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Dates and Venue

12 November 2025 | London

12 Nov 2025 | London

Learning Technologies Awards 2025 - Shortlist

Congratulations to this year's shortlist ⭐

The Learning Technologies Awards 2025 shortlist has been announced, and includes many new and well-known names from within the learning technologies industry and beyond! Finalists were selected by our independent panel of judges organised by the Learning Network.

All shortlisted companies will now be invited to present online to the judging panel for their category, with all presentations taking place over a three-week period from late September. The winners will then be announced at the glittering gala evening on 12 November at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London.

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To check if you've made the shortlist, simply click on the categories below. For a quick search by submission name, press Ctrl + F to open the find box, enabling you to search for key words and phrases on this page.

Best learning technologies project - commercial sector (UK)

Best learning technologies project - commercial sector (International)

Best learning technologies project - public & non-profit sector

Excellence in the design of learning content - commercial sector (UK)

Excellence in the design of learning content - commercial sector (International)

Excellence in the design of learning content - public & non-profit sector

Best use of AI in learning (UK)

Best use of AI in learning (International)

Best use of social and collaborative learning technologies

Best technology-based onboarding programme

Most innovative new learning technologies product

Best technology-based learning game

Best use of simulations or virtual environments for learning

Best online distance learning programme

Best use of blended learning - commercial sector

Best use of blended learning - public & non-profit sector

Best use of learning technologies for compliance and risk management

Best learning platform implementation

The best digital learning transformation programme

Learning designer of the year

Learning developer of the year

Learning technologies team of the year

Learning technologies organisation of the year

Best learning technologies project - commercial sector (UK)

  • Examfly: Adaptive Learning for Professional Services
  • Avon x Thrive: Beauty Advisor Programme
  • NatWest x Learning Pool: Pay and Bonus Decisions
  • Charles Russell Speechlys: Manual Handling
  • HARMAN x SiyonaTech: Problem-Solving Grand Prix
  • Springpod
  • Colgate-Palmolive x DataCamp: A Data & AI Academy With Impact
  • Data Literacy Academy & Beazley: Empowering Data Decisions

Best learning technologies project - commercial sector (International)

  • Keune X inBrain: Keune Online Academy
  • Alliander x Digital Chefs: Join the Grid
  • MODO Network x McArthurGlen: McArthurGlen MODO Academy
  • EPAM: Empowering Talent through AI-Powered Language Assessment
  • IPSEN: From Insight to Impact: Ipsen's Microlearning Revolution
  • Sana x Atheneum: Solving the AI literacy paradox through learning

Best learning technologies project - public & non-profit sector

  • London Imaging Academy: Learning Platform
  • GCC Digital Champions Programme: Learning Platform Ecosystem
  • ECITB: Reshaping skills development with OpenSesame
  • Nova Scotia Career Development Association: Case Management
  • Wetak x Alecop x Osakidetza: Osasun Eskola +
  • From Collection to Curriculum: Prado’s Hidden Art in Learning
  • The Learning Lab x SELCA: Early Cancer Diagnosis Training
  • RESILIENCE: Transforming Medicines Manufacturing Skills in the UK

Excellence in the design of learning content - commercial sector (UK)

  • Leeds Building Society: Information Security Learning
  • St Austell Brewery x Thrive: Crafting Careers
  • Interactive Toolkits, Henry Ford Academy (Calex UK)
  • NatWest x Learning Pool: Pay and Bonus Decisions
  • bp x MindGym: Reinventing Leadership
  • HSBC x RNID, Jam Pan and Lima Delta: Understanding Hearing Loss
  • Specsavers x Desq: Dignity at Work
  • Calor x The Edge: CARE
  • Julius Baer x SiyonaTech: Movie Marathon Christmas Challenge
  • HARMAN x SiyonaTech: Problem-Solving Grand Prix
  • Stable Change: Meet Arti - Learning AI through AI
  • Lloyds Banking Group x Make Real: This Is Me
  • Sona AI - Totem Learning x Ufi VocTech Trust
  • Asda: Retail Ready

Excellence in the design of learning content - commercial sector (International)

  • ABN AMRO Bank x Next Learning Valley x UP learning
  • Q-CTRL's Black Opal
  • eLaHub: Designing Accessible Learning Content Programme
  • Lenovo x Infopro Learning
  • UOB x Scheer IMC: Mission Compliance
  • Unilever and NIIT: Discover your Purpose
  • Thread for your life

Excellence in the design of learning content - public & non-profit sector

  • The Assessment Network: Classroom Assessment for Teachers
  • HOT and Safer Business Network: WAVE E-Learning Initiative
  • Pablo Media x NRC: The Energy Efficiency Challenge
  • ACCA/Objective Training: Knowledge Recap for Professional Exams
  • Environment Agency x Mindtools: Biosecurity - Stop the Spread
  • Imperial Business School's IDEA Lab: Study Skills Primer Redesign
  • HCA2NA - University of Derby and Ufi VocTech Trust
  • NIHR x Cappfinity: NIHR Leadership Development e-Learning

Best use of AI in learning (UK)

  • KPMG UK: Introducing 'Spark' - our AI learning assistant
  • PMI: AI-Powered Translation Engine
  • i-Coach AI: Enterprise Learning through an Agentic Infrastructure
  • ICSE x OpenSky: AI Marking Tool for Assessments
  • London Business School x Make Real: AI for Storytelling Practice

Best use of AI in learning (International)

  • Institute of Technical Education, Singapore
  • Bongo Learn: Unlocking Sales Readiness at Scale
  • Novac Technology Solutions: Migoto-AI powered training solutions
  • Cloverleaf
  • Allianz Partners: AI-Driven Learning Evolution
  • Unilever and NIIT: AI Pathway Optimization
  • Degreed
  • GenLearn: GenLearn AI-Instructor
  • C-LAT by CERAN
  • Studi Smart Practice
  • isEazy: Unleash your e-learning course creation with AI

Best use of social and collaborative learning technologies

  • Experiential Learning: CBRE’s New Phase of People Development
  • Yusen Logistics x Busuu: Online Languages
  • Folio: A global network of students, by UOC.edu
  • University of Cambridge Online: Creativity and Problem Solving
  • SEBIT VCLOUD
  • The Social Hub: Master Your Hub

Best technology-based onboarding programme

  • Alliander x Digital Chefs: Join the Grid
  • Fugro x Cadpeople: Fugro Virtual HSSE Onboarding Platform
  • Blue Orange Wave: Revolutionizing Onboarding with Edumersive
  • People Integration Team: Publicis Sapient: Embark

Most innovative new learning technologies product

  • Sparkwise: AI-Enabled Live Group Learning Without Facilitators
  • Graide: AI Grading and Feedback Platform
  • 7taps Microlearning Platform
  • Build Capable XCL: The End of Platform-Dependent Learning
  • Global Learning Innovation Hub Lidl
  • Talent X Tools: Assessment Experience Platform - AXP:TxT
  • Efekta - Supercharging teachers with AI-powered courses

Best technology-based learning game

  • Leeds Building Society x Attensi: Hear to Help
  • The Extraterrestrial Abduction Mission – a hybrid VR escape game
  • Alliander x Digital Chefs: Join the Grid
  • TOUGH Training
  • Pablo Media x NRC: The Energy Efficiency Challenge
  • Domino’s Pizza UK x Autonomy Multimedia: Top it Like it’s Hot!
  • Bede Gaming: Order of the Payhawk
  • Swiss Re x SiyonaTech: Climate Upskilling and Net Zero
  • Chrome Angel and Ufi VocTech Trust

Best use of simulations or virtual environments for learning

  • Ørsted x Cadpeople: Reimagining risk through immersive experience
  • SIMS2 - The Next Generation Scenario-Based Simulation System
  • HSBC x RNID, Jam Pan and Lima Delta: Understanding Hearing Loss
  • Beyond the Frame: Virtual Journey into Prado’s Hidden Heritage
  • Cognition Evolve x Box Hill Institute: Cert IV Music Industry
  • NHS Blood and Transplant x Make Real: Crossmatching
  • FourPlus Immersive: Eclipse Creator Mixed Reality STEM Training Software
  • Smart Pathways into Employment - First Step Trust x Ufi VocTech Trust
  • Skillwell & Capgemini: Simulation learning to level-up emerging leaders
  • Kiin: Learning by feeling with embodiment and VR
  • Asda: Simulated Environments for Customer Transformation

Best online distance learning programme

  • Avado: CIPD Online Qualifications for HR and L&D Professionals
  • EPAM Campus: Cutting-Edge Online Distance Learning Ecosystem
  • Geistlich myGuide® online curriculum in regenerative dentistry
  • Yusen Logistics x Busuu: Online Languages
  • Qualified to Advise – Holland & Barrett
  • Thinqi and London Business School – LBS Online
  • Onboard Maritime: Cadet Development Programme
  • The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine: Diia.Education

Best use of blended learning - commercial sector

  • Thames Water and CapGemini 360 Redesign of Induction
  • Leeds Building Society x Elm: Enabling Data
  • Siemens Gamesa: Powering Green Energy Through Learning
  • Reiss x Thrive: Elevate Self-Leadership Development Programme
  • Country Navigator & Atlas Copco
  • Telekom HU x MOME: Data Experiment – A Kaleidoscope of Learning
  • The H&B Way - Holland & Barrett
  • Unilever and NIIT: Digichallenge
  • Boost: Advancing Social Mobility through Scalable STEM Learning
  • Deloitte UK x MindTools Ltd
  • Data Literacy Academy & Aer Lingus: Becoming Data-Driven
  • Sodexo Live! Academy: Turning Turnover into Tenure
  • Noble Foods with Esendia: Blended Future Leaders Programme

Best use of blended learning - public & non-profit sector

  • Nova Scotia Career Development Association: Case Management
  • British Council x Opencentric: Transforming teaching at scale
  • IPAF x Sponge: MEWP Operator Training Course Rebuild
  • The RSPB's New Standards in Digital Skills Transformation
  • The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine: Diia.Education
  • ICAS: A future-fit blended pathway to sustainable performance

Best use of learning technologies for compliance and risk management

  • Metro Bank: Creating AMAZEING Customer Outcomes
  • Pernod Ricard x TAKOMA: The CARE Agency – Beyond Compliance
  • ABN AMRO Bank x Next Learning Valley x UP learning
  • Nomura x Cognexo: Reimagining Compliance Learning
  • Fujitsu x Desq: Safety Awareness World
  • GB Railfreight x VinciWorks: Compliance Training Transformation
  • Dynamic x The Salvation Army UKIT: Data Protection
  • B&Q x Attensi: Challenge 25 Project
  • HSBC’s Global Mandatory Training (GMT)
  • Calor x The Edge: CARE
  • Kiin: Learning by feeling with embodiment and VR
  • YPF x Mindtools Kineo: 10 Golden Rules

Best learning platform implementation

  • Burger King x Thrive: Whopping learning, real results
  • GCC Digital Champions Programme: Learning Platform Ecosystem
  • JT International S.A. x Infopro Learning:  JTI’s LXP
  • Sana x Spryker: When learning becomes the revenue engine
  • Avidity L&D Team
  • TSB (UK) x Kubicle: Building Data Fluency at Scale
  • Sopra Steria x MOJ x Kineo: LMS Upgrade for Ministry of Justice
  • New Leaf Tech x Worth: aNewSpring Implementation
  • Efekta Education Group
  • BDO UK: LearnIT

The best digital learning transformation programme

  • Changing Social x Gloucestershire County Council
  • ECITB: reshaping skills development with OpenSesame
  • Qatar Airways: Horizon – Transforming Cabin Crew Learning
  • Sana x mci group: Powering a learning revolution
  • Greene King x Attensi: PES2 - Learning Transformation Project.
  • Data Literacy Academy x Dunelm: Data fluency drives tool adoption
  • Sodexo Live! Academy: A Systemic Shift in How We Train
  • ICAS: Reimagining Chartered Accountancy for the digital age

Learning designer of the year

  • Kayla Lewis, Leeds Building Society
  • Peter Atkinson, IDEA Lab, Imperial Business School
  • Ilona Jastrzebska, The Access Group
  • Mark Glanville, Popcorn Learning Agency
  • David Jordan, Holland & Barrett

Learning developer of the year

  • Rajesh Babhania, Henry Ford Academy (Powered by Calex)
  • Zoe Barr, AXA UK
  • Adam King, The Access Group
  • Rob Taylor, Learning Pool
  • Sarah Phillips, Popcorn Learning Agency

Learning technologies team of the year

  • Marston's PLC, Digital Learning & Development Team
  • Marsh McLennan Technology Readiness & Change Enablement COE
  • The Hive Learning Designers - Holland & Barrett
  • Kyndryl x NIIT: Kyndryl Learning Transformation Journey
  • The Learning Lab
  • Avidity

Learning technologies organisation of the year

  • Aptem: Apprenticeship Management Platform
  • TalenTeam: Transforming Learning Through Innovation and Impact
  • High Speed Training
  • 7taps Microlearning
  • LearnWorlds: The LearnWorlds Academy
  • Rise Up
  • Ufi VocTech Trust
  • Open LMS

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