Skillsoft expands skills management platform with AI Coach, accelerating connection between employee learning and performance. BOSTON - Aug. 4, 2026 - Skillsoft (NYSE: SKIL), a leading AI-native skills management platform, today introduced Skillsoft AI Coach, a new coaching experience available through the Skillsoft Percipio(R) platform. AI Coach gives employees private, personalized coaching tied to their role, goals and the skills their work requires. This helps organizations connect learning investments more closely to employee development and skill building. As AI changes how work gets done, organizations are investing in learning, leadership development and skills-based workforce planning to prepare their people for new demands. But the value of those investments depends on whether employees can apply new skills in their day-to-day work to accelerate business impact. Coaching creates the structure for that application through goal setting, reflection, practice and accountability, but it has traditionally been reserved for senior leaders and select high-potential employees. "Most coaching investments to date have been expensive, executive-only programs disconnected from the rest of an organization's skills and learning strategy. That model doesn't scale, and it doesn't connect to the skills data organizations actually need to act on," said Gina Smith, research director at IDC. "By building AI Coach into a platform that already tracks skills, learning and practice, Skillsoft aims to address a structural gap in how coaching has been delivered, not just adding a feature. That's the kind of integration enterprises should be evaluating going forward." AI Coach brings personalized, AI-generated coaching into Skillsoft's skills management platform rather than leaving it as a standalone tool or executive-only resource. It helps employees focus on the skills most relevant to their role, connects coaching to learning and practice and continues the conversation over time by returning to goals, reflecting on progress and identifying what to do next. "Every organization needs people who can build the skills that move the business forward," said Bernie Barbour, chief technology and product officer at Skillsoft. "Coaching is one of the most effective ways to help employees develop those skills, but it has traditionally reached only a small part of the workforce. By bringing AI Coach into the Skillsoft platform, we can extend coaching to more employees and leaders, and connect that experience to the skills, learning and practice that they need to grow and drive better business outcomes." AI Coach is built on coaching principles established by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), including active listening, reflective questioning, goal setting and accountability. The experience is designed to continue across sessions, so employees can use coaching as part of a continuous loop of learning, practice, reflection and guidance to their next development step. Because AI Coach is part of the Skillsoft platform, coaching can directly align to the skills employees need to build, the learning available to them and CAISY(R) practice where appropriate. AI Coach enables organizations to: * Extend coaching to more employees and leaders beyond the senior executives and high-potential talent who have traditionally had access. * Make skills and learning more actionable by helping employees focus on the skills most relevant to their role, goals and development needs. * Connect learning to practice by pairing coaching with Skillsoft learning resources and CAISY practice where appropriate. * Support ongoing development by enabling employees to return to goals, reflect on progress and identify what to do next. AI Coach is currently available to select customers in early access. Learn more about AI Coach at Skillsoft.com/percipio. About skillsoft(r). Skillsoft (NYSE: SKIL) is a global leader in skills management for the human + AI era. The AI-native Skillsoft platform gives organizations a clearer view of workforce capability, helps close critical skill gaps and supports the connection between skills development and business outcomes. With Skillsoft, organizations can build AI-ready teams, lower the cost and time of workforce development and reduce execution risk as work continues to change. Thousands of organizations worldwide trust Skillsoft to power workforce readiness.

Skillsoft has appointed Matthew J. Cushing as chief legal officer, effective 3 August. Cushing brings 30 years of experience in legal, governance, and commercial strategy to the AI-native skills management platform. Before joining Skillsoft, Cushing spent nearly nine years at Pegasystems, serving as general counsel and chief commercial officer. He led the company's legal function during its transition to a cloud-first subscription business. Earlier in his career, Cushing held senior legal roles at EnerNOC and Acme Packet, where he oversaw the legal execution of Oracle's $2.1 billion acquisition. He also spent 17 years at law firm Bingham McCutchen. Cushing will report to chief executive Ron Hovsepian and succeeds Scott Semel, who served as interim chief legal officer.

Liderança Group celebrates 12-year partnership with Skillsoft. Atlanta, GA - 29th July, 2026 - Liderança Group, Inc., an award-winning leadership development and workplace performance consulting firm, proudly celebrates twelve years of partnership with Skillsoft, a global leader in AI-native skills management and workforce development. For more than a decade, the two organizations have worked together to help companies strengthen leadership capability, accelerate workforce readiness, and build high-performing workplace cultures. By combining Liderança Group's expertise in leadership consulting, executive coaching, organizational assessments, and culture transformation with Skillsoft's industry-leading learning platform, clients have been able to prepare leaders and employees for an increasingly dynamic workplace. Skillsoft today positions itself as an AI-native skills management platform helping organizations build the capabilities needed for the human + AI era. "Over the past twelve years, Skillsoft has been an exceptional partner in helping organizations develop stronger leaders and more capable workforces," said Cathy Light, CEO of Liderança Group. "As AI, changing employee expectations, and evolving business demands reshape the workplace, continuous learning has become one of the greatest competitive advantages an organization can have. We are proud of what we've accomplished together and excited about the future." Tim Walker, Executive Vice President, Skillsoft, added: "Our long-standing partnership with Liderança Group reflects a shared commitment to helping organizations build the skills leaders and employees need to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Cathy and her team consistently bring expertise, passion, and a client-first approach that complements Skillsoft's mission of developing future-ready talent." Looking ahead, Liderança Group will continue expanding its leadership and workplace innovation portfolio through Workplaces Reimagined(TM), an executive community connecting business leaders, HR executives, researchers, technology innovators, and thought leaders to shape the future of work through trusted insights, collaboration, and practical solutions. Skillsoft is recognized globally as a leader in upskilling and workforce transformation for its ability to deliver AI-enhanced, personalized learning paths across a comprehensive suite of content collections: * Leadership & Business Skills * Technology & Developer Skills * Compliance & Risk Skills * Business Essentials & Digital Skills * Digital Transformation * Productivity & Collaboration Tools By partnering with a pioneer in AI learning, Lideranca Group ensures that workplaces gain the most relevant, future-ready skills, keeping them agile and competitive in an accelerated era of digital transformation. Together, Liderança Group and Skillsoft remain committed to helping organizations build workplaces where leadership, learning, innovation, and respect drive sustainable business success. About Liderança Group, Inc. Liderança Group, Inc. is an award-winning leadership performance consulting firm specializing in leadership development, executive coaching, organizational effectiveness, workplace culture, employee assessments, and strategic workforce solutions. For more than two decades, the firm has helped organizations build stronger leaders, healthier cultures, and higher-performing teams. Learn more at https://liderancagroup.com/. About Skillsoft Skillsoft (NYSE: SKIL) is a global leader in skills management for the human + AI era. The AI-native Skillsoft platform gives a clear view of workforce capability, closes critical skill gaps, and proves the impact of skills on business outcomes. With Skillsoft, organizations can build AI-ready teams, lower the cost and time of workforce development, and reduce execution risk as work continues to change. Thousands of organizations worldwide trust Skillsoft to power workforce readiness. Learn more at skillsoft.com.