AI for Learning & Development
Sharpen AI-powered learning and development in this hands-on course. Enhance instructional design, boost engagement, and create personalized learning experiences using AI.

Upcoming Sessions
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Course Format and Delivery
Delivery Method: LiveOnline
Schedule: 3 sessions of 4.5 hours
Cost: $1,495 USD
All sessions are delivered live by an expert instructor in a fully interactive online environment.
*20% off for group bookings when booking 3 or more attendees from the same organization on the same course dates in the same transaction.
About this course
Are you looking to expand your skills in using artificial intelligence (AI) to transform your role in learning and development and become a leader in leveraging emerging technologies?
The future of learning and development lies at the intersection of changing workforce needs and technological leverage. Our AI for Learning and Development course is an immersive and interactive journey to supercharge the operational efficiency of anyone who works in enterprise learning, training, talent development or corporate education. Through real-world exercises with leading AI agents and tools, you will be ready to harness generative AI to assist with instructional design, LMS reporting, learner engagement, and optimized learning outcomes as well as addressing the ethical considerations and data considerations. Whilst balancing AI’s power to create content with human judgment, you will discover how to use generative AI to lead the charge in talent innovation.
What you will earn
This course will contribute 14 PMI® professional development units (PDUs) towards your chosen certification (12 Ways of Working and 2 Business Acumen).
What you will learn
- Using AI for skills gap analysis, needs assessment, competency mapping, and SME collaboration.
- Developing AI-assisted learning content, assessment content and module descriptions.
- Quickly generating personalized learning pathways and curriculum taxonomies.
- Integrating AI tools and analysis with existing LMS and education platforms.
- Increase the quality and frequency of your stakeholder communication.
- Parse engagement metrics and learner-generated content for insights and recommendations.
- Apply AI in evaluating training effectiveness and learner engagement.
- Address ethical and privacy considerations in AI-enabled learning environments.
What you will need
To get the most out of this course, it is recommended that participants have relevant experience working in a learning and development context.
This course is great for
- Training and Development Managers, Instructional and Learning Designers, Trainers and Facilitators or Learning and Development specialists wanting to utilize AI to automate and assist with learning and development tasks.
- Chief Learning Officers and Directors of Learning, HR and Talent Directors or senior leaders wanting to accelerate learning and development activities whilst balancing responsible and ethical oversight.
- Anyone looking to be skilled in AI augmentation and innovation.
Topics Covered
Introduction to Generative AI in L&D Foundations of AI in L&D
AI-Driven Content Creation and Curriculum Design
- Instructional design and quality assurance
- Customizing AI tools for diverse learning styles.
Personalization and Adaptive Learning Pathways
- Integrating feedback and performance data into AI recommendations.
Data-Driven Insights and Learner Analytics
- Capturing and analyzing learning data.
- Translating data into actionable teaching and learning strategies.
Integrating AI with LMS and EdTech Platforms
- Accessing and analyzing LMS data.
- Developing an integration roadmap.
Enhancing Learner Engagement with AI
- Using AI for more compelling gamification, simulations, and interactive content.
- Personalized feedback and support.
AI for Talent Development and Skills Gap Analysis
- Using predictive models for future skills and competency needs.
- Measuring the impact of AI-driven talent development initiatives.
Ethical and Privacy Considerations in AI-assisted Work
- Balancing personalization with privacy.
- Developing an ethical AI use policy.
Developing Your AI-Enabled L&D Strategy
Preparing for the Future
Facilitated By

Chris Knotts
Facilitator
Chris Knotts, is an enterprise learning leader and hands-on instructor who teaches AI, data, and technical agility to real-world teams. He delivers high-impact training for engineers, product teams, and business leaders—helping them understand emerging technology and immediately apply it in their daily workflows.
With two decades of experience across software engineering, DevOps, data platforms, and AI enablement, Chris is known for breaking down complex concepts with clarity, humor, and practical relevance. He teaches both technical practitioners and leadership cohorts, bridging the gap between strategy and execution, vision and application.
Beyond delivery, Chris designs the programs he teaches - often in collaboration with customers - creating role-based learning pathways, AI literacy training, strategy workshops, and real-world labs and exercises. His specialty is helping organizations adopt AI responsibly and quickly, speed up skills development, and build internal capability rather than rely on slideware.
Chris has led training and enablement portfolios for many Fortune organizations and government agencies, including Apple, Cisco, the US Marines, Fidelity Investments, the Department of Homeland Security, the American Bureau of Shipping, H&R Block, and many others. His training programs encompass AI, data engineering, DevOps, and enterprise agility. Today he continues to facilitate workshops, teach private enterprise cohorts, and advise L&D teams on scaling up modern capability-building programs.
Questions about this Course?
Phone: 1-800-373-7028
Email: info-us@softed.com
We'd love to have the opportunity to discuss how we can assist your business.