Learning at Work Week 2026
18th-24th May 2026
Learning at Work Week 2026 celebrates Many Ways to Learn - highlighting how organisations build skills through hands‑on experiences, instructor‑led training, and virtual self‑paced learning.
Join us for a week designed to strengthen capability, boost performance, and enable a culture of continuous learning in a changing business landscape.
Get involved with our events
A full programme of free sessions aligned to the Many Ways to Learn theme – including webinars, expert talks, and practical digital skills workshops.
Frequently asked questions
What is Learning at Work Week?
Learning at Work Week is an annual campaign celebrating lifelong learning and encouraging employers to build stronger learning cultures at work. It highlights the benefits of skills development and helps organisations support their people to learn, progress, and thrive.
We participate every year – offering free events, resources, and varied learning experiences.
When is Learning at Work Week 2026?
In 2026, Learning at Work Week will take place between 18th and 24th May.
What is the theme of Learning at Work Week 2026?
The national theme for 2026 is “Many ways to learn”. This theme explores many different ways businesses can support their employees to learn and build skills, whilst creating inclusive opportunities for lifelong learning. The theme is built around three strands:
- Learn to Learn
Boost self-awareness, identify personal barriers to learning, build a growth mindset, and explore the different ways we can learn effectively - Learn for Life
Focus on resilience, confidence, wellbeing, and personal development that enrich both life and work - Learn for Work
Develop practical skills that enhance performance, adaptability, and impact in fast-changing workplaces
What are the benefits of taking part in Learning at Work Week?
A strong learning culture supports talent attraction, retention, engagement, and organisational performance. Learning at Work Week provides an opportunity to:
- Empower employees to upskill and understand their learning preferences
- Break down barriers to learning and spark curiosity
- Strenthen collaboration through shared learning experiences
- Support organisational goals with targeted development activities
- Build long-lasting capability – not just one-off training sessions
Case studies & blogs
Discover how organisations like yours are building learning cultures that empower people and drive real impact.