06/08/2026
Hard skills may get someone noticed.
Soft skills often determine how far they go.
Technical ability matters. Employees need the right knowledge, tools, and job-specific skills to perform well. But communication, teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving are what help people use those skills effectively in the workplace.
That is why career success is rarely about choosing between hard skills and soft skills. The real advantage comes from building both.
We break down the difference between hard skills and soft skills, why each matters, and how they work together in long-term career growth.
Read the full article here:
https://corporatetrainingmaterials.com/blogs/using-our-materials/hard-skills-vs-soft-skills-decoding-the-difference-for-career-success
06/05/2026
Evergreen
[ev-er-green] adjective, training edition
Training content that stays useful year-round, no matter the season, trend, or time of year.
Often includes practical workplace topics like communication, leadership, customer service, teamwork, conflict resolution, and time management.
The kind of content organizations need again and again because employee development never really goes out of season.
Want to build an evergreen training library?
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05/29/2026
Confidence
[kon-fi-duhns] noun, trainer edition
The feeling you get when your workshop is planned, your slides are ready, your activities make sense, and you know exactly how the session will flow.
Often supported by facilitator guides, participant workbooks, editable slides, exercises, handouts, and training materials that help you walk into the room prepared.
Want more confidence before your next training session?
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05/22/2026
Internal Learning Program
[in-tur-nuhl lur-ning proh-gram] noun, informal
A structured way to train employees, develop skills, and support professional growth inside an organization.
Often includes workshops, online learning, activities, assessments, and resources that help teams build skills without starting from scratch.
Want to build stronger internal training without creating every course yourself?
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05/18/2026
Guess what? It’s Victoria Day!
Wishing our Canadian clients, trainers, and partners a safe and happy long weekend.
Whether you’re relaxing, spending time with family, or getting ready for a busy training season ahead, we hope you enjoy the extra day.
Happy Victoria Day from all of us at Corporate Training Materials.
05/15/2026
LMS-Ready
[el-em-es red-ee] adjective, informal
eLearning content that is built, packaged, and ready to upload into a Learning Management System.
Usually includes SCORM-ready courses, learner-friendly modules, quizzes, and tracking features that help organizations deliver online training without building everything from scratch.
Want to see what LMS-ready content looks like?
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https://corporatetrainingmaterials.com/pages/elearning
05/15/2026