Our national partners help us create vibrant Learning at Work Weeks with great activities that you can use for your own events. Our national partners are:
OpenLearn is the free learning platform of The Open University, reaching around 10 million learners a year, and delivering bite-sized learning experiences designed to fit easily into daily life. Whether you're an individual looking to get promoted or engage in CPD, or an employer looking to support and upskill your workforce, we are open to all - there are no requirements to access our free materials.
Our academic-led content includes:
- around 900 free courses – ranging from one to 24 hours of learning
- more than 80 badged courses, now CPD accredited with 24 points per badged course completed
- thousands of educational games, videos and academic articles, perfect for at-work learning, engagement and even competition!
Laughology is a UK-based learning and development consultancy specialising in culture, behaviour change and learning readiness. Blending psychology, neuroscience and humour, they help organisations create environments where people feel safe to learn, adapt and thrive — especially through change.
Their FLIP toolkit has been used by organisations including Virgin Media O2, Tesco, Starbucks and HSBC to support learning, leadership and transformation.
During Learning at Work Week 2026, Laughology is offering a practical, human and refreshing webinar — exploring the many ways people really learn.
Stephanie Davies is CEO and Head of Happiness at Laughology. She works with organisations across the UK and internationally to help leaders and teams rethink how they approach learning, change and challenge — using humour, science and practical tools that make learning stick.
www.laughology.co.uk
NCFE is an educational charity and leader in vocational and technical learning. We have over 175 years of vocational educational experience with deep insight into what is needed in both the classroom and the workplace.
Our Accreditation and Employer Services allow organisations who are committed to high quality learning and training, yet need a flexible, tailored solution, to raise the value of their offer with something extra, with official recognition from one of the UK’s biggest awarding organisations.
Whether you’re an employer needing to strengthen your internal learning and development strategy or an education provider needing to develop a bespoke programme to meet regional skills needs, our brand and expertise will enable you to demonstrate the quality and rigour of your training programmes to your end user.
We offer a number of products and services that cater for a range of requirements from endorsing more informal learning to giving you the opportunity to build a qualification from the ground up that meets your needs and organisational goals. As part of your NCFE Endorsed Programme you can transform how individuals are acknowledged for their skills and competencies by issuing secure, verifiable digital credentials for their achievements. Visit the NCFE website to find out more about our Accreditation and Employer Services.
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findcourses.co.uk is the UK’s leading marketplace for professional and workplace learning, helping organisations and individuals discover high-quality training that supports skills development and career growth.
For more than 15 years, findcourses.co.uk has worked with hundreds of training providers, universities and professional bodies to connect HR teams, learning and development professionals, managers and employees with courses that build capability at work. Each year the platform helps more than 2 million learners in the UK explore their learning options and generates over 100,000 course enquiries and bookings for training providers.
As champions of lifelong learning, findcourses.co.uk is proud to support initiatives like Learning at Work Week, helping organisations discover training that empowers people to grow their skills, stay relevant in a changing workplace and take the next step in their careers.
Visit: findcourses.co.uk
Most organisations are navigating constant change. The challenge is building the capability to respond to it.
The Agile Business Consortium is a professional body and global community dedicated to helping organisations and individuals become more adaptive, creative and resilient.
For over 30 years, we have supported organisations across sectors to develop the skills, mindset and behaviours needed to thrive in uncertainty. Our global network includes more than 300,000 certified professionals, alongside a wide range of commercial and strategic partners.
Our work focuses on advancing business agility, supporting organisations to continuously learn, adapt and deliver value in rapidly changing environments. We do this through research, professional development, learning resources and a global community of practice.
As a National Partner for Learning at Work Week 2026, we are contributing a range of resources to support this year’s theme, “Many ways to learn”. This includes a live webinar, an interactive learning event, and access to selected learning content designed to help organisations turn learning into practical capability.
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We’re here to help bring your training sessions to life!
For over 45 years, we’ve been creating quality interactive games, activities, and business simulations designed to make your job as a Trainer easier. Whether you’re running sessions in person or online, you’ll find ready-to-use tools that bring energy, participation, and real impact to the room.
With a library of 80+ off-the-shelf activities covering key management skills, you can find something to fit your next training session. Order online for next day UK delivery – plus access to digital assets via our online Trainerhub. And with a five-year repeat-use licence, you’re free to use them again and again with your teams.
As a National Partner for Learning at Work Week 2026, we have a free activity for you – simply click here to request your copy. Or email [email protected]
Find out why thousands of Trainers worldwide trust Northgate to make their training sessions participative, fun and memorable at www.northgatetraining.co.uk
Thrive is one of the UK’s fastest-growing learning technology companies, recognised by The Sunday Times for transforming how modern businesses work and learn.
With innovation at its core, Thrive pioneered the first truly modern knowledge platform — a single front door to learning, systems, comms and connections, used by over 5 million employees across 60+ countries.
Today, more than 500+ global brands, including Vodafone, Google, Emirates, Frasers Group and Volvo, trust Thrive to move beyond outdated LMSs and disconnected tech stacks — and build something better.
Backed by cutting-edge AI, a modern user experience and a customer experience that’s second to none, Thrive is shaping the future of work and doing it differently.
There’s never been an LMS like it. Until now.
At APMG International, we believe learning never stops, and we’re committed to supporting individuals and organisations to build skills that make a real difference in today’s changing world of work. We focus on professional learning that strengthens capability, builds confidence, and supports progress throughout professional careers, whatever that path looks like.
For more than 30 years, we’ve worked alongside learners, employers, and training partners worldwide to make high quality learning accessible, trusted, and impactful. Our certifications are focused on real workplace challenges, helping people develop practical skills they can put into practice with confidence, straight away.
We support the development of capabilities with lasting impact, including leadership and coaching, managing change, critical thinking, project and programme delivery, business analysis, digital transformation, AI upskilling, and the responsible use of emerging technologies. These skills help individuals navigate change, strengthen teams, improve outcomes, and create long term value for their organisations.