“The future of work” is a hot topic these days, and it’s no surprise—how we collaborate, what we need to build successful teams, and the strategies for achieving organizational goals are all evolving more rapidly than ever. If your company wants to stay ahead of the curve, you’ll need to take talent development seriously, going beyond merely identifying the sets of skills most critical to success to actively nurturing them. Of course, that’s no small task, especially if you’re starting from scratch. But there are tools out there to help: think competency models. More than just frameworks, thes ..read more

When it comes to tech and cybersecurity, keeping your team sharp and up-to-date isn’t just a good idea—it’s a necessity. Looking for training to get everyone up to speed? Look no further than Mile2, a titan in the cybersecurity certification arena, and now part of the OpenSesame Plus subscription.  Mile2’s courses are the gold standard in cybersecurity training, covering everything from penetration testing to network forensics. With accolades from the NSA, Homeland Security, and the FBI, they’re the real deal in training the skills that keep organizations out in front of digital threats ..read more

Today, we’ve got big news: You can now find OpenSesame in AWS Marketplace, a digital catalog with thousands of software listings from independent vendors run on Amazon Web Services (AWS).  Since our founding in 2011, OpenSesame’s vision has been to create a world where everyone can easily access the training they need to advance their personal and professional goals.  With that ideal in mind, it’s not hard to see why we’re so excited about this listing. AWS Marketplace is renowned for its ability to simplify the process of finding, comparing, and deploying software. Now, any AWS cust ..read more

OpenSesame Plus just keeps getting better. This month saw the addition of four visionary publishers to the subscription, each with their unique flair and specialized content to help your workforce step up their skills. Between them, Boot Camp Digital, Briefly, EasyLlama, and London School of Sales cover a broad spectrum of material—from digital marketing genius to sales strategy innovation, cultural workplace transformation to succinct business acumen, there’s something in here for every organization. Boot Camp Digital: Your Digital Marketing Powerhouse Expertise: Business Skills, Marketing, T ..read more

Today, we’ve got big news: You can now find OpenSesame on the AWS Marketplace. In a significant milestone for us—and a massive increase in ease of access for AWS customers worldwide—a subscription to OpenSesame’s extensive course library can be purchased through one of the largest and most trusted Cloud marketplaces out there. Since our founding in 2011, OpenSesame’s vision has been to create a world where everyone can easily access the training they need to advance their personal and professional goals. With that ideal in mind, it’s not hard to see why we’re so excited about this listing. The ..read more

The new year is here, and at OpenSesame, we’re ringing it in with a splash. We’re kicking 2024 into high gear by introducing four outstanding publishers to our OpenSesame Plus subscription, expanding our range of top-tier content and helping you make this the year of transformative learning. Let’s meet the newest additions to OpenSesame Plus: Thirty Minute Mentors: Leadership Insights on the Go Expertise: Leadership, Executive Presence, Business Skills Join Adam Mendler as he unravels the secrets of leadership in bite-sized sessions with Thirty Minute Mentors. Featuring one-on-one chats with a ..read more

In today’s busy work life, getting learners to prioritize compliance training is no small task, especially when it’s competing with packed schedules and never-ending to-do lists. It doesn’t help when the training feels like just another box to tick—especially if it’s the same rote material year after year. What if training wasn’t just a chore but something genuinely engaging? Maybe interactive, gamified content that actually gets people excited? It’s not just a nice idea; it’s backed by numbers. A 2019 study saw a whopping 89 percent of employees report feeling more productive at work when gam ..read more

In the ever-evolving elearning landscape, it’s not always easy keeping up with the latest in innovative solutions and training methodologies. But what’s one development that you really don’t want to miss? That high-quality, interactive, narrative-driven content has become non-negotiable. At least, if you want your learners to truly retain and benefit from the information presented.  Engaging content isn’t merely a trend; it’s a fundamental shift in how we approach education. The immersive nature of animation and gamification does more than just capture attention; it creates an environment ..read more

There are surprising benefits of “required” training that go beyond compliance and risk management. Compliance training is the backbone of an organization’s learning program and  serves as a powerful tool for organizations to tick myriad regulatory checkboxes. However, our customers with the most effective L&D teams capitalize on compliance training and see it as an opportunity to inspire learners and create a broader culture of learning. In fact, required training can create opportunity to deliver substantial benefits, elevating it from a regulatory necessity to a strategic advantage ..read more

Level up your learning program with these powerful publishers This month, we’re delighted to introduce two distinguished publishers to the OpenSesame Plus subscription: Blanchard, a titan in the space of leadership training, and HowToo, a leader in science and evidence-based learning. Here’s a look at how they can help you round out and improve your learning initiatives. Blanchard: Shaping the Future of Leadership Development Blanchard stands as a global authority in leadership development, consulting, and coaching. With a remarkable 40-plus-year track record, they’ve collaborated with organiz ..read more