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Access Learning recognised again as Core Leader in 2026 Fosway 9-Grid™ for both Learning Systems and Digital Learning
Access Learning, the digital learning solutions provider and part of The Access Group, has retained its Core Leader position in the 2026 Fosway 9-Grid™ across two categories: Learning Systems and Digital Learning, reinforcing its standing among the most established learning platforms in the European market.
The recognition from Fosway Group, Europe’s leading HR industry analyst, follows Access Learning’s advancement to Core Leader status in 2025 and reflects continued investment in the platform, which now supports more than 3,800 organisations globally.
The Fosway 9-Grid™ is an independent, analyst-driven assessment that benchmarks learning systems providers across five dimensions: performance, potential, market presence, total cost of ownership and trajectory. It is widely used by European organisations to evaluate and shortlist learning technology vendors.
Fosway’s 2026 functional analysis highlighted Access Learning’s particular strength in People Development, recognising the platform’s capabilities in skills assessment and development planning. This positions Access Learning as a strong option for organisations looking to address the skills agenda directly, building structured career development programmes while demonstrating the measurable impact of learning investment.
The recognition comes at a time when skills shortages remain one of the most pressing challenges for UK and European employers, increasing demand for learning platforms that can help organisations develop critical capabilities and demonstrate return on investment.
As a Core Leader in Digital Learning too, Access Learning continues to evolve to meet the demands of modern, AI-driven workplaces. Its recent product launches focus on agile, engaging online experiences - particularly short, bite-sized video content designed for learning in the flow of work. By combining intelligent technology with flexible formats, the platform enables organisations to deliver personalised, scalable digital learning that keeps pace with rapid change while maintaining strong learner engagement.
"In a modern business environment where personalised professional development is a workforce priority, businesses that thrive need a partner that understands this. Access continues to retain differentiated strengths, such as robust CPD tracking, which is highly valued by its customers in the finance and legal sectors. It is recognised by Fosway as a Core Leader, a performance consistent with the scale and backing of one of the largest UK software providers.“
Access Learning’s platform combines a learning management system, eLearning content library, and skills development tooling, supporting organisations to build structured, measurable learning programmes. The solution holds accreditations and partnerships with bodies including CPD, UK Finance and the Chartered Insurance Institute.
The 2026 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Learning Systems was published in February 2026.
“Retaining Core Leader status in the Fosway 9-Grid™ for both Learning Systems and Digital Learning reflects the consistent work our teams put in every day to enhance our platform and deliver meaningful value for our customers.
“As digital learning continues to evolve, organisations are under increasing pressure to develop their people quickly, engage learners effectively, and clearly demonstrate the return on their learning investment. That is precisely where Access Learning is built to help - combining robust learning systems with impactful digital learning experiences. We remain committed to building on this momentum throughout 2026 and beyond.”
About Access Learning
Access Learning, part of The Access Group, is your all-in-one partner for building a future-ready workforce. Combining a learning management system, engaging eLearning content, and a learner-centric upskilling tool, we empower organisations to deliver impactful learning experiences that create real business value. Our solutions are designed to drive workplace excellence and simplify the complexities of modern L&D.
About The Access Group
The Access Group is one of the largest UK-headquartered business management software providers. It provides solutions that empower more than 160,000 small and mid-sized organisations in commercial and non-profit sectors across Europe, USA and APAC, giving every employee the freedom to do more of what's important. Its innovative cloud solutions and integrated AI software experience across multiple Access products transform how business technology is used. Access employs approx. 9,000 people, continuously driving product innovation and customer service excellence.
About the Fosway 9-Grid™
Fosway Group is Europe’s #1 HR Industry Analyst. The Fosway 9-Grid™ provides a unique assessment of the principal learning and talent supply options available to organisations in EMEA. The analysis is based on extensive independent research and insights from Fosway’s Corporate Research Network of over 250 organisations, including BP, HSBC, PwC, RBS, Sanofi, Shell and Vodafone.
Visit the Fosway website at www.fosway.com for more information on Fosway Group’s research and services.