April is in full bloom, and so is your opportunity to elevate learning across your organization. This month, we’ve added 1,034 courses and refreshed another 1,200 courses to keep quality and relevance high. We’re excited to share powerful product updates to our Marketplace and Simon, fresh content for Earth Day and Stress Awareness Month, and can’t-miss moments to connect with L&D leaders in person and online.
New in Plus: Boost skills and earn CEUs with MindEdge
This month, we added MindEdge Learning to OpenSesame Plus! With 80+ interactive courses, MindEdge helps your team build business, leadership, and technology skills—while earning CEUs and preparing for certifications from SHRM, IACET, PMI, and more.
Why MindEdge stands out:
- Accredited by leading organizations to support professional growth
- Narrative-driven learning with simulations, real-world scenarios, and case studies
- Interactive design with exercises, mini-cases, videos, and focused readings
New ways to work smarter: Product updates you’ll love
This month, we’re rolling out some highly requested updates—designed to save you time, reduce friction, and help your learners stay engaged. Here’s what’s new:
🚨 Support at your fingertips
We know your time is precious, and getting answers fast matters. That’s why we’ve made support more accessible than ever across the platform.
- Instant Answers – Get help right when you need it, no tickets or delays
- In-Course Chat – Learners can now reach support faster, right from within their training
- Catalog Chat – Now available in the Resource Center (bottom-right corner of your screen)
Wherever you are in the platform, help is just a click away.
🎙️ Simon just leveled up—your learners will hear the difference
You asked—we delivered. One of our most-requested updates is here: Simon now offers more natural, human-like voiceovers that transform the learning experience.
This upgrade introduces a variety of speaking styles, authentic accents, and emotional nuance—plus improved pronunciation and a refined cadence that gives learners space to absorb what they’ve just heard.
Instead of just reading content, these narrations guide learners through your courses, helping them focus, absorb, and remember more. It’s all about making learning more personal and powerful.
💾 Less clicking, more creating: Auto-save in Simon
We’re making course creation in Simon even easier. With auto-save, your work is now saved in real-time—so you can spend less time clicking “Save” and more time building content that makes an impact.
No interruptions. No lost work. Just a smoother, more seamless experience.
Live at ATD25: Learn from top L&D leaders
Heading to ATD? Don’t miss our powerhouse customer panel on May 20, 11:30 AM–12:30 PM in Room 143A!
L&D leaders from Quest Diagnostics, McCarthy Holdings, and Pregis will share real-world strategies that are driving success in their organizations. It’s a rare chance to learn from peers, ask questions, and leave inspired.
Mark your calendar—we can’t wait to see you there!
Fuel growth with our Culture of Learning Toolkit
A strong learning culture isn’t just nice to have—it’s a key driver of long-term success. But building one that truly engages your team and supports business goals takes the right tools.
Our Culture of Learning Toolkit provides expert guidance, proven strategies, and customizable templates to help you embed learning into everyday work.
Inside you’ll find:
- Best practices from top L&D leaders
- Actionable steps to integrate learning into daily routines
- Easy-to-implement templates to drive engagement
Ready to build a culture that delivers real impact?
Where to find us next
We’ve got three insightful webinars coming up to help you grow your L&D strategy and support your workforce in meaningful ways. Check out the details and register to join us live.
The leadership wake-up call: change is here – are your managers ready?
Join us on 15 April at 10 AM BST for a live webinar with change experts from OpenSesame, Assemble You, and Change Agitators. You’ll learn how to assess leadership readiness for change and support managers through transformation with practical strategies.
Workplaces That Work: Empowering Autistic Talent to Thrive
How can HR and L&D leaders move beyond awareness to build inclusive, supportive, and high-performing workplace cultures for autistic employees? Join LaTonya Davis, Founder of LaTonya Davis Consulting, along with Missy Norbury-LeDoux and Liza Wisner from OpenSesame, on 16 April at 9 AM PT to explore practical strategies that empower autistic talent throughout every stage of the talent lifecycle.
Beyond the Buzzwords: Personalization That Starts with Strategy
How can L&D teams transform their organization’s skills strategy into truly personalized learning? Join Dani Johnson, Co-Founder of RedThread, on 7 May at 9 AM PT to explore a practical framework for aligning skills efforts with L&D goals.
New content for Stress Awareness Month and Earth Day
Take meaningful action to build healthy habits—personally and for the planet—with timely courses for Stress Awareness Month and Earth Day.
🍃 Stress Awareness Month
Explore strategies for managing stress in all areas of life with these timely courses from our Exclusive publishers:
- Guided Meditation for Handling Stress – OpenMind
- Preventing Stress Before It Starts – Management Pocketbooks
- Managing Stress as an Organization – Management Pocketbooks
- How to Manage Anxiety When You’re Anticipating the Future – ICON
🌍 Earth Day
Earth Day is 22 April! Empower your workforce to take meaningful action for a greener future with our Environmental Responsibility course. Help employees build sustainable habits and make everyday decisions that protect the planet.
New resources you don’t want to miss
To wrap up this month’s updates, here are some fresh articles and resources to help you level up your L&D program.
- Turning Generational Tension into Teamwork
- Navigating the EU AI Act
- OpenSesame Expands in AWS Marketplace, Making Learning More Accessible for Enterprises Worldwide
- Master IT Certifications with OpenSesame
- Improve Your Financial Wellness with OpenMind
- Why OpenSesame is one of Fosway’s Core Leaders on the 2025 Fosway 9-Grid™
- Aligning Learning Strategies with Global Holidays and Observances
- Top Workplace Tech Tools to Thrive in 2025
- Mastering Efficiency: Lean Management and Six Sigma Certification
- Spring Cleaning: 5 Steps to Declutter and Recharge your Work Routine