By 2028, 44% of workers’ core skills are expected to be disrupted by AI, according to the World Economic Forum. The half-life of skills is now only five years on average – and as little as 2.5 years in some areas – as AI is altering work so quickly. Businesses need to respond to this disruption or risk irrelevance, with upskilling and reskilling necessary for business growth. Despite the opportunity for L&D teams, most still struggle to demonstrate clear business value, and risk becoming budgetary casualties, largely because the vast impact they bring to business performance is hard to quantify.

The L&D Performance Academy tackles this head-on. With content shaped by 360Learning CLO’s David James and a vibrant community of subject-matter experts, the Academy is built by the L&D community, for the L&D community. The nine-course programme empowers L&D teams to align with business goals, master AI tools, demonstrate impact, and secure a seat at the decision-making table.

“L&D teams are doing more with less, yet their impact is often overlooked as AI reshapes how organisations compete,” said David James, CLO of 360Learning. “To thrive in this new era, L&D needs to be performance accelerators, driving measurable outcomes across the business. That’s why we created the L&D Performance Academy, to give learning professionals the skills and credibility to shape their company’s future.”

Collaborative learning in action

True to 360Learning's mission, the L&D Performance Academy was built using a collaborative learning approach. Combining practical, interactive, peer-validated courses with real-world case studies, the Academy helps L&D practitioners drive measurable business impact by shifting from reactive to strategic L&D. The programme features two dedicated courses on AI out of the total nine, one for mastering basic AI principles, another for embedding AI strategy across L&D workflows. Each course issues a shareable certificate and is accredited by ATD, giving learners credible credentials for career development. The Academy builds on 360Learning’s AI Certification, which has already upskilled 8,500+ professionals globally.

The L&D Performance Academy is available today on the 360Learning platform. Accessible to all users for free, learners can move through the courses in sequence or à la carte, selecting their best entry point via an onboarding quiz, depending on their business goals. Launched globally and available in English, French, and German, the programme reflects 360Learning’s international reach and commitment to enabling the next generation of performance-driven L&D leaders.

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