July 2025: Top Instructional Design Events, Webinars and Courses

• Facilitation Playground | How to Deal with Disengaged Participants?

  • By: Adis Sophie & Bernd Gibson
  • Modality: Live Interactive Session
  • When: Friday, July 4, 2025 from 3:00 AM to 4:30 AM GMT+12
  • Where: Online (via Zoom)
  • Cost: Free (registration required)
  • Key topics:
    • Identify your facilitation archetype using “The Immersive Theatre of Learning” framework
    • Learn how to re-engage disengaged participants through curiosity and embodied practice
    • Apply improv and playful resistance tools in facilitation scenarios
    • Use role-play and immersive theatre to connect emotionally with learners
    • Critically examine how we label and respond to different learner behaviors

 

• Articulate’s Peer Pod: New to Instructional Design

  • By: E-Learning Heroes Community
  • Modality: Peer Learning Group (Asynchronous + Weekly Prompts)
  • When: Starts Monday, July 7, 2025 (4-week program)
  • Where: Online (Private Peer Pod group via E-Learning Heroes Community)
  • Cost: Free (registration required)
  • Key topics:
    • What to focus on in your first 60 days as an instructional designer
    • Introduction to Articulate 360 and course design best practices
    • Tips for working effectively with subject matter experts (SMEs)
    • Reflecting on growth areas and next steps in your ID journey

 

• Solving the Virtual Training Paradox — Inside Volvo’s Award-Winning Training Transformation

  • By: Training Magazine
  • Speakers: Scott Behe, Daniel Hansen & Russell Teter
  • Modality: Live Webinar
  • When: July 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM Pacific / 12:00 PM Eastern
  • Where: Online (via Webinar)
  • Cost: Free
  • Key topics:
    • How Volvo trains employees and partners more effectively in a virtual environment
    • Latest data on how learning leaders are navigating the shift to hybrid and virtual training
    • Why interactive tools and learner engagement are becoming essential KPIs
    • How Class provides the engagement, interaction, and accountability that traditional video conferencing was not designed to deliver
    • Research from Microsoft, Class and Training Magazine on the state of virtual training in 2025
    • Live demo of the Class platform showing high-impact, interactive learning at scale

 

• Product Tour Tuesdays | Why Feedback is Your L&D Superpower

  • By: Becky Dozier, Senior Solutions Consultant at NovoEd
  • Modality: Live Product Tour (30 minutes)
  • When: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 – 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET
  • Where: Online (via NovoEd)
  • Cost: Free (registration required)
  • Key topics:
    • Shift from passive learning to skill-building through feedback and guided practice
    • Understand how coached application fosters mastery and long-term performance
    • See live demos of NovoEd Practice+ features for creating feedback-rich learning
    • Explore ways to build modules that prioritize practice, peer feedback, and mentorship
    • Learn from real examples of scalable programs focused on feedback and collaboration

 

• [Leader Talk] Upskilling Employee Technical Skills

  • By: Training Industry, Inc.
  • Speakers:
    • Vivek Ravichandran – SVP, Head of Technology & Platform, Revature
    • Roni Cerga – CEO, VR Vision
    • Sunil Kumar G – Product Marketing Manager, Whatfix
    • RK Prasad, MBB, Ph.D. – CEO and Co-Founder, CommLab India
    • + Additional speaker to be announced
  • Modality: Live Virtual Event (Leader Talk)
  • When: July 9, 2025 starting at 11:00 AM Eastern
  • Where: Online (via Webinar)
  • Cost: Free
  • Key topics:
    • Strategies for upskilling employees with technical competencies
    • How to create AI-ready talent from within the organization
    • Using multiplayer extended reality for procedural and technical training
    • Continuous and hands-on learning to build confidence and performance
    • Case studies and tools for scalable, next-gen technical training

 

• Innovative and Engaging: The Best Projects from the Course Creation Contest

  • By: Elena Del Valle
  • Modality: Live Webinar
  • When: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM AEST
  • Where: Online
  • Cost: Free (registration required)
  • Key topics:
    • Recognise best practices in real-world course creation projects
    • Apply proven design strategies to your own courses
    • Create more inclusive and engaging learning experiences
  • All attendees will receive:
    • A certificate of attendance from iSpring
    • The webinar recording
    • A guide to common course design mistakes

 

• L&D Means Business – Case Study on Improving Business Performance at O2!

  • By: Christopher Hornback – Former Training Manager at The O2 Arena
  • Modality: Live Case Study Session
  • When: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM GMT+12
  • Where: Online (via Zoom)
  • Cost: Free (registration required)
  • Key topics:
    • Aligning L&D initiatives with commercial business priorities
    • Building credibility and trust with business stakeholders
    • Designing training that delivers measurable operational and financial results
    • Demonstrating L&D’s ROI to position the team as a strategic partner
    • Transforming L&D from a cost center to a value-driving function

 

• The Great Knowledge Acceleration: Bridging Generations in the AI Era

  • By: Training Magazine
  • Speakers: Luke Goetting
  • Modality: Live Webinar
  • When: July 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM Pacific / 3:00 PM Eastern
  • Where: Online (via Webinar)
  • Cost: Free
  • Key topics:
    • Preserving human intelligence while embracing AI innovation
    • Managing generational transition with digital natives representing two-thirds of the workforce
    • Addressing the challenge of 10,000 Baby Boomers reaching retirement age daily
    • Harnessing the convergence of generational transition, human intelligence, and AI capabilities
    • Revolutionizing organizational excellence through learning and development
    • Future of work strategies for emerging workforce dynamics and employee engagement

 

• The First 30 Days: Designing Onboarding That Actually Works

  • By: Training Magazine
  • Speakers: Monica Cornetti & Destery Hildenbrand
  • Modality: Live Webinar
  • When: July 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM Pacific / 3:00 PM Eastern
  • Where: Online (via Webinar)
  • Cost: Free
  • Key topics:
    • How game mechanics like progression, feedback loops, and challenge-based learning drive engagement in onboarding
    • Applying gamification to build early confidence, connection, and cultural alignment
    • How augmented reality can safely simulate real-world tasks to accelerate skill development
    • Real-world examples of onboarding programs that increase retention and reduce ramp-up time
    • Shifting from content overload to hands-on engagement in the first 30 days
    • Creating onboarding that connects, empowers, and retains new employees in frontline and operational roles

 

• Articulate Deep Dive into W.I.S.E. A.T. A.I. for Learning Design

  • By: Megan Torrance
  • Modality: Live Interactive Webinar
  • When: Thursday, July 10, 2025 from 3:00 AM to 4:00 AM NZST
  • Where: Online (GoToWebinar)
  • Cost: Free (registration required)
  • Key topics:
    • Explore AI’s impact on content development, learner experience, and workforce transformation
    • Learn the W.I.S.E. A.T. A.I. framework for ethical and strategic use of AI in learning design
    • Gain practical strategies for integrating AI responsibly in your design process
    • Prioritize values like wisdom, inclusivity, security, equity, accountability, and transparency

• ATD Intensive: AI in Learning and Development (3-Day Virtual Event)

  • Modality: Virtual Interactive Series
  • When: Thursdays, July 10, 17, and 24, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM ET
  • Where: Online
  • Cost: Paid – From $349 to $449
  • Key topics:
    • AI in Practice: Tools & Workflows for L&D
    • AI-Powered Learning Experiences
    • L&D’s Role in AI-Driven Transformation
    • Multimodal learning interactions and GenAI-powered design
    • Ethical AI coaching, chatbot creation, and role-play with AI
    • AI implementation planning and tool vetting
    • Collaborative Hackathon to solve real L&D challenges
    • Community-building and reflection sessions throughout

 

• This is Pretty Cool! Learn to Build VR Training FAST (without code or gear)

  • By: Sheryl Coggins – Senior Product Manager, CenarioVR
  • Modality: Live Demo Webinar
  • When: July 11, 2025 at 5:00 AM (timezone unspecified)
  • Where: Online (via Zoom)
  • Cost: Free (registration required)
  • Key topics:
    • What effective VR training looks like through high-impact demos
    • How to build immersive learning experiences without coding or special equipment
    • How to use drag-and-drop tools to create VR content quickly
    • Scaling VR training using devices your learners already own
    • Real examples of CenarioVR courses in action

 

• Generate Buy-In to Change the Training Climate

  • By: Training Magazine
  • Speaker: Becky Lunders
  • Modality: Live Webinar
  • When: July 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM Pacific / 3:00 PM Eastern
  • Where: Online (via Webinar)
  • Cost: Free
  • Key topics:
    • How participant-centered learning creates engagement and buy-in
    • Strategies to transform dull training climates into energized learning experiences
    • A practical formula for brainstorming that drives involvement and results
    • Techniques to connect learners with the content for lasting impact
    • Creating a positive and empowering training atmosphere

 

• 10 Creative Ways to Design your Course Introductions using Captivate

  • By: Training Magazine
  • Speaker: Sharath Ramaswamy
  • Modality: Live Webinar
  • When: July 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM Pacific / 12:00 PM Eastern
  • Where: Online (via Webinar)
  • Cost: Free
  • Key topics:
    • Why course introductions matter in shaping learner motivation
    • 10 creative techniques to design engaging eLearning intros
    • Scenario-based openings and curiosity-driven design
    • Using interactive dashboards to replace static welcome slides
    • How to apply these strategies using Adobe Captivate
    • Best practices for compliance, soft skills, and technical training

 

• Communication Training Is Broken. What Needs to Change?

  • By: Training Magazine
  • Speaker: Paul Yoachum
  • Modality: Live Webinar
  • When: July 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM Pacific / 2:00 PM Eastern
  • Where: Online (via Webinar)
  • Cost: Free
  • Key topics:
    • Why traditional communication training fails to deliver lasting impact
    • Current organizational challenges related to ineffective communication
    • Generational shifts in expectations for clarity, feedback, and purpose
    • Research-backed strategies to modernize communication training
    • New approaches that are faster, more relevant, and easier to retain

 

• Redefining Career Development: The Role of Training

  • By: Training Magazine
  • Speaker: Dr. Bob Nelson
  • Modality: Live Webinar
  • When: July 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM Pacific / 3:00 PM Eastern
  • Where: Online (via Webinar)
  • Cost: Free
  • Key topics:
    • Understanding why career development is a key driver of retention
    • How to align internal growth plans with employee aspirations
    • Distinguishing between skill development, job mobility, and true career advancement
    • Case study: How EBSCOlearning achieved high retention and engagement through career programs
    • Actionable steps to implement effective career development initiatives

 

• DevLearn Online Demo Day: LMS & LXPs

  • By: The Learning Guild
  • Speakers:
    Ryan Whitfield (Docebo),
    Elijah Chase (iSpring),
    Maddie Suppon (360Learning)
  • Modality: Live Demo Day Event
  • When: July 16, 2025 · Starting at 8:30 AM Pacific / 11:30 AM Eastern
  • Where: Online (via Demo Platform)
  • Cost: Free
  • Key topics:
    • Live product demos of innovative LMS and LXP platforms
    • How Docebo boosts engagement and drives business outcomes
    • Using iSpring Learn for onboarding and development planning
    • Exploring AI-powered collaborative learning in 360Learning
    • Real-time Q&A with product experts from each platform
    • One-click access to all demos with seamless transitions

 

• How to Make Learning a Priority for Time-Crunched Teams

  • By: Training Industry, Inc.
  • Speaker: Abby Paterson – Solutions Architect, Hemsley Fraser
  • Modality: Live Webinar
  • When: July 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM Eastern
  • Where: Online (via Webinar)
  • Cost: Free
  • Key topics:
    • Understanding the real reasons behind learners feeling “time poor”
    • Strategies to encourage employees to make time for learning
    • Flexible training solutions for time-constrained teams
    • Empowering learners to prioritize their personal and professional development
    • Examples from leading L&D professionals addressing this challenge

 

• AI or Humans? The Future of Learning According to Neuroscience

  • By: Training Magazine
  • Speakers: Dr. Carmen Simon & Justin Seeley
  • Modality: Live Webinar
  • When: July 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM Pacific / 12:00 PM Eastern
  • Where: Online (via Webinar)
  • Cost: Free
  • Key topics:
    • How the brain responds to AI versus human facilitators in learning
    • What neuroscience reveals about memory, attention, and cognitive load
    • The role of humor, emotion, and human traits in engagement—and how AI compares
    • Personalization in learning: what works, what doesn’t, and why
    • Design strategies that blend the strengths of AI and human interaction
    • Future trends: how Agentic tools are reshaping digital learning

 

• From Passive to Interactive: Transforming Safety Training With Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality

  • By: Training Industry, Inc.
  • Speakers: Mulango Akpo-Esambe (Creative Services Manager) & Jill Schaefer (Director of Content Management), KPA
  • Modality: Live Webinar
  • When: July 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM Eastern
  • Where: Online (via Webinar)
  • Cost: Free
  • Key topics:
    • Using AR and QR codes to turn safety materials into interactive content
    • How AI customizes training paths based on risk profiles and facility needs
    • Cost-effective strategies for implementing AI and AR in training
    • Key ROI metrics including incident reduction and compliance improvement
    • Boosting engagement through immersive, personalized learning experiences

 

• L&D Means Business – Hidden Value: How to Reveal the Impact of Organizational Learning

  • By: Dr. Keith Keating – Author of *Hidden Value* and Learning Strategy Expert
  • Modality: Live Webinar
  • When: Friday, July 18, 2025 from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM GMT+12
  • Where: Online (via Zoom)
  • Cost: Free (registration required)
  • Key topics:
    • Moving from activity-based reporting to value-based storytelling
    • What executives really want to hear from L&D professionals
    • How to demonstrate the human and measurable impact of learning
    • Using narrative and metrics to elevate L&D’s strategic role
    • Practical tools to connect learning efforts to business value

 

• Empowering Innovation: Unlock the Power of Lectora’s Library Objects for Streamlined Development and Enhanced Reusability

  • By: Lectora Team
  • Modality: Live Workshop
  • When: July 18, 2025 at 5:00 AM (timezone unspecified)
  • Where: Online (via Zoom)
  • Cost: Free (registration required)
  • Key topics:
    • Overview of Lectora’s Library Objects and their use in saving reusable content
    • Real-world examples showing how Library Objects improve speed and creativity
    • Best practices for organizing, managing, and sharing Library Objects
    • Techniques to ensure consistency and reduce repetitive development work
    • How to elevate design quality while optimizing your development process

 

• [Learning Tech Showcase] Learning Management Systems

  • By: Training Industry, Inc.
  • Speakers:
    • Justin Seeley – Learning Evangelist, Adobe
    • Ann Torry – Managing Director, Marketing, DigitalChalk
    • Troy Tolle – Co-founder & CTO, DigitalChalk
    • Blake Ryan – Senior Product Manager, BizLibrary
    • + Speakers from Seertech Solutions & others to be announced
  • Modality: Live Virtual Event (Product Demos)
  • When: July 21, 2025 starting at 11:00 AM Eastern
  • Where: Online (via Webinar)
  • Cost: Free
  • Key topics:
    • How LMS platforms are evolving for modern learning needs
    • Experience-led learning and its business impact
    • Strategies to turn learning plans into action using DigitalChalk
    • Scaling results and simplifying admin with BizLibrary
    • Live Q&A and insights from leading LMS vendors
    • Considerations for selecting and implementing the right LMS

 

• Mid-Year iSpring Update Overview: New Ways to Improve Learning in Your Company

  • By: Audrey Moore
  • Modality: Live Webinar
  • When: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM AEST
  • Where: Online
  • Cost: Free
  • Key topics:
    • Smarter tracking, improved onboarding, and new Knowledge Base features in iSpring Learn
    • New branding options, visual updates, and advanced authoring tools in iSpring Suite and Page
    • Contests, webinars, and community events to support networking and professional growth

 

• Include Everyone in Virtual Training: Creating Accessible Classes

  • By: Training Magazine
  • Speaker: Cindy Huggett, CPTD
  • Modality: Live Webinar
  • When: July 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM Pacific / 12:00 PM Eastern
  • Where: Online (via Webinar)
  • Cost: Free
  • Key topics:
    • How to make virtual training inclusive for learners with disabilities
    • Questions to ask in the design phase for accessibility
    • Strategies to create activities that support neurodiverse learners
    • Technical settings to enhance accessibility and learner experience
    • Facilitation techniques to promote inclusion in live online sessions
    • Practical ideas to increase accessibility in virtual training programs

 

• [Product Demo] Modern Learning Techniques That Keep Training Fresh and Accessible

  • By: Training Industry, Inc.
  • Speakers: John Findlay (CEO) & Hawley Kane (Head of Marketing), LemonadeLXP
  • Modality: Live Product Demo
  • When: July 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM Eastern
  • Where: Online (via Webinar)
  • Cost: Free
  • Key topics:
    • Designing bite-sized, engaging content for modern learners
    • Keeping training materials up to date with ease
    • Delivering just-in-time knowledge directly in the flow of work
    • Using AI and human-centered design to scale learning impact
    • Boosting retention, performance, and real business outcomes

 

• Beyond the Launch: Creating a Culture of Sustainable Measurement in L&D

  • By: Peggy Parskey – Measurement Strategist and Author
  • Modality: Live Webinar
  • When: July 25, 2025 at 5:00 AM (timezone unspecified)
  • Where: Online (via Zoom)
  • Cost: Free (registration required)
  • Key topics:
    • How to sustain learning measurement efforts beyond launch
    • Using a maturity-based framework to assess readiness and gaps
    • Common pitfalls that undermine long-term measurement success
    • Practical actions leaders and teams can take to support measurement culture
    • Live drawing of *Learning Analytics, 2nd Edition* by Peggy Parskey

 

• Shine On Creators | iSpring Course Creation Contest

  • By: iSpring Solutions
  • Modality: Online Contest with Mentorship & Training
  • When: Register by Friday, July 25, 2025
  • Where: Online (via iSpring Learning Platform)
  • Cost: Free (registration required)
  • Key topics:
    • Master iSpring Suite Max to create slide-based and scrollable eLearning courses
    • Receive mentorship from previous contest winners and feedback from expert judges
    • Enhance your portfolio and connect with a global L&D community
    • Compete in two categories: slide-based or scrollable courses
    • Win prizes including cash, tools, certificates, and professional exposure

 

• Blending Creativity with AI – Advanced Story Design for Learning

  • By: Training Magazine
  • Speaker: Garima Gupta, M.Ed., B.E., CTDP
  • Modality: Live Webinar
  • When: July 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM Pacific / 12:00 PM Eastern
  • Where: Online (via Webinar)
  • Cost: Free
  • Key topics:
    • How creative storytelling enhances learner engagement
    • The power of branching scenarios for personalized learning
    • Ways AI can support the creation of rich story-driven content
    • Step-by-step walkthrough of using AI to write branching scenarios
    • Design strategies to merge creativity and technology effectively
    • Real-world examples of AI-assisted narrative design in L&D

 

• Unlock the Power of a Capability-Led L&D Strategy to Drive Employee Engagement

  • By: Training Industry, Inc.
  • Speaker: Keith Metcalfe – Acorn PLMS
  • Modality: Live Webinar
  • When: July 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM Eastern
  • Where: Online (via Webinar)
  • Cost: Free
  • Key topics:
    • What a capability-led L&D strategy is and how it drives engagement
    • How to align L&D with career growth, performance, and HR systems
    • Using AI to simplify capability framework creation and integration
    • Transforming your LMS into a tool for performance acceleration
    • Linking talent development with recognition and business impact

 

• AI-Powered Digital Twins: Transforming Learning & Development

  • By: Training Magazine
  • Speakers: Phylise Banner & David James Clark IV
  • Modality: Live Webinar
  • When: July 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM Pacific / 3:00 PM Eastern
  • Where: Online (via Webinar)
  • Cost: Free
  • Key topics:
    • What AI-powered digital twins are and how they work
    • Transforming instructor expertise into scalable learning agents
    • Integrating digital twins with existing LMS systems
    • Use of multiple large language models and secure IP vaults
    • Proven benefits: increased engagement, proficiency, and personalization
    • Real-world results from digital twin implementation
    • How digital twins offer 24/7 personalized support and data-driven improvement

 

• [Product Demo] Discover the CPTM Advantage: Q&A With Alumni

  • By: Training Industry, Inc.
  • Speakers: Training Industry Team & CPTM Alumni
  • Modality: Live Product Demo / Panel Q&A
  • When: July 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM Eastern
  • Where: Online (via Webinar)
  • Cost: Free
  • Key topics:
    • Overview of the Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM™) program
    • The three-step CPTM certification process explained
    • Real experiences shared by CPTM alumni before, during, and after certification
    • How CPTM certification impacts careers and L&D teams
    • Guidance and tips for professionals considering the certification

 

• L&D Shakers Bookclub: Creative Acts for Curious People

  • By: Martina & Sara – L&D Shakers
  • Modality: Live Virtual Book Club
  • When: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 from 3:00 AM to 4:00 AM GMT+12
  • Where: Online (via Virtual Event Platform)
  • Cost: Free (registration required)
  • Key topics:
    • Exploring themes from *Creative Acts for Curious People* by Sarah Stein Greenberg
    • Hands-on creative exercises to overcome blocks and spark new ideas
    • Reflecting on curiosity, discovery, and the art of learning
    • Connecting with fellow L&D professionals through play and conversation
    • Open to all, whether you’ve read the full book or just a few pages

 

• [Leader Talk] Creating Memorable Training Experiences

  • By: Training Industry, Inc.
  • Speakers:
    • Allan Rust – Creative Director, ELB Learning
    • Pushpa Raju Sidhanti – Senior Instructional Designer & Learning Strategist, CommLab India
    • David Wentworth – VP, Talent Platform Evangelist, Schoox
    • Melissa Lepiane – Training Manager, Friedman’s Home Improvement
    • + Speakers from Adobe and Whatfix (details coming soon)
  • Modality: Live Virtual Event (Leader Talk)
  • When: July 31, 2025 starting at 11:00 AM Eastern
  • Where: Online (via Webinar)
  • Cost: Free
  • Key topics:
    • How to design training that captivates and creates lasting impact
    • Using AI and storytelling to build immersive learning experiences
    • The neuroscience and strategies behind unforgettable learning
    • Empathy-first design to strengthen emotional and cognitive connection
    • Proven approaches to increase engagement and retention