The document provides an overview of learning and development as an industry. It discusses what learning and development aims to achieve, why it is required for organizations, and its scope within an organizational context. It also outlines the key types of learning and development projects/activities, discusses market size and trends, and lists some major players in the technology learning and development domain. Specifically, it notes that: - Learning and development aims to improve individual and group performance through increasing skills and knowledge. - It is designed to align individual, group and organizational goals. - The global learning and development market was valued at $403 billion in 2017 and is forecast to grow to $446.1 billion by 2020. - Major types of learning