Cengage Australia & New Zealand

Students are increasingly clear about why they enrol in higher education: they want a direct pathway to employment. New insights from Cengage’s Higher Ed Voices 2025–26 reveal growing alignment—but also critical gaps—between student expectations and institutional delivery.

This latest Cengage Perspective blog explores:

✅ What career readiness really means today
✅ Where institutions are making progress
✅ Why participation in career-focused learning still lags behind demand
✅ What students say is missing—and how higher education can close the gap

With employability now a defining measure of value, career readiness can no longer be optional—it must be embedded across curriculum, credentials and industry partnerships.

Read the full blog here: https://www.cengagegroup.com/news/perspectives/2026/career-readiness-is-the-new-promise-of-higher-education---are-institutions-delivering/?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=anz

Career Readiness for Employment | New Data Reveals Gaps Leaders in education. Superior content, personalized services and digital courses, accelerating engagement and transforming learning in higher ed.

Looking to equip students with job‑ready accounting skills? The 10th edition of Using QuickBooks Online for Accounting by Owen is here—designed to help learners confidently navigate one of the most widely used cloud accounting platforms.

✔️ Step‑by‑step, hands‑on learning using QuickBooks Online
✔️ Updated content aligned to current accounting workflows
✔️ Ideal for introductory accounting and bookkeeping courses

Discover the new edition: https://au.cengage.com/c/using-quickbooks-online-for-accounting-2027-10e-owen/9798214058870/?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=quickbooks

Understanding why consumers think, feel and act the way they do has never been more important.

The 10th edition of CB: Consumer Behaviour by Babin, Harris & Galvin brings contemporary consumer insights into the classroom with a strong Australasian perspective, helping students connect theory to real‑world decision‑making in fast‑changing markets.

Whether you’re teaching future marketers, business owners or emerging professionals, this edition supports critical thinking, application and relevance—key skills for today’s learners.

Explore the title: https://au.cengage.com/c/cb-10e-babin-harris-galvin/9798214052489/?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=balbin

Why accessibility should be a mission, not a checklist.

In this new Q&A, Justin Tumelaire, Senior Accessibility Manager at Cengage, shares how accessibility is embedded into product design and decision‑making—moving beyond compliance toward meaningful, usable learning experiences for all students.

Read now: https://blog.cengage.com/advancing-educational-equity-through-accessibility-qa-with-cengage-sr-accessibility-manager-justin-tumelaire/?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=anz_may

Advancing Educational Equity Through Accessibility- The Cengage Blog Discover how Cengage strengthens accessibility and educational equity with inclusive design, WCAG‑aligned practices and support.

The best course materials don’t add complexity—they reduce it.

For IT fundamentals and certification pathways, many educators are now aligning their teaching with resources that directly map to industry expectations like CompTIA certification.

One example is the upcoming CompTIA A+ Guide to IT Technical Support (12th Edition), which brings together structured, step-by-step coverage of core IT support skills—from hardware and networking through to troubleshooting, security, and emerging technologies.

Paired with platforms like MindTap, it helps instructors:

✔ Reduce prep time with structured content
✔ Support hands-on learning with practical applications
✔ Keep students aligned to industry-ready outcomes

Check out the listing here: https://au.cengage.com/c/comptia-a-guide-to-it-technical-support-12e-andrews-shelton-schmelz-jaqua--jr-/9798214409665/?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=comptia

From working closely with RTOs and TAFEs across Australia, we know that priorities can shift throughout the year. Whether you’re:

• Reviewing learning resources
• Responding to training package updates
• Ensuring materials continue to support effective trainer delivery and strong learner outcomes

Cengage VET resources are developed with industry‑experienced authors and aligned to current training packages, with a strong focus on practical, flexible delivery. Resources are available in both digital and print formats, supporting a wide range of delivery models across VET.

If you’re currently reviewing resources, planning ahead, or considering enhancements to existing programs, Cengage works with RTOs and TAFEs to help identify suitable learning solutions that meet training and delivery needs. Find what you're looking for here: https://au.cengage.com/vet/?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=vet_may

Cengage has been named to Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026. We've been recognised alongside global leaders like Google and NVIDIA for driving meaningful innovation in learning.

From AI-powered Student Assistants to workforce-aligned learning pathways, Cengage’s innovation is about expanding instructor impact while supporting diverse learners across higher education and vocational training.

Read the full announcement here: https://www.cengagegroup.com/news/press-releases/2026/cengage-fast-company-innovation-award-2026/?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=anz_may

Cengage Named a Most Innovative Company by Fast Company Leaders in education. Superior content, personalized services and digital courses, accelerating engagement and transforming learning in higher ed.

Last year, we shared predictions about artificial intelligence — from AI becoming a core tool in learning and personalization, to reshaping roles in education, business, and career development. The predictions envisioned AI augmenting educators, powering personalized learning, and transforming workflows rather than replacing humans.

👉 Read the predictions here: https://www.cengagegroup.com/news/perspectives/2025/the-future-of-ai/?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=anz

Now that we’re well into 2026, what’s your take? Are the 2025 AI predictions playing out in real life — or do you think reality looks different? Let’s discuss!

Introducing Precalculus with Limits, 6th Edition — the latest edition designed to empower students with clarity, confidence and real-world math skills. With streamlined explanations, targeted “Getting Ready for the Chapter” refreshers, and interactive learning built into the structure, this text gives learners every chance to succeed in precalculus and beyond.

Whether you’re tackling functions, trigonometry, limits or preparing for calculus, Larson’s approach emphasises understanding concepts first — helping instructors bridge readiness gaps and keep learners on track throughout the course.

👉 Check it out here: https://au.cengage.com/c/precalculus-with-limits-6e-larson/9798214407760/?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=larson

As educators, you know the value of focusing on process over product — but what does that look like in practice? This blog explores how Bongo in MindTap empowers student engagement through interactive, process-oriented activities in the writing classroom.

From video reflections to peer interactions and AI-guided feedback, Bongo helps students build confidence, practice essential skills, and engage in a more authentic learning journey — all while fostering collaboration and creativity.

👉 Read the full article: https://blog.cengage.com/what-is-bongo-supporting-process-over-product-in-the-writing-classroom/?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=anz

What is Bongo? Supporting Process Over Product - The Cengage Blog What is Bongo? Learn how its AI tools in MindTap help bridge skills gaps, promote authenticity and humanize teaching and learning.