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May 2025: Top Instructional Design Events, Webinars and Courses

  • L&D Backstage: The Blueprint of Better Management – Crafting the Manager Foundations Program

    • By: L&D Shakers Events
    • Speaker: Dan Lawner, Learning & Development Lead, DT Global
    • Modality: Live Zoom Session
    • When: May 1, 2025 at 1:00AM GMT+12 / April 30, 2025 at 9:00AM EST / 3:00PM CET
    • Where: Online (via Zoom)
    • Cost: Free (Registration required)
    • Key topics:
      • Building an internal Manager Foundations Program from scratch
      • Doing more with less: using AI and co-facilitators to scale impact
      • Listening to user feedback to drive relevant, contextual design
      • Behind-the-scenes workflows using Claude Projects, SessionLab, Canva, and Teams
      • Delivering a blended program with global consistency

 

  • “I want – I can – I will”. In the End, Transfer is a Trainee’s Decision

    • By: Training Magazine Network
    • Speaker: Melanie Martinelli, CEO, Institute for Transfer Effectiveness
    • Modality: Live Webinar
    • When: May 6, 2025 at 9AM Pacific / 12PM Eastern
    • Where: Online
    • Cost: Free
    • Key topics:
      • Understanding and leveraging the three transfer levers: I want, I can, I will
      • Increasing participants’ transfer motivation
      • The psychological impact of the “four-minute mile” on transfer mindset
      • How the willpower muscle affects learning application
      • Practical strategies to activate transfer-effective behaviors in trainees

 

  • Facilitating New Futures: Educator Roles in AI-Enhanced Social Learning

    • By: Digital Learning Institute
    • Speaker: Professor Gilly Salmon
    • Modality: Live Webinar
    • When: May 6, 2025 at 10AM Eastern / 3PM BST
    • Where: Online
    • Cost: Free (Registration required)
    • Key topics:
      • Redefining educator roles in AI-powered social learning environments
      • Adapting Gilly Salmon’s 5 Stage Model and E-tivities for the AI era
      • Enhancing educator presence and visibility while leveraging AI
      • Using smart tools to boost engagement and reduce cognitive overload
      • Balancing innovation with integrity in digital learning design

 

  • [Conversation Series] Staffing and Outsourcing for L&D

    • By: Training Industry, Inc.
    • Modality: Live Webinar (Panel Discussion)
    • When: May 6, 2025 at 10AM Pacific / 1PM Eastern
    • Where: Online
    • Cost: Free
    • Key topics:
      • Staffing vs. project-based sourcing: when and how to use each
      • Flexible talent solutions to scale L&D without increasing headcount
      • Career opportunities in L&D staffing and outsourcing
      • Emerging outsourcing trends in the L&D industry

 

  • Agile within Agile for Learning Development: A Hybrid Approach Using the SAFe Agile Framework & SAM

    • By: The Learning Guild
    • Modality: Live Webinar
    • When: May 6, 2025 at 10AM Pacific / 1PM Eastern
    • Where: Online
    • Cost: Free
    • Key topics:
      • Overview of SAFe Agile principles and the Successive Approximation Model (SAM)
      • Applying a hybrid SAFe + SAM approach to instructional design
      • Strategies for prioritizing and iterating on learning content
      • Breaking complex learning goals into manageable, agile components
      • Leveraging Agile Release Trains to drive training development
      • Case studies demonstrating real-world implementation of the hybrid model

 

  • iSpring Days 2025 – Is eLearning the Key to Business Success or Just Hype?

    • By: iSpring Solutions
    • Modality: Online Conference
    • When: May 7, 2025, 13:00 – 19:00 AEST
    • Where: Online 
    • Cost: Free (Registration required)
    • Key topics:
      • Gamification 101: The Secret Behind Employee Engagement
      • AI-Powered Learning: Future-Proof Your Training
      • Microlearning That Sticks: Creating Courses That Hook with the First Click
      • Inclusive by Design: Enhancing Accessibility in eLearning

 

  • Show Biz Basics: Learnertainment Infused, Disney-Inspired Techniques for Engaging Training

    • By: Training Magazine Network
    • Speaker: Lenn Millbower, President, Offbeat Training LLC
    • Modality: Live Webinar
    • When: May 7, 2025 at 12PM Pacific / 3PM Eastern
    • Where: Online
    • Cost: Free
    • Key topics:
      • Using entertainment techniques to capture attention and drive engagement
      • Applying Walt Disney’s theme park principles to learning experiences
      • Designing emotionally engaging sessions using the three-act movie structure
      • Incorporating visual and musical attention grabbers to enhance learning retention
      • Transforming instructional design with Learnertainment® for memorable learning

 

 

  • Integrating AI: A People-First Approach

    • By: Training Magazine Network
    • Speaker: Tiffany Prince, Founder and Chief Performance Officer, Prince Performance LLC
    • Modality: Live Webinar
    • When: May 8, 2025 at 12PM Pacific / 3PM Eastern
    • Where: Online
    • Cost: Free
    • Key topics:
      • People-first strategies for successful AI adoption
      • Building trust, transparency, and training into digital transformation
      • Preparing L&D teams to meet evolving workforce needs
      • Leadership development in technology-driven environments
      • Insights from global leaders on the future of work

 

  • [Learning Tech Showcase] AI in Training

    • By: Training Industry, Inc.
    • Modality: Live Online Showcase
    • When: May 12, 2025 at 8AM Pacific / 11AM Eastern
    • Where: Online
    • Cost: Free
    • Key topics:
      • Live AI demos: personalized learning, real-time feedback, and intelligent insights
      • Integrating AI into training strategies to solve real-world challenges
      • Q&A with industry experts on AI trends and best practices
      • Positioning your organization at the forefront of AI-driven L&D
    • Showcase Agenda:
      • 11:00 – 11:30 AM ET: Session by GP Strategies – Details coming soon
      • 11:45 – 12:15 PM ET: Session by Litmos – Details coming soon
      • 12:30 – 1:00 PM ET: Real-Time Roleplay and Rapid Authoring
        Andreas Simanowski & Josh Bleggi, ELB Learning
      • 1:15 – 1:45 PM ET: Revolutionizing Learning: AI-Powered Training for Mastery and Performance
        John Findlay, CEO, LemonadeLXP
      • 2:00 – 2:30 PM ET: Session by isEazy – Details coming soon

 

  • Level Up Your e-Learning: Gamification & Game Design in Adobe Captivate

    • By: Training Magazine Network
    • Speaker: Anna Matuszewska, Senior Consultant in Digital Learning and International Development Manager, Lyadis
    • Modality: Live Webinar
    • When: May 13, 2025 at 9AM Pacific / 12PM Eastern
    • Where: Online
    • Cost: Free
    • Sponsored by: Adobe
    • Key topics:
      • Gamifying learning experiences using the all-new Adobe Captivate
      • Designing engaging game scenarios that drive outcomes
      • Creative techniques to go beyond standard templates
      • Leveraging visuals for enhanced learner engagement
      • Beginner-friendly strategies to make an immediate impact

 

  • Leadership: Key Tips for Empowering Employees to Step Up and Lead

    • By: Training Magazine Network
    • Speaker: Molly McGrath, Founder, Hiring & Empowering Solutions
    • Modality: Live Webinar
    • When: May 13, 2025 at 12PM Pacific / 3PM Eastern
    • Where: Online
    • Cost: Free
    • Key topics:
      • Transforming employees into intrapreneurs
      • Fostering open communication and goal alignment
      • Creating a culture of ownership and leadership
      • Driving innovation and team engagement
      • Strategies for long-term, impactful organizational change

 

  • AI as Your Career Ally: Leveraging Smart Tools to Land Your Next L&D Role

    • By: Training Magazine Network
    • Speaker: Margie Meacham, Founder and Chief Freedom Officer, Learningtogo.ai
    • Modality: Live Webinar
    • When: May 14, 2025 at 9AM Pacific / 12PM Eastern
    • Where: Online
    • Cost: Free
    • Key topics:
      • Using AI tools to improve your job search strategy
      • Crafting impactful resumes and cover letters with AI
      • Finding and targeting high-potential job opportunities
      • Preparing for interviews using smart tools
      • Standing out in a competitive L&D job market

 

  • Instructional Design Tools – Online Demo Day

    • By: The Learning Guild
    • Modality: Live Online Demo Day
    • When: May 14, 2025 beginning at 8:30AM Pacific / 11:30AM Eastern
    • Where: Online
    • Cost: Free
    • Key topics:
      • Live demos of innovative instructional design tools
      • Enhancing learner engagement through new technologies
      • Improving design workflows and addressing L&D challenges
      • One login for access to all scheduled demos
      • Opportunities to engage directly with product experts
    • Demo Schedule:
      • Adobe (8:30 – 9:15 AM PT): Transforming eLearning Development with the All-New Adobe Captivate
        Presented by Sharath Ramaswamy
      • ELB Learning (9:20 – 10:05 AM PT): Not Just Fun and Games: Why The Training Arcade® Is Built for Business Impact
        Presented by Jamie McDonald
      • Articulate (10:10 – 10:55 AM PT): Create, Localize, and Deliver E-Learning at Scale with Articulate 360 AI and Articulate Localization
        Presented by Alicia O’Donnell

 

  • The Co-Facilitation Playbook: Strategies for a Strong Partnership

    • By: SessionLab Community Events
    • Speakers: Romy Alexandra and Maria Niederwieser
    • Host: Carrin Robertson
    • Modality: Live Webinar
    • When: May 14, 2025 at 10AM Eastern / 4PM CET
    • Where: Online
    • Cost: Free (Registration required)
    • Key topics:
      • Exploring your identity and role as a co-facilitator
      • Strategies for seamless collaboration in facilitation partnerships
      • The three phases of co-facilitation: prepare, deliver, debrief
      • Best practices for co-facilitating with psychological safety and impact
      • Access to the Co-Facilitation Playbook: 12+ templates and tools

 

  • Moving Beyond Efficiency: Strategically Leveraging AI in Learning and Development

    • By: Training Magazine Network
    • Speaker: Joe Leslie, Global AI L&D Lead, Golin
    • Modality: Live Webinar
    • When: May 14, 2025 at 12PM Pacific / 3PM Eastern
    • Where: Online
    • Cost: Free
    • Sponsored by: Os
    • Key topics:
      • AI as a strategic tool for organizational transformation
      • Identifying real business problems AI can solve
      • Frameworks for navigating AI uncertainty while managing risk
      • The evolving role of L&D in leading AI integration
      • Building an AI-ready culture through organizational literacy

 

  • Content, Convos, and Cowbell: Interactive Training Lessons from SNL

    • By: Training Magazine Network
    • Speaker: Collin Carroll, M.S., Training Consultant, The Bob Pike Group
    • Modality: Live Webinar
    • When: May 15, 2025 at 12PM Pacific / 3PM Eastern
    • Where: Online
    • Cost: Free
    • Key topics:
      • Applying lessons from classic Saturday Night Live sketches to training
      • Making learning fun, memorable, and interactive
      • Spotting common training mistakes through sketch comedy examples
      • Bringing creativity and humor into workshops to drive engagement
      • Using SNL’s structure to enhance your content delivery

 

  • L&D Means Business: Using a Consultant Mindset to Boost Business Performance

    • By: L&D Shakers Events
    • Speaker: Rashi Kakkar, Learning Strategist
    • Modality: Live Zoom Session (Fireside Chat)
    • When: May 16, 2025 at 3:00AM – 4:00AM GMT+12
    • Where: Online (via Zoom)
    • Cost: Free (Registration required)
    • Key topics:
      • Adopting a consultant mindset to identify opportunities and add business value
      • Cutting through complexity to stay aligned with strategic goals
      • Using a product-led approach to design impactful learning solutions
      • Capability building in fast-paced, high-stakes environments
      • Practical insights for aligning L&D with real business performance

 

  • The SPLASH Method & How To Use It To Create World Class Content

    • By: Training Magazine Network
    • Speaker: Ollie Whitfield, Partner, Slingshot Content
    • Modality: Live Webinar
    • When: May 20, 2025 at 9AM Pacific / 12PM Eastern
    • Where: Online
    • Cost: Free
    • Key topics:
      • Introduction to the SPLASH Method for content creation
      • Identifying what makes content stand out in B2B environments
      • Breaking the mold of boring, predictable content
      • Strategies for making content more engaging and promotable
      • Turning average content into something that sings and dances

 

  • From Good to Great: Assessment Design for eLearning

    • By: Training Magazine Network
    • Speaker: Garima Gupta, M.Ed., B.E., CTDP, Founder & CEO, Artha Learning Inc.
    • Modality: Live Webinar
    • When: May 21, 2025 at 9AM Pacific / 12PM Eastern
    • Where: Online
    • Cost: Free
    • Sponsored by: Os
    • Key topics:
      • Characteristics of valid, reliable, and feasible assessments
      • Designing diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments
      • Enhancing multiple-choice questions with context and feedback
      • Creating authentic assessments using scenarios, case studies, and branching
      • Leveraging AI-powered roleplays for assessment innovation

 

  • Where L&D Will Survive and Where It Will Die in the Age of AI

    • By: Training Industry, Inc.
    • Sponsored by: Lone Rock Leadership
    • Speaker: Russ Hill, Cofounder and Managing Partner, Lone Rock Leadership
    • Modality: Live Webinar
    • When: May 21, 2025 at 10AM Pacific / 1PM Eastern
    • Where: Online
    • Cost: Free
    • Key topics:
      • How AI and automation are reshaping the future of L&D
      • Why L&D must shift from content delivery to strategic impact
      • Repositioning L&D as essential to business success
      • Designing leadership programs that drive measurable ROI
      • Changing executive perception of L&D value
      • How to embrace AI as a growth opportunity, not a threat

 

  • Action-First Learning Using VR and AR for Maximum Learner Impact

    • By: Training Magazine Network
    • Speaker: Karl Kapp, Ed.D., Director, Institute for Interactive Technologies, Bloomsburg University
    • Modality: Live Webinar
    • When: May 22, 2025 at 12PM Pacific / 3PM Eastern
    • Where: Online
    • Cost: Free
    • Key topics:
      • Insights from “Action-First Learning: Instructional Design Techniques to Engage and Inspire”
      • How VR and AR can create impactful, immersive learning experiences
      • Designing interactive instruction that drives learner engagement
      • Lessons from learning games and AI-enhanced strategies in L&D

 

  • L&D Means Business: Interactive Simulation – Create a Commercial L&D Strategy for Arcadia Games

    • By: L&D Shakers Events
    • Facilitators: Saad, Kris, and Supriya
    • Modality: Live Interactive Workshop (via Zoom)
    • When: May 23, 2025 at 2:00AM – 4:30AM GMT+12
    • Where: Online (Zoom)
    • Cost: Free (Event Full – Waitlist Available)
    • Key topics:
      • Understanding and applying the 4 stages of the PICA Model
      • Aligning learning strategies with real business priorities
      • Team-based simulation using the Arcadia Games case study
      • Creating a “Learning Plan on a Page” for strategic clarity
      • Building L&D strategies that drive measurable business outcomes
    • Note: Attendance requires prior participation in the Business Strategy 101 Workshop.

 

  • VR on the Frontline—Practical Applications and Lessons Learned

    • By: Training Magazine Network
    • Speaker: Anders Gronstedt, Ph.D., President, The Gronstedt Group
    • Modality: Live Webinar
    • When: May 27, 2025 at 9AM Pacific / 12PM Eastern
    • Where: Online
    • Cost: Free
    • Key topics:
      • Real-world VR use cases from the U.S. Navy, Pfizer, and more
      • Using VR for spaced repetition and improved skill retention
      • Visualizing the invisible with VR: airflow, internal machinery, etc.
      • Multiplayer and multiplatform VR training across distributed teams
      • Define-Design-Develop-Deploy: a four-stage VR integration process
      • Trends in AI-enhanced immersive learning and avoiding “pilot purgatory”

 

  • LIVE Coaching Role-Plays (No Agenda … What?)

    • By: Training Magazine Network
    • Speakers:
      Tim Hagen, Chief Coaching Officer, Progress Coaching
      Chris Hokom, Certified Senior Master Trainer & Progress Coach
    • Modality: Live Webinar
    • When: May 29, 2025 at 9AM Pacific / 12PM Eastern
    • Where: Online
    • Cost: Free
    • Key topics:
      • Live, unscripted coaching role-plays based on real audience scenarios
      • Demonstrating the QALMS coaching framework in action
      • Using four-step coaching models to support leaders and accountability
      • Leveraging personal motivation to enhance coaching conversations
      • Incorporating supplemental coaching strategies for talent acceleration
      • Case studies and real-world success stories of coaching integration
      • Interactive audience-driven learning with live Q&A

 

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April 2025: Top Instructional Design Events, Webinars and Courses