Articles from OpenSesame

OpenSesame Launches AI Innovation Lab to Redefine How Workforce Development Solutions Are Built
New Austin-based lab uses an AI-native model to rapidly prototype and validate next-generation enterprise learning tools
By OpenSesame · Via GlobeNewswire · May 14, 2026
OpenSesame Wins Toyota Material Handling’s 2023 Learning & Development Award
OpenSesame, the leading provider of online business training, was recognized this week as the winner of Toyota Material Handling’s Learning & Development (L&D) Partnership Award. Toyota Material Handling, North America's leading manufacturer of forklifts and material handling solutions, selects a recipient for this honor each fiscal year, recognizing a collaborator who has played a critical role in fostering a strong learning culture at the company. OpenSesame has been supporting Toyota’s L&D program since 2020.
By OpenSesame · Via Business Wire · May 4, 2023
OpenSesame Appoints Tamar Elkeles, PhD, and Emily Rollins to its Board of Directors
OpenSesame today announced it has appointed Tamar Elkeles, PhD, and Emily Rollins to its Board of Directors. Dr. Elkeles is a highly regarded Chief Human Resources Officer and thought leader, advising globally on Talent, Learning, Human Resources, and Organization Development. Ms. Rollins has served hundreds of companies during her career at Deloitte, where she held various leadership positions in their U.S. Technology, Media, and Telecommunications practice, Audit Innovation and Transformation, and Diversity and Inclusion initiatives.
By OpenSesame · Via Business Wire · August 10, 2022
OpenSesame Announces Expansion of OpenSesame Plus Subscription With Eleventure Partnership
OpenSesame, a market-leading SaaS global elearning innovator, today announced the addition of Eleventure to its popular OpenSesame Plus subscription. With this announcement, OpenSesame is adding significant expertise to its robust catalog that will boost on-the-job skills in a variety of subject areas.
By OpenSesame · Via Business Wire · September 21, 2021
OpenSesame Adds New Global Publisher Partnerships, Further Expanding OpenSesame Plus Subscription Variety
OpenSesame, a market-leading SaaS global elearning innovator, today announced the addition of multiple new global publishers to its popular OpenSesame Plus subscription. With this announcement, OpenSesame is further diversifying its product offerings to ensure employees in all roles, locations, and industry verticals have equitable access to learning.
By OpenSesame · Via Business Wire · September 1, 2021
OpenSesame Announces Expansion of OpenSesame Plus Subscription with Axonify Micro-content
OpenSesame, a market-leading SaaS global elearning innovator, today announced the addition of Axonify to its popular OpenSesame Plus subscription to bring microlearning courses to frontline employees and beyond. With this announcement, OpenSesame continues to expand on its mission of offering training for all employees in every role, organization, and industry vertical.
By OpenSesame · Via Business Wire · August 31, 2021
Learning Unlocked: The Podcast Reveals Transformative Learning Insights From Global Experts
OpenSesame, the elearning innovator, today announced the launch of the original podcast, Learning Unlocked. This new weekly series brings listeners inspirational stories and bold ideas about learning from leading brands and the people who make them work.
By OpenSesame · Via Business Wire · July 29, 2021
Global eLearning Innovator OpenSesame Receives $50 Million Strategic Growth Investment from JMI Equity and Existing Investors
OpenSesame, a market-leading SaaS global elearning innovator, today announced a $50 million investment led by JMI Equity, a growth equity firm focused on investing in leading software companies, with participation from existing investors FTV Capital and Altos Ventures. This growth investment will strengthen OpenSesame’s ability to accelerate its global expansion, extend its technology platform through product-led M&A, and continue adding value for its global customers.
By OpenSesame · Via Business Wire · July 22, 2021
OpenSesame Integrates with Microsoft Viva to Bring Learning into the Flow of Work
OpenSesame, a global elearning innovator, today announced an integration with Microsoft Viva, Microsoft’s new Employee Experience Platform (EXP). OpenSesame’s extensive catalog of 20,000+ elearning courses will be available through Microsoft Viva, bringing learning into the flow of work.
By OpenSesame · Via Business Wire · July 14, 2021
OpenSesame Partners With Blinkist to Add Summaries From Top Business Titles to Its Elearning Catalog
OpenSesame, the elearning innovator, announced a partnership with Blinkist to bring 150 business and nonfiction book summaries to its popular OpenSesame Plus subscription.
By OpenSesame · Via Business Wire · July 8, 2021