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HowNow

Learning that means business.

HowNow is an intelligent, AI-powered learning and upskilling platform (LXP) that helps organizations map skills, identify gaps, deliver learning in the flow of work, and measure impact. The platform includes Skills Intelligence, the Guru AI coach for practice and feedback, and the HowNow+ content library with 10,000+ resources. It integrates with tools like Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Chrome, and is enterprise-ready with ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, and GDPR compliance.

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Use Case

Unify dispersed learning and knowledge into one place, deliver training in the flow of work, and prove impact. Typical problems addressed include low engagement with legacy LMS tools, scattered content across drives and third‑party libraries, spreadsheet‑based skills tracking, siloed knowledge, and difficulty linking learning to role‑ready skills and business outcomes. Use cases span: automated onboarding that ramps new hires faster, continuous upskilling/reskilling based on skills gaps, compliance training with easy reporting and renewals, internal knowledge sharing from subject‑matter experts, leadership development, and revenue enablement for customer‑facing teams. Claims include faster ramp for new starters (33%), 90% faster training delivery, and 97% activation within 4 months.

Target Audience

Modern L&D and HR teams seeking measurable impact; mid‑market and enterprise organizations with compliance and security needs; IT/Security stakeholders needing enterprise‑grade controls; business leaders aiming to tie learning and skills to outcomes. Applicable across industries and distributed/hybrid teams.

Data Residency

eu

Target Segments

StartupSMBKMUMid-MarketLargeEnterprise

Source URLs

  • https://www.gethownow.com/about
  • https://www.gethownow.com/pricing?utm_source=openai
  • https://www.gethownow.com/integration/credly?utm_source=openai
  • https://www.gethownow.com/integration/pluralsight?utm_source=openai
  • https://www.gethownow.com/integration/easygenerator?utm_source=openai
  • https://www.gethownow.com/integration/zendesk?utm_source=openai
  • https://www.gethownow.com/integration/zoom?utm_source=openai
  • https://www.gethownow.com/integration/jumpcloud?utm_source=openai
  • https://www.gethownow.com/pricing
  • https://www.gethownow.com/integration/salesforce?utm_source=openai
  • https://www.gethownow.com/product/learning-experience
  • https://www.gethownow.com/pricing-copy?utm_source=openai
  • https://www.gethownow.com/integration/go1?utm_source=openai
  • https://www.gethownow.com/integration/udemy?utm_source=openai
  • https://www.gethownow.com/product/hownow-plus-content
  • https://www.gethownow.com/product-tour
  • https://www.gethownow.com/trust-centre
  • https://www.gethownow.com/product-walkthrough
  • https://www.gethownow.com/product-walkthrough?utm_source=openai
  • https://www.gethownow.com/integration/microsoft-learn?utm_source=openai
  • https://www.gethownow.com/product/integrations
  • https://www.gethownow.com/integration/outreach?utm_source=openai
  • https://www.gethownow.com/product/integrations?utm_source=openai
  • https://www.gethownow.com/?utm_source=openai
  • https://www.gethownow.com/product/hownow-plus-content?utm_source=openai

ai_capabilities

  • Guru AI Coach to teach, coach, challenge, reinforce, and adapt using organization knowledge
  • AI for L&D to automate curation and recommendations

ai_coach

HowNow Guru – An AI-powered coach for teaching, practice, scenarios, reinforcement, and feedback based on organizational knowledge.

outcomes_claims

  • 33% faster ramp for new starters
  • 90% faster training delivery
  • 97% activation within 4 months

skills_and_ai

AI Skill Graph maps content, pathways, experts, and roles to organizational skills; tailored skills frameworks from market/benchmark data; skills profiles with focus skills and skill gaps; AI-assisted content recommendations and creation.

skills_intelligence

Map current skills, identify gaps, align to roles, and recommend relevant learning; measure skills growth and impact.

flow_of_work_delivery

Chrome extension, Slack app, Microsoft Teams app/bot, and mobile app for delivery within the workflow.

differentiators

  • AI-driven skills intelligence and mapping (skills-to-role and skills-to-learning)
  • AI Coach for scenario-based practice and reinforcement
  • In-the-flow delivery across Slack/Teams/browser/mobile
  • Included multi-provider content library (10,000+ resources) under one subscription
  • Knowledge surfacing directly in tools like Salesforce, Zendesk, HubSpot, Intercom

authoring_and_curation

Built-in editor supports text, images, video, GIFs, code snippets, quizzes, and SCORM files; internal knowledge sharing via Nuggets; content verification workflows; web/SaaS clipper to save content.

notes

Designed to reduce admin through automations and provide measurable impact on role readiness and skills.

content_library

Name: HowNow+ Content Library

Included in subscription: true

Approx size: 10,000+ resources

Providers:

  • Skillsoft
  • MindTools
  • LinkedIn Learning
  • Udemy
  • Coursera
  • Pluralsight
  • Go1
  • Microsoft Learn

analytics_outcomes

Analytics/insights on linking learning to skills and measurable business outcomes.

learning_experience

Personalized learning feed; highlighting and annotations; Unified Search across connected sources; cross-device learning (web, Slack, MS Teams, mobile, offline); browser extension for in-app learning.

customer_evidence

Customer testimonials highlight seamless implementation and a collaborative approach to customer success.

administration_and_automation

HRIS sync for users/roles/teams; automated assignment workflows; notifications, deadlines, and compliance renewal reminders; portal branding/white-labeling; L&D budget tracking and spend insights.

delivery_in_the_workflow

  • Slack app and bot
  • Microsoft Teams app and bot
  • Chrome/browser extension
  • Mobile app

analytics_and_outcomes

Compliance reporting, skills measurement, badges/certifications (via Credly), customizable reporting.

reporting_and_insights

Skills and learning analytics to connect engagement and progress to outcomes; log learning and centralize insights.

content_offerings

Optional HowNow+ library with 10,000+ off-the-shelf resources from trusted providers.

unique_selling_points

  • Unifies LMS, LXP, skills, and content in one platform
  • Learning at the point of need via deep integrations and browser extension
  • AI agents reduce admin and personalize learning
  • Single subscription including curated, skills-mapped content library

deployment

Cloud (SaaS)

sources

  • https://www.gethownow.com/?utm_source=openai
  • https://www.gethownow.com/pricing?utm_source=openai
  • https://www.gethownow.com/product/integrations?utm_source=openai

trust_center

Trust Centre referenced by vendor; details not publicly enumerated on the cited pages.