In Q2, the workforce development sector of the market saw the most activity, with notable investment in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven training solutions. That trend continued in Q3, reflecting ongoing demand for solutions that support workforce readiness and skills development at scale, alongside continued interest in AI-powered learning solutions.

With the last quarter of the year already underway, let’s take a moment to consider the deals that took place last quarter:

Workforce Development

The workforce development sector saw three deals last quarter:

• 360Training announced the acquisition of select assets from the San Antonio-based operators of seven specialized compliance training brands: American Health Training, National OSHA Foundation, National Food Handlers Foundation, National Forklift Foundation, National HAZWOPER Foundation, Defensive Driving Foundation and National Health Training.
• Shortly after, 360Training acquired eMedCert, expanding its presence in the healthcare training space.
• Phoenix Education Partners announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Fuel50, Inc., an AI-driven workforce transformation platform.

Artificial Intelligence

With organizations continuing to adopt AI-enabled learning solutions, it’s worth considering how these technologies fit into broader workforce needs.

In a panel discussion at the 2026 Training Industry Conference & Expo (TICE), Tom Whelan, Ph.D., director of corporate research at Training Industry, Inc., shared three recurring themes identified through ongoing research: attitudes toward AI vary across the workforce, AI encompasses a wide range of tools and applications and successful adoption requires addressing organizational culture alongside technology. These themes offer useful context for understanding continued investment in AI-driven training solutions.

Last quarter, we saw two deals in this sector:

• Coursera Inc. announced a $100 million strategic equity investment in LearnVector Inc., an AI-native learning company founded by Coursera’s co-founder.
• Skillsoft, an AI-native skills management platform, announced that it has completed the sale of its Global Knowledge business to an affiliate of Enduring Ventures.

Measurement and Analytics

Understanding employees’ current skills and capabilities helps organizations identify skills gaps and prepare their workforces for future business needs. Through effective measurement and assessment practices, employers gain a clearer picture of existing capabilities, which can help inform development decisions.

Pearson made two acquisitions in the measurement and analytics sector last quarter:

• Pearson acquired ITS, an assessment technology company specializing in the management, delivery and reporting of assessment programs.
• Shortly after its acquisition of ITS, Pearson announced it had agreed to acquire Workera, an AI-native skills intelligence platform.

Other Deals by Market Sector

Compliance Training

• 360training announced the acquisition of select assets from Atlantic Training, a provider of HR compliance, OSHA and workplace safety training. The press release notes, “The addition of Atlantic Training builds on 360training’s broader strategy of expanding through specialized training providers with complementary expertise and established customer relationships.”

IT and Technical Training

• Guideless, an AI-powered software training and operational knowledge platform, raised a €1 million ($1.12 million) pre-seed funding round.

Content Development

• aNewSpring acquired TrainTool, a video role-play platform that helps learners practice communication skills.

Sales Training

• Eubrics, an AI-powered sales training and enablement platform provider, announced it had raised funding from super{set}, a San Francisco venture studio that invests in and builds AI-native companies alongside their founders.