Evolve’s State of the L&D Industry Report 2026

Our goal:

Bring visibility, clarity, and direction to the challenges and opportunities faced by L&D leaders right now.

Real Data. Real Challenges. Real Direction.

The L&D landscape is shifting… fast.
Budgets are tightening. Expectations are rising. Technology isn’t slowing down.

And yet, too many decisions are still being made on assumptions instead of evidence.

That’s why we’ve created the State of the L&D Industry Report, a data-driven snapshot of what’s actually happening inside Learning & Development teams right now, based on insights directly from the field.

👇 Download the report below and be among the first to access the findings.

Why This Report Matters

Learning leaders are being asked to do more with less while proving value, modernizing learning experiences, and supporting constant change.

This report cuts through the noise to answer the questions L&D leaders are really asking:

  • Where are budgets actually being allocated?

  • What kinds of pressures are weighing on leadership?

  • How are organizations approaching strategy, technology, and capability building?

  • What’s working and what isn’t?

What You’ll Get With the Report

✔️ Key trends shaping L&D right now
✔️ Data on budgets, priorities, and pressure points
✔️ Insight into how teams are adapting to rapid change
✔️ Clear takeaways you can use to inform strategy, planning, and conversations with stakeholders

An industry pulse report capturing the current conditions facing L&D teams.

Who This Report Is For

  • L&D leaders and managers

  • Learning strategists and consultants

  • Instructional designers and learning architects

  • HR, talent, and enablement professionals

  • Anyone responsible for learning strategy, technology, or impact

If you’re responsible for making learning work, this report is for you.

Built From the Voices of the L&D Community

The State of the L&D Industry Report is powered by our State of the Industry Survey, with input from:

  • Learning & Development leaders

  • L&D strategists and directors

  • Enablement, talent, and organizational development managers

Download the State of the L&D Industry Report

Be among the first to access the insights shaping the future of workplace learning.

👇 Request the report in the form below.

Your voice, and the voices of L&D leaders, are helping create a clearer picture of where our industry is headed next.

Together, we’re turning insight into action. 👥