QA recognised as Core Challenger in 2026 Fosway 9‑Grid™ for Digital Learning

The recognition reflects QA’s position in Fosway’s independent analysis of the digital learning market and highlights the role of the QA Learning Platform for organisations looking to build practical digital, technology and business skills at scale.

The Fosway 9‑Grid™ is the only European‑centric market analysis designed to help corporate buyers of HR, talent, and learning technology identify solutions that best fit their context.

Rather than prescribing a single “best” solution, the model evaluates providers against key dimensions including performance, potential, market presence, total cost of ownership, and trajectory - enabling more informed and practical procurement decisions. 

QA’s placement in the Core Challenger zone reflects Fosway’s independent assessment of its solution capability, market presence, performance, potential and trajectory. It positions QA as a credible option for organisations seeking enterprise-quality digital learning solutions, particularly where practical skills development and scalable delivery are key priorities. 

“Learning organisations are under pressure to build practical skills that support business priorities, not just increase access to learning content,” said David Wilson, CEO and founder of Fosway Group. “QA’s position as a Core Challenger in the 2026 Fosway 9-Grid for Digital Learning reflects its strong core capability, delivery focus and continued relevance for enterprise learning buyers.” 

The Fosway 9-Grid™ does not endorse vendor-specific product claims. For QA, the Core Challenger position aligns with the following strengths of the QA Learning Platform: 

• Enterprise‑ready digital learning, without enterprise complexity - A robust, scalable platform designed to support large organisations while remaining practical, flexible, and straightforward to deploy. 
• Digital learning combined with instructor‑led excellence - 
  Unlike pure‑play digital providers, QA integrates its learning platform with market‑leading instructor‑led training, hands‑on Labs, academies, and apprenticeships - enabling learning to progress seamlessly from knowledge acquisition to real‑world application.  
• End‑to‑end workforce transformation - structured role-based pathways to support the most in-demand tech roles, including: AI engineer, data scientist, cyber security analyst, agile project manager, and product owner - as well as skills-based pathways. Each solution is designed to close real capability gaps rather than simply increase access to content. 
• Proven delivery and strong customer advocacy -
  Trusted by enterprise organisations for consistent execution, long‑term partnerships, and applied impact at scale. 

Jo Bishenden, Chief Learning Officer at QA, commented: 

“This is a strong recognition from Fosway. I believe this position reflects the depth, stability, and practical impact of QA’s digital learning ecosystem, which helps organisations upskill where they need it most – whether that’s in AI and data, or digital marketing and leadership.” 

Learn more about how we help organisations upskill at scale here.