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Access Group Transforms Content Platform to Address Digital Skills Gap with Video-First Approach
As organisations grapple with accelerating skills obsolescence driven by AI and digital transformation, The Access Group today announces Access Learning Content - the strategic rebrand and capability expansion of Access Bookboon into a video-first professional development tool designed for continuous on-demand upskilling at the pace of technological change.
Access Learning Content directly addresses the digital skills challenge facing UK businesses, where 60% of professionals now require reskilling due to AI-driven workplace transformation, according to the World Economic Forum. Access Learning Content enables organisations to deliver continuous self-directed upskilling without the implementation complexity or productivity disruption of traditional training programmes.
"The half-life of technical skills continues to shrink whilst business demands for digital capability accelerate. Access Learning Content provides the agility to upskill workforces at the pace of technological change - particularly critical as AI reshapes every business function."
Capabilities for Digital Transformation
Access Learning Content supports organisations navigating digital transformation through:
AI Readiness Content: Practical training on AI tools, prompt engineering, AI ethics, and responsible implementation—delivered by practitioners actively deploying these technologies.
Technology Upskilling: Current content across emerging technologies, development methodologies, data analytics, cybersecurity, and digital tools.
Business Skills Integration: Professional skills development (change management, stakeholder communication, project delivery) alongside technical training.
Rapid Deployment: 48-hour implementation enabling agile response to emerging skills gaps.
Scalable Architecture: 100% SaaS delivery integrating with existing technology stacks through the Access L&D Suite ecosystem and additional third-party integrations.
Addressing Implementation Barriers
Unlike enterprise learning platforms requiring months-long implementations, skills taxonomy development, and ongoing content curation, Access Learning Content deploys in 48 hours with professionally curated content ready for immediate use.
"HR and L&D leaders don't have time for lengthy implementations when skills gaps are urgent," explained Elliot Gowans, General Manager, Access Learning. "We've designed for speed and simplicity while maintaining enterprise-grade capability."
Supporting Continuous Learning Cultures
Our video-first philosophy and sub-5-minute video format enable learning in the flow of work - critical for organisations seeking to build learning into daily routines without productivity disruption. Access Learning Content's approach and compact video modules allow professionals to upskill on their own terms, fitting development into commutes and breaks rather than requiring disruptive scheduled sessions.
Content Quality and Currency
With 200+ verified industry experts actively practising in their fields, Access Learning Content maintains content currency essential for professional development. Unlike AI-generated content requiring oversight or marketplace platforms with variable quality, the professionally produced library ensures accuracy and applicability.
Integration Within Access Ecosystem
Access Learning Content operates within the broader Access L&D Suite alongside Access LMS Evo (learning management) and Access eLearning (structured courses), enabling organisations to deliver both formal certification programmes and on-demand professional development through unified infrastructure.