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L&D Monitor 2026: The State of Learning & Development

Insights from 500+ L&D leaders on budgets, AI adoption, learning strategy, and the future of workforce development.

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Whats inside?

Here are some sneakpreviews, without downloading the report, of what you can expect in the report.

Strategy that doesn’t translate

Many organizations have a strategy on paper, but struggle to turn it into real action on the work floor.

The gap between intent and reality

Leaders believe they’re investing in growth, while employees experience a lack of support and direction.

Flying blind on skills

Without clear visibility into skills, organizations can’t steer development or prepare for what’s next.

Numbers

Some important stats

These are the core insights of the report, but the value is not in the numbers, but the story behind the numbers

Visibility into workforce skills
9%
How well organizations can identify, track, and understand the actual skills present across their workforce.
Defined learning strategy
73%
The percentage of organizations that have a clear, documented approach to developing skills and guiding employee learning.
Learning linked to business goals
18%
The extent to which learning initiatives are directly connected to measurable business objectives and priorities.

About the report

Learning and Development is changing faster than ever. AI, skills shortages, and shifting workforce expectations are redefining how companies approach learning.

The L&D Monitor 2026 reveals how leading organizations are adapting and where the biggest opportunities lie.
What you’ll learn in the report
Why strategy alone isn’t enough
How to connect learning to real business impact
How to gain control over skills and future readiness

About the report

The L&D Monitor 2026 combines survey data from 500+ European L&D leaders to uncover the latest trends in learning strategy, AI adoption, skills development, and measuring learning impact.

1000+

L&D professionals surveyed

700+

Customers

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Insights on budgets, AI adoption, learning strategy, and the future of workforce development.

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