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The Benefits of Hosting Your Own Training Content Online

Masego Morudu - 2025-12-16 11:10:15

Every company should want to have employees who are continuously learning and building on their skills. Staff training, whether internal or external, accredited or non-accredited, is vital for businesses. There are, however, some great advantages to investing in home-grown content, especially when onboarding new hires. Hosting your content online via your own Learner Management System (LMS) is a great way to make your content accessible and unique to your business. An LMS allows companies... Read more

Top 5 Soft Skills Every Manager Needs to Thrive in 2026

Masego Morudu - 2025-12-09 11:10:35

Why Soft Skills Matter More Than Ever? Even though we live in a fast-paced, tech-driven world, tech skills alone aren’t enough. Managers must excel in soft skills to build trust, foster collaboration, and lead successful teams. They are responsible for fostering the right behaviors and actions to build team dynamics. So, the ability to lead effectively now depends on mastering a set of essential interpersonal skills that go beyond traditional management practices. These sought aft... Read more

Why Cloud Skills Are Becoming Essential for Every Profession

Masego Morudu - 2025-12-02 09:35:57

Why Cloud Skills? Cloud skills are no longer optional in the digital workplace; they’re essential for efficiency, security, and collaboration, which is why every professional now needs to be cloud literate. Cloud literacy is the ability to understand and effectively employ cloud computing technology and concepts. It’s part of digital literacy but specific to cloud-based solutions, which are now the default in many companies. Cloud literacy is critical for productivity, enab... Read more

AI at Microsoft Ignite 2025: Tools for Future Work

Lawrence Maoka - 2025-11-25 16:01:16

Microsoft Ignite 2025 Your Roadmap for an AI-First Business As a Microsoft trainer and Specialist, my biggest professional challenge isn't teaching the latest features; it's simply keeping up. The Microsoft technosphere is moving at an unrelenting pace, and it’s my job to constantly reset my own knowledge to ensure the businesses I work with are always ahead of the curve. That’s precisely why Microsoft Ignite 2025 wasn't just another conference for me; it... Read more

Cyber Security Awareness: Think You're Too Small for a Cyber Attack?

Andrew Badham - 2025-10-06 14:17:10

In today’s hyper-connected world, cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern—it’s a business imperative. While headlines often spotlight breaches at major corporations, the reality is that small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly in the crosshairs of cybercriminals. Why SMBs Are Prime Targets Hackers aren’t always looking for the biggest fish. In fact, smaller businesses often present easier opportunities. Limited budgets, outdated systems, and a l... Read more