Learning path

Learning AI as an Instructional Designer

This path helps instructional designers use AI for needs analysis, objectives, course outlines, assessments, and reviews. You also set up your AI, connect it to your tools, and earn certificates from short video courses.

Beginner

Education

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Your path

Everything in the Instructional Designer AI kit, in the order that makes sense. Members tick off each step and see their progress.

Week 1 · 15 minutes to start

Set up your AI

We guide you through each click.

Add the Instructional Designer AI kit to your AIDownload it for your AI (it installs as a plugin) and follow the steps

Set-up

Optional: connect the AI CoachYour kit stays up to date by itself, plus a daily brief in your AI

AI Coach

Course: AI for Instructional DesignersHow to talk to AI for your job

Prompt course

Try: Needs Analysis And Learner ResearchLike "Draft Learner and SME Interview Questions"

Prompts

Try: Writing Learning ObjectivesLike "Convert Training Goals Into Measurable Objectives"

Prompts

Week 2

Let skills do your everyday tasks

Instructional design assistantFull design cycle, research to evaluation. Example: plan a 6-week onboarding program with objectives, storyboards, and an evaluation plan.

Skill

Curriculum development assistantBuilds or refreshes multi-module curricula. Example: restructure a 12-week compliance curriculum with new objectives and module sequence.

Skill

Training material developerWrites and updates course materials. Example: draft a facilitator guide, handouts, and a case study for a sales training day.

Skill

Course: RISEN Prompt Framework: Multi-Step Work Done RightPrompt framework course

Certificate

Week 3

Connect your apps and pick your AI apps

SCORM MCP serverTurn your HTML course into a SCORM package any learning system can import.

MCP server

Google Slides MCP serverLets your AI look at and edit your Google Slides decks, from adding slides to exporting them as PDF.

MCP server

MindSmithMindsmith leverages generative AI to transform internal documents into tailored eLearning content, allowing seamless customization and collaboration. Its cloud-

AI app

Questgen.aiQuestgen.ai generates diverse quizzes—MCQs, True/False, Fill-in-the-blanks, and higher-order questions—from any text in one click, streamlining assessment creat

AI app

Course: AI for Learning and Development: Smarter Training That ScalesVideo course

Certificate

Week 4

Hand whole tasks to AI agents

Instructor Assessment Variant AgentNew practice questions that test the intended objective at the intended difficulty, each with a verified answer.

AI agent

Course Prerequisite Mapping AgentEvery lesson's prerequisites are taught earlier in the course.

AI agent

Course: AI Tools and Strategies for Enhancing Course Material Creation and SupportVideo course

Certificate

Week 5

Build your own tools

Role-based course authoring and delivery consoleBuild it to assemble and deliver courses in one place instead of stitching together separate tools.

App to build

Technical Content EvaluatorEvaluates technical training materials for accuracy, pedagogy, and quality, assigning grades and actionable feedback.

Grok Bot

Course: AI-Powered Course Design: Integrating Learning Science and Human ExpertiseVideo course

Certificate

Course: 5 Essential AI Skills for Instructional DesignersVideo course

Certificate

After that

Keep growing

AI Coach: your daily brief and weekly certificationNews, tools and one idea a day for instructional designers

AI Coach

RISEN Prompt FrameworkTake the exam and get certified

Certificate

Certification in Designing AI-Powered Training That ScalesTake the exam and get certified

Certificate

Everything for instructional designers

All the courses, certifications, AI tools, MCP servers and apps for instructional designers, most relevant first. Open any list to see more.

About this learning path

6 topics

AI Skills for Instructional Designers at Work

Instructional design work asks you to understand learners, shape objectives, build courses, and prove the learning works. AI can help with the drafts, checks, and updates that take up your week, while you keep the judgment and care.

This path is built for working designers who want practical help, not technical overload. You learn how to use AI safely and well inside the job you already do.

Why AI Matters Now
Course requests come faster, teams are smaller, and learners expect fresh, accessible materials. AI helps you move from blank page to solid draft while you focus on learner needs and quality.
What This Path Includes
You start with setup questions so your AI knows your role, learners, and tools. Then you connect your AI, add skills for instructional design, take this prompt course, and finish with short video courses chosen for your job, each with a certificate.
How It Saves You Time
Use prompts to turn discovery notes into themes, draft objectives, outline modules, and build quiz items. You spend less time on first drafts and formatting, and more time improving the learning experience.
How It Protects Your Career
AI does not replace your design judgment, learner empathy, or stakeholder trust. It helps you show up with faster options, clearer evidence, and materials that meet accessibility and standards reviews.
How to Start
Begin with the setup questions and one small task, like turning interview notes into needs themes. Then work through the prompt course in order, trying each lesson on a real project.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need technical skills?
No. You need to know your learners and your work. The path shows you how to ask, check, and edit AI output.
Will this replace my design work?
No. AI handles early drafts and repeated admin tasks. You still shape the learning, judge the quality, and work with people.
How long does the path take?
You can move at your own pace. Many people do one lesson at a time and apply it to a current project.
What if my workplace has AI rules?
Follow your organization's rules first. The safety lessons show how to keep learner data private and use approved tools.

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Learn AI as an Instructional Designer, step by step

$99

10 AI courses in the right order
A certificate for LinkedIn after each exam
Ready-to-use prompts for instructional designers
Plus the Instructional Designer AI kit and all 700+ courses

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The Instructional Designer AI kit

Every skill, prompt, AI agent and connection in the kit.

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At a glance

Type: Learning path
Level: Beginner
For: Education
Steps: 9
Video courses: 103
AI tools: 24
MCP servers: 12
Apps to build: 12
Updated: October 18, 2026

Your learning path

The courses for your job, in the right order

Picked for your job from our 700+ courses
Every course ends in a certificate
Part of your job's AI kit, with skills and AI agents

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Watch, then get certifiedAn exam after every course and a certificate for LinkedIn.

Your path

Set up your AI

Let skills do your everyday tasks

Connect your apps and pick your AI apps

Hand whole tasks to AI agents

Build your own tools

Keep growing

Everything for instructional designers

Take the prompt courses

RISEN Prompt Framework: Multi-Step Work Done Right

AI for Instructional Designers (Prompt Course)

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AI for Learning and Development: Smarter Training That Scales

AI Tools and Strategies for Enhancing Course Material Creation and Support

AI-Powered Course Design: Integrating Learning Science and Human Expertise

5 Essential AI Skills for Instructional Designers

ChatGPT Power User Guide: Boost Productivity, Creativity & Research Fast

Stop Prompting AI Wrong: Context-First Prompt Engineering

Mindsmith AI eLearning: Beyond One-Click Course Creation

ChatGPT Prompt Engineering: Proven Techniques for Powerful AI Results

Using AI in Teaching - Tools for Course Creation

Create Engaging Online Courses Fast with eSkilled AI Course Creator

How to Use ChatGPTs Custom Instructions

How to Use Microsoft Copilot in Microsoft Word!

Google AI Studio: Build No-Code Educational Apps in Minutes

AI in Word, PowerPoint, Excel with Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft Copilot AI, Full Course For Beginners

AI Fundamentals from Google Experts | Professional Certificate

What is Generative AI and how does it work?

Becoming an Ultimate Prompt Engineer Specialist (from Beginner to Profesional)

Advanced Prompt Engineering for LLMs: Workflows & Templates

Claude Cowork 101: Setup, Connectors & Automation (Free)

Understanding ChatGPT projects

Google Gemini AI Free Course: Setup, Prompts, Tools & Gems

How to Use ChatGPT from Beginner to Professional

How to use GPT for Docs Plugin in Google Docs

Prompt Engineering Tutorial – Master ChatGPT and LLM Responses

Microsoft Copilot in Outlook & Teams

Google NotebookLM + Gemini Course: Deep Research & Workflows

Claude AI Tutorial for Beginners: Build Your Complete AI Workflow

How to Integrate ChatGPT into Microsoft Excel

Use AI as a Creative or Expert Partner | Google Prompting Essentials

ChatGPT Productivity Tips for Work

Microsoft 365 Copilot Agent Builder: Create & Customize AI Agents Hands-On

GPT-5 Features Made Simple: Complete Beginner’s Guide to New Capabilities

Canva AI + ChatGPT for Teachers: Interactive Games & Worksheets

Brainstorming with ChatGPT

Microsoft AI Copilot in OneDrive

Build a Complete Moodle Course with AI: Free Guide, Badges, Backup & Hosting

ChatGPT Agent Mode: Automate Workflows, Research, and Daily Tasks

How to use Google Sheets Built-in AI capabilities

Google's 9 Hour AI Prompt Engineering Course In 20 Minutes

Excel Copilot Course

ChatGPT for Creatives

Using Writing Prompts Like a Pro - Google Prompting Essential)

NotebookLM Essentials: Quick Guide to Features, Study Tools, and Workflows

ChatGPT Projects Course: Setup, Memory, Tools & Workflows

Imrpove Your Excel Skills with ChatGPT

ChatGPT vs Gemini vs Grok: Ultimate Guide to Top AI Model Features & Comparison

Prompt Engineering Fundamentals: Key Techniques for Generative AI Developers

Learning with NotebookLM by Google

ChatGPT Full Course for Writers

AI-Powered eLearning: Enhancing Anti-Corruption Training and Course Design

Grok AI Essentials: Clear Prompting, Features, and Practical Strategies

Excel Copilot: 20 Essential AI Features for Effortless Data Analysis & Productivity

ChatGPT Agent Mode: Features, Setup, and Powerful Use Cases Explained

Essential AI Skills: Prompt Engineering, Agents, Open-Source AI

AI Activities to Teach Math, Science, English & Social Studies

How to Create your own Custom GPTs in ChatGPT for beginners

How to Track Tasks with Microsoft Copilot

How to Use Claude 3.7 AI - Tips for Beginners!

AI Tools for Rapid Online Course Creation: Brainstorm, Build, and Launch Faster

Google AI Studio: Use Gemini for Images, Video, and No-Code Apps

Ultimate Guide to Bing AI Copilot

How to use GPT for Sheets Plugin in Google Sheets

Boost Training Results with AI-Powered Video for Workforce Learning

Automate Your Business with AI: My No-Code 10x Faster Workflow

Why AI Adoption Stalls by Week 3-6 Management Skills That Work

How to Start writing with AI Course

NotebookLM Complete Guide: AI-Powered Data Analysis & Study Tools Tutorial