Skillsoft Launches Interactive Skill Benchmarks, Unlocking a New Way to Evaluate Skill Growth
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IDC predicts that by 2026, 90% of organizations will face skills gaps, costing more than
The first set of ISBs spans crucial technology subjects in artificial intelligence and machine learning, programming, and data science, with future expansions planned around leadership, business, and risk management. Key features include:
- Interactive virtual environments that enable learners to apply skills in simulated practice scenarios – such as writing and executing code – that mirror real-world projects.
- Outcome-oriented assessments which emphasize broader learning results to ensure learners grasp core concepts and understand how skills are utilized in their roles.
- Personalized results and feedback with proficiency scoresand AI-generated content recommendations based on a learner’s assessment performance for guided upskilling.
- Dashboards that provide a comprehensive view of an organization’s skills, helping leaders identify areas of strength or needed improvement and track skill growth.
“Interactive Skill Benchmarks are a pivotal moment in skill evaluation and development. Our approach enables learners to not just demonstrate their ability to recall learning, but apply it to solve real business problems,” said
ISBs demonstrate Skillsoft’s continued commitment to meeting modern learning demands through AI-powered, interactive skilling experiences. In addition to ISBs and Skillsoft CAISY™, the company recently launched AI Skills Accelerators. Blending hands-on prompt engineering labs, secure GPT-4 sandboxes, video-based courses, AI-powered and human coaching, and instructor-led events, AI Skills Accelerators enable learners, leaders, and technologists to acquire AI-related skills for tasks such as SEO optimization, large language model (LLM) prompting, and product use case development.
Learn more about Interactive Skill Benchmarks here and request a demo here to get started.
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About Skillsoft
Skillsoft (NYSE: SKIL) delivers transformative learning experiences that propel organizations and people to grow together. The Company partners with enterprise organizations and serves a global community of learners to prepare today’s employees for tomorrow’s economy. With Skillsoft, customers gain access to blended, multimodal learning experiences that do more than build skills, they grow a more capable, adaptive, and engaged workforce. Through a portfolio of best-in-class content, a platform that is personalized and connected to customer needs, world-class tech and a broad ecosystem of partners, Skillsoft drives continuous growth and performance for employees and their organizations by overcoming critical skill gaps and unlocking human potential.
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