Skillsoft

Skillsoft is strategically prioritizing its AI-native skills management platform, a move reinforced by the recent sale of its Global Knowledge business. This divestiture sharpens the company's focus on core offerings and aligns with evolving HR technology trends towards targeted employee development. Skillsoft's technology and product development, guided by its Chief Technology and Product Officer, aim to deliver robust solutions that address the dynamic needs of businesses and their workforces.

The company's efforts underscore a commitment to adapting to the demands of the professional world by leveraging technological advancements, particularly in AI. Skillsoft is evolving its offerings to better support organizational growth and individual career progression through skills-based approaches. This strategic evolution is key to maintaining its competitive edge in the workforce readiness sector, emphasizing the development of AI-native capabilities.

Skillsoft has observed a substantial increase in AI-related skills training completions, indicating organizations are actively seeking to validate technology investments and prove AI expertise. However, a significant gap persists, with many employees feeling unprepared for AI integration. This highlights a critical challenge in bridging the perceived and actual readiness for AI in the workforce, a key area Skillsoft's platform aims to address.

Last updated July 12, 2026