Hi everyone,
As we approach the end of the year, we’ve been reflecting on what we’ve achieved together as a community this year and looking ahead to some exciting events in 2026!
This is our final update of the year, so before we go on, a huge thanks to all of you for creating this Community with us. To those who celebrate it, we hope you have a wonderful festive period and look forward to more sharing, connection and learning together next year.
Congratulations to our ‘Learners of the year’ and ‘Most helpful contributors’!
Each year we award badges to those Community members who have gone the extra mile, either in developing their own Totara skills or supporting others in doing so. A huge thanks and congratulations to all the members who have received one of those badges this week!
Year in review
Speaking of badges, did you know we’ve awarded over 2,000 badges for course completion this year? I wonder how many of those were achieved by the 1,620 new members who joined the Community this year! Want more stats? Check out our Year in review video.
Totara team update
This week, we say goodbye to a longstanding Totara team member and Community advocate, Craig Eves. Many of you will know Craig from his expert responses in our forums and workspaces. In fact, there’s probably no question about Totara he hasn’t answered since his first Community post back in 2011. Our reports show that Craig has made a whopping 5,239 posts in the Community over the years, helping countless Totara customers and Partners along the way!
We’re incredibly grateful for Craig’s significant contribution to the Community and the support he’s provided over more than a decade, and we wish him all the very best.
For those who’ve come to rely on Craig’s speedy and thoughtful responses in the forums, never fear. A number of Totara colleagues will be stepping in to answer your questions next year.
Looking ahead to 2026
Banish the January blues with some webinars!
How Skanska uses Totara to strengthen safety, skills and future careers
What does it take to deliver learning, leadership development and compliance training to more than 5,000 employees across one of the UK’s leading construction and development companies?
Skanska, known for delivering some of the UK’s most complex and critical infrastructure, from hospitals and highways to major civil engineering projects, uses Totara to ensure its diverse workforce is skilled, safe and future-ready.
Join us to find out how Skanska are using Totara to develop leadership capability, support workforce progression and build smarter, safer and more sustainable outcomes for communities across the UK and what your organisation can take away from their approach.
From process to impact: Rethinking performance reviews in Totara Perform
Wednesday, 28th January, 4pm (London)
Performance reviews should spark meaningful conversations, align people with purpose, and drive real growth not just tick procedural boxes. But creating review cycles that genuinely support performance takes clarity, intention, and the right tools.
In this webinar, we’ll explore how organisations are reshaping both annual and quarterly review cycles using Totara Perform, moving beyond traditional processes to create impactful, people-centred experiences.
Learning with IMPACT 2026
Early next year, we’ll be announcing the date of our next Learning with IMPACT event. We love bringing together our global community around a hot topic and learning from each other on how you’re tackling common challenges and opportunities. In the meantime, why not check out some of the sessions from this year’s IMPACT events?
Will Thalheimer - From order taker to competitive advantage: Our impact depends on our empowement
Charles Jennings – The collaborative edge: Unlocking the power of social learning
Anamaria Dorgo – Building thriving internal communities
Adam Lacy – Cracking the code: The top 6 L&D challenges and how to solve them
From all of us in the Community team, wishing you a wonderful end to the year. We look forward to learning alongside you in 2026.
