We are always looking for great content to publish and welcome contributions from learning and development (L&D) professionals. Your article submissions help Training Industry reflect what’s trending in training and help us keep our community up to date with the latest information. We publish in two ways: (1) in Training Industry Magazine and (2) articles on our website.

Training Industry Magazine

Training Industry Magazine is our award-winning quarterly publication that connects L&D professionals with the resources and solutions needed to more effectively manage the business of learning. The editorial calendar for Training Industry Magazine is created annually based on proposals we receive during our open submissions period (May through July). The application for the 2026 Editorial Calendar is now open.

Website Articles

We accept submissions for TrainingIndustry.com all year on topics relevant to training professionals. Articles should focus on sharing actionable insights, strategies and best practices that offer value to corporate learning and development professionals.

We are currently accepting submissions on the following topics:

• Trends impacting the future of training
• Specific use cases for artificial intelligence in corporate training
• Improving learner engagement and training outcomes
• Evaluating training effectiveness
• Employee skills development
• L&D’s role in change management
• Leadership development
• How to use and implement learning technologies
• Real-world case studies on L&D programs within companies
• Training for specific industries, job roles and experience levels
• Leading the training function (skills, responsibilities, etc.)
• Career advice and tips for L&D professionals

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Author Guidelines

Please review our editorial guidelines to learn about our publishing process.

Content Standards

• Articles must be original, unpublished and not AI-generated.
• Focus on providing actionable insights, strategies and best practices that offer value to corporate training professionals.
• No references to products or services; avoid negative comments about competitors or industry practices.

Article Specifications

• Word Count: Aim for 700-1,100 words, though there’s no strict word count.
• Tone and Style: Use a clear, concise and professional tone. Avoid first-person language.
• Visuals: Non-copyrighted images, tables and graphics may be included, space permitting.
• Format: Submit article as a Word document (.doc or .docx).

Sources and Citations

• Cite all sources using hyperlinks. We do not use footnotes.
• Ensure all hyperlinked content is freely accessible and ungated.

Review Process

• Submission: You can share ideas for approval or submit completed articles for review.
• Editorial Review: Articles are subject to editing, with no substantial changes made without author approval.

Author Information

• Author Bio: Include a brief, two-sentence bio that may include a hyperlink to your company.
• Publishing Rights: Authors may not republish the article without permission from Training Industry.
• Author Agreement: Authors must sign an agreement, assigning rights to Training Industry.
• Accuracy: Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of all content and confirm the article is not subject to copyright restrictions.

Editorial Contacts

Our editorial team is ready to help you turn your great ideas into a polished article. Editors review and publish content based on topic area, so please contact the editor associated with your topic of interest.

For questions related to Training Industry Magazine, please email crudder@trainingindustry.com.

For general article inquiries, please email editor@trainingindustry.com.

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