Measuring the Business Impact of Learning 2025

This report presents the findings of the ninth annual Measuring the Business Impact of Learning (MBIL) study for 2025, focusing on the evolving landscape of Learning and Development (L&D). It outlines the challenges faced by L&D teams in demonstrating their value and the significant gap between the desire to measure learning impact and the actual resources allocated for measurement activities. The report highlights that while 98% of respondents express a desire to quantify learning impact, only 24% have specific budgets for measurement, indicating a disconnect between aspiration and execution. The document identifies four key factors contributing to this paradox: high demand for measurement, slow changes in measurement practices, barriers to translating intentions into actions, and a divide between data-fluent and data-challenged teams. It emphasizes the need for L&D professionals to bridge the gap between measurement aspirations and practical implementation to evolve into strategic business partners.