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.

PMI ATP 2025

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

Quickly learn how to apply generative AI in your L&D job role. Use AI for content development, training plans, skills gap analysis, LMS integration, learner engagement strategies, and much more.

This two-day class is designed to supercharge the operational efficiency of anyone who works in enterprise learning, training, talent development, or corporate education. With fast-paced lessons and hands-on practice, you will learn to integrate AI in L&D work, from personalized content creation and adaptive learning pathways to data-driven performance analysis and engagement strategies. You will also receive guidance on strategic planning for AI adoption in L&D, address ethics and data privacy considerations, and prioritize human-centric learning experiences for your learners.

By the conclusion of the workshop, you’ll be ready to harness generative AI to assist with instructional design, LMS reporting, learner engagement, and optimized learning outcomes. This class is a must-attend for L&D professionals who need to lead the charge in talent innovation.


 

What you will earn

 

PMI ATP 2025

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

  • Use AI for better skills gap analysis, needs assessment, competency mapping, and SME collaboration.

  • Develop AI-assisted learning content, assessment content, module descriptions, and much more.

  • Quickly generate personalized learning pathways and curriculum taxonomies.

  • Better align training objectives with business goals and career development needs with AI assistance.

  • Integrate AI tools and analysis with existing LMS and education platforms.

  • Increase the quality and frequency of your stakeholder communication with AI while maintaining a human touch.

  • Parse engagement metrics and learner-generated content for insights and recommendations that weren’t available before.

  • Apply AI in evaluating training effectiveness and learner engagement.

  • Address ethical and privacy considerations in AI-enabled learning environments.

  • Use AI task automation to cultivate a better organizational learning culture.

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 Designers and Learning Designers

  • Chief Learning Officers and Directors of Learning

  • Corporate Trainers and Technical Trainers

  • eLearning Developers and Content Developers

  • HR and Talent Development Directors

  • Learning and Development Specialists

  • Organizational Development Managers

  • Learning Management Systems Administrators

  • Facilitators and Educators in Corporate Settings

Topics Covered

Section 1: Introduction to Generative AI in Learning & Development

  • AI and its impact on the L&D function

  • Aligning course expectations and outcomes

  • The intersection of AI and adult learning principles

  • Navigating the course: Tools, resources, and collaboration platforms

Section 2: Foundations of AI in L&D

  • Understanding the mechanics of generative AI models

  • Identifying key AI technologies relevant to L&D

  • Limitations of AI and how to mitigate them

  • Differentiating AI myth and reality

  • Strategic considerations for adopting AI in L&D

Section 3: AI-Driven Content Creation and Curriculum Design

  • Techniques for automating content generation with AI

  • Principles of instructional design applied to AI-generated content

  • Customizing AI tools for diverse learning styles

  • Enhancing curriculum development with AI insights

Practice: Creating a mini-module using AI-generated content

Practice: Quality assurance in AI-generated learning materials

Section 4: Personalization and Adaptive Learning Pathways

  • Using AI to create personalized learning experiences

  • Integrating learner feedback and performance data into AI recommendations

  • Ethical considerations in personalized learning


Practice: Design adaptive learning pathways with AI assistance

Section 5: Data-Driven Insights and Learner Analytics

  • Leveraging AI for advanced learner analytics and insights

  • Tools and techniques for capturing and analyzing learning data

  • Translating data into actionable teaching and learning strategies

  • Privacy and security best practices for learner data

Group practice: Interpreting AI-generated analytics to inform L&D decisions

Section 6: Integrating AI with LMS and EdTech Platforms

  • Overview of AI integration capabilities in popular LMS and EdTech platforms

  • Technical considerations for AI integration: APIs, plugins, and custom development

  • Accessing and analyzing LMS data with an AI agent

  • Developing an integration roadmap for your LMS

Practice: Sandbox with AI tools using LMS data

Section 7: Enhancing Learner Engagement with AI

  • AI-driven strategies for increasing learner engagement and motivation

  • Using AI for more compelling gamification, simulations, and interactive content

  • How AI can assist with personalized feedback and support

Practice: Use an AI agent to design an AI-driven learner engagement campaign

Practice: Maintaining human touch in AI-augmented learning

Section 8: AI for Talent Development and Skills Gap Analysis

  • How to use AI to more quickly identify organizational talent and skills gaps

  • Using predictive models for future skills and competency needs

  • Aligning AI insights with talent development strategies

  • Measuring the impact of AI-driven talent development initiatives

  • Prioritizing alignment with organizational goals

Practice: Use AI to scan large data sources, identify skills gaps and recommendations, and create a talent development plan

Section 9: Ethical and Privacy Considerations in AI-assisted Work

  • Key ethical considerations for using AI in learning contexts

  • Navigating data privacy laws and regulations in AI applications

  • Balancing personalization with privacy

  • Developing an ethical AI use policy

Practice: Identifying ethical concerns and solutions in AI-assisted learning scenarios

Section 10: Developing Your AI-Enabled L&D Strategy

  • Assessing your organization's readiness for AI in L&D

  • Identifying strategic AI opportunities in your L&D function

  • Roadmapping your AI integration journey

Practice: Build an AI adoption strategy and set SMART goals

Section 11: Course conclusion: Preparing for the Future

  • Emerging AI technologies and their potential in L&D

  • Future-proofing your L&D strategy with AI

  • Action planning and final Q&A

Facilitated By

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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.

 

Learn more about Chris

PMI ATP 2025

Questions about this Course?

Phone: 1-800-373-7028
Email: info-us@softed.com

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