AI for Learning & Development is designed for educators, L&D professionals, instructional designers, and HR teams who want to transform training with AI-powered learning experiences. This course goes beyond theory - focusing on practical applications of AI to personalize learning journeys, automate content creation, enhance learner engagement, and measure performance with data-driven precision.
AI for Learning & Development
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4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
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What you'll learn
AI in Modern L&D: Understand how AI reshapes training, boosts learning efficiency, and personalizes development programs.
Personalized Learning Design: Create adaptive learning paths using AI tools to tailor content to learner behavior, skills, and progress.
AI-Driven Content & Analytics: Use AI for content creation, skill mapping, and performance insights to improve training outcomes.
Building AI-Ready Training Systems: Design practical, scalable AI workflows that integrate into existing L&D strategies and platforms.
Skills you'll gain
- Learning Theory
- Learning Strategies
- Responsible AI
- Training and Development
- Training Programs
- Generative AI
- Real Time Data
- Learning Styles
- Human Learning
- Instructional Design
- Generative AI Agents
- Workforce Development
- AI Personalization
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
- Learning Management Systems
- Employee Training
- Childhood Education and Development
- AI Enablement
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Assessments
8 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 8 modules in this course
This module covers a quick summary of what the certification is going to cover from start to finish. Here is the brief about the structure of the overall certification: Each of our certifications follows a consistent, multimodal structure to provide a flexible learning experience. The content is available across four formats: eBooks: In-depth written material for focused learning. Audiobooks: Audio version of the eBook, perfect for learning on the go. Podcasts: Engaging audio content to reinforce key concepts. Videos: Modular video chunks, each covering a specific topic. The names of the eBooks, Audiobooks, and Podcasts are the same, ensuring you can seamlessly switch between formats without losing track of the content. Videos are divided into bite-sized modules for easier consumption, and all content across these mediums is consistent, so no matter which format you choose, the information remains the same. This gives you the freedom to learn in the way that works best for you.
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Frequently asked questions
It equips professionals to integrate AI into training, design personalized learning paths, and optimize employee performance.
Learning & Development professionals, instructional designers, HR experts, AI specialists, and students entering the L&D field.
No. A basic understanding of AI concepts and familiarity with digital tools is sufficient.
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