insights on:

• Real-world L&D career paths

• Building senior-level L&D skills and capabilities

• Advice for L&D leaders considering professional development options

More Resources:

• [Course] Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM™) Credential

• [Course] Training Industry Senior Leaders Program

• [Quiz] Is CPTM Right for Me?

• [Resource] Learning and Development Careers: A Guide to L&D Roles and Career Paths

As organizations look for more personalized, intelligent and connected learning experiences, artificial intelligence (AI) is changing what learning management systems (LMSs) can offer. AI-native platforms are driving new ways for how employees access learning and how L&D teams support workforce development.

In this episode of The Business of Learning, sponsored by Harbinger Group, Poonam Jaypuriya, vice president of eLearning at Harbinger Group, discusses how LMS platforms have evolved, what it means for a platform to be AI-native and how L&D leaders can prepare for the future of learning.

Check out the episode now to learn:

• What sets an AI-native LMS apart from traditional learning platforms

• How AI can personalize learning based on employees’ roles, skills and business needs

• What L&D leaders should prioritize when selecting a future-ready LMS

More Resources:

• [Toolkit]: Managing Your Learning Tech Stack

• [Course]: Managing Learning Technologies Certificate

• [Wiki] The Learning Technology Lifecycle

AI is changing how organizations approach learning and development, but questions remain about what’s really working and how L&D teams can apply AI effectively.

In this episode of The Business of Learning, recorded during the Training Industry Conference & Expo (TICE) 2026, Tom Whelan, Ph.D., facilitates a panel discussion on what’s working with AI in L&D today. Claire Cole, Mike Groesser, Maria Rodriguez, Ph.D., and Artrell Williams, CPTM, discuss navigating AI adoption, supporting learners and preparing for the future of work.

Check out the episode now to learn:

• Strategic capabilities that will remain uniquely human in an AI-driven future of work

• How early AI adopters can help inform and accelerate broader AI strategies

• How L&D teams can support learners throughout their AI adoption journey

More Resources:

• [Toolkit]: AI in Training Toolkit

• [E-Book]: The AI Divide: What High-Performing Organizations Do Differently

• [Course]: The AI Essentials for Training Managers Certificate

• [Wiki]: AI in Training