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October 2025: Top Instructional Design Events, Webinars and Courses

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  • ID Portfolio Workshop

    • By: Zainab Fawzul
    • Modality: Live Workshop
    • When: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 12:00–1:00 PM EST
    • Where: Online (LinkedIn Events)
    • Cost: Free
    • Key topics:
      • Panelist “hot seat” with Mike Stein and Ashley Chiasson answering rapid-fire portfolio questions
      • Breakout rooms with panelists to explore portfolio navigation and thought processes
      • Guide on using AI as a partner in reviewing portfolios
      • A comprehensive portfolio-building resource covering concept to creation

 

  • AI’s Impact on Teaching and Learning

    • By: Digital Learning Institute
    • Modality: Live Webinar
    • When: Tuesday, October 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM BST / 10:00 AM EST
    • Where: Online
    • Cost: Free (registration required)
    • Key topics:
      • Real-world examples of AI transforming learning
      • Practical tips for integrating AI tools into teaching
      • Insights on ethical use, bias, and digital responsibility
      • Future outlook for learners and educators in the AI era

 

 

 

  • Learning from The Leading Edge panel: Action-First Learning with AI and XR

    • By: Training Magazine Network
    • Modality: Live Panel Discussion
    • When: Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM Pacific / 12:00 PM Eastern
    • Where: Online (via Training Magazine Network)
    • Cost: Free (registration required; recording available to registrants)
    • Key topics:
      • Human flourishing through AI: offloading routine work and making room for creativity
      • Natural language as the new design tool with AI-powered prototyping
      • AI-enhanced spaced repetition for skill retention in the flow of work
      • On-call AI mentors for just-in-time, task-specific coaching
      • Immersive skill building with VR/AR for safe, repeatable practice
      • Action-first learning supercharged with AI feedback and micro-drills

 

  • Learning Experience Design: From Ideas to Impact

    • By: NovoEd
    • Modality: 5-Week Online Course
    • When: Starts October 6
    • Where: Online (via NovoEd Social Learning Platform)
    • Key topics:
      • Create purposeful vision for real-world business needs through learning design
      • Apply techniques to understand business and social-emotional needs of stakeholders
      • Assess organizational readiness for design-driven learning
      • Use rapid prototyping techniques to gain expert and peer feedback
      • Create learning design blueprints that serve as business plans for strategic initiatives
      • Peer-to-peer learning with global colleagues on sophisticated social learning platform

 

  • ATD Demo Day: Emerging Technologies

    • By: Association for Talent Development
    • Modality: Live Product Demos
    • When: Monday, October 6, 2025 from 11:55 AM – 3:30 PM Eastern
    • Where: Online (via Association for Talent Development)
    • Cost: Free (registration required)
    • Key topics:
      • Beyond the LMS: Smarter Training for the Deskless Workforce (Axonify)
      • Power Learning With Vimeo Enterprise
      • Deliver More Learning With Less (Rustici Software)
      • Role-Based AI Training: From Tool Access to Impact (UMU)
      • Live demos with interactive Q&A sessions

 

  • The World of Learning Conference & Exhibition

    • By: World of Learning
    • Modality: In-Person Conference & Exhibition
    • When: Monday – Tuesday, October 7-8, 2025
    • Where: NEC Birmingham, UK
    • Cost: Free Exhibition; Conference packages available
    • Key topics:
      • 70+ speakers from established and emerging L&D suppliers
      • Free seminars, sessions, and interactive zones
      • Mental wellbeing zone and business networking lounge
      • Learning Design Live and Live Demo Zone
      • Leading L&D thought-leaders, suppliers, and community

 

 

 

  • Beyond Completion: Creating Memorable E-Learning with RATE

    • By: Articulate E-Learning Heroes
    • Modality: Live Webinar
    • When: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM Pacific / 11:00 AM Eastern
    • Where: Online
    • Cost: Free (registration required)
    • Key topics:
      • RATE framework for designing learning that learners remember and use
      • Move beyond checkbox training to behavior-changing experiences
      • Practical techniques to make learning stick and drive growth

 

  • Learning with IMPACT: Driving high-performance teams through collaborative learning

    • By: Totara
    • Modality: Virtual event
    • When: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 2:00 AM GMT+13
    • Where: Online
    • Cost: Free
    • Key topics:
      • Actionable strategies for embedding collaborative learning in everyday workflows
      • Real-world stories from organisations shaping performance through social learning
      • Expert insights from Totara and industry leaders
      • Interactive discussion on making learning stick – and scale

 

  • [Leader Talk] The Future of Compliance Training

    • By: Training Industry
    • Modality: Live Webinar – Leader Talk Series
    • When: Tuesday, October 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM Eastern
    • Where: Online (via Training Industry)
    • Cost: Free (registration required)
    • Key topics:
      • Evolution from basic check-the-box courses to engaging experiences
      • Interactive content and AI-driven tools for compliance training
      • Real-time assessments and regulatory compliance strategies
      • Building scalable, learner-focused compliance programs
    • Agenda:
      • 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. ET — *Collaborating With SMEs to Build Better Compliance Programs* – Jill James, HSI
      • 12:00 – 12:45 p.m. ET — *Compliance Reimagined: Engaging, Interactive and Impactful Training* – Kayla FitzGerald, BizLibrary
      • 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. ET — *Adaptive Learning: A Smarter Approach to Compliance Training* – RK Prasad and Rajesh Venkata, CommLab India

 

  • The Contribution Method: A 20th Anniversary Special Event With Chad Littlefield

    • By: Training Industry
    • Modality: Live Special Event
    • When: Wednesday, October 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM Eastern
    • Where: Online (via Training Industry)
    • Cost: Free (registration required)
    • Key topics:
      • The Contribution Method: a counterintuitive facilitation technique
      • Cut prep time in half while lowering stress
      • Make trainings so valuable participants request more before sessions end
      • Eliminate preparation anxiety and deliver without burning out

 

 

  • Free Tech Tools that Will Level Up Your Training Game

    • By: Training Magazine Network
    • Modality: Live Webinar
    • When: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM Pacific / 12:00 PM Eastern
    • Where: Online (via Training Magazine Network)
    • Cost: Free (registration required; recording available to registrants)
    • Key topics:
      • FREE tools to save trainers time and amplify learner engagement
      • Manage workload and streamline communication
      • Engage participants in meaningful ways with variety and innovation
      • Checklist of FREE tools that work for your training needs

 

 

  • Beyond the Basics: Designing Training That Drives Transformation

    • By: The Learning Guild
    • Modality: DevLearn365 Webinar
    • When: Monday, October 14, 2025 at 1:00 – 2:00 PM Eastern
    • Where: Online (via The Learning Guild)
    • Cost: Free (registration required)
    • Key topics:
      • Align cloud training initiatives with corporate technology goals
      • Design scalable, blended training programs with instructor-led and on-demand learning
      • Measure training success using engagement metrics and business outcomes
      • Best practices for launching and sustaining training globally
      • Common challenges and solutions in implementing enterprise training at scale

 

  • How to Help People Change

    • By: Training Magazine Network
    • Modality: Live Webinar
    • When: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM Pacific / 12:00 PM Eastern
    • Where: Online (via Training Magazine Network)
    • Cost: Free (registration required; recording available to registrants)
    • Key topics:
      • The difference between Easy Change and Hard Change
      • Why tactics for Easy Change fail with Hard Change
      • The four levers to consider when helping people change
      • Why training programs fail to stick and how to fix it

 

 

  • Case Study – Turning an In-person Training to Award-winning eLearning Course

    • By: Garima Gupta, M.Ed., B.E., CTDP – Founder & CEO, Artha Learning Inc.
    • Modality: Live Webinar
    • When: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM Pacific / 3:00 PM Eastern
    • Where: Online (via Training Magazine Network)
    • Cost: Free (registration required; recording available to registrants)
    • Key topics:
      • Building hands-on experiential courses that teach real-life skills
      • Integration of tools like Vyond, Blender, and 360-degree animations
      • Behind-the-scenes look at complex concepts: variables, layers, animations
      • How to build an award-winning course efficiently

 

  • [Conversation Series] Adapting Training to Meet Diverse Learning Needs

    • By: Training Industry
    • Modality: Live Panel Discussion
    • When: Wednesday, October 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM Eastern
    • Where: Online (via Training Industry)
    • Cost: Free (registration required)
    • Key topics:
      • Designing programs that support a wide range of styles, abilities, and backgrounds
      • Adapting content and delivery methods to meet learners where they are
      • Using personalization to boost engagement and retention
      • Building an inclusive learning culture that promotes equity and access
    • Panelists: Sonia Malik (IBM SkillsBuild), LaQuin Taylor (Learning Strategist), Benji Wittman (Sweetwater)

 

  • RESEARCH: Learning Technologies

    • By: Association for Talent Development
    • Modality: Live Webinar
    • When: Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 2:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern
    • Where: Online (via Association for Talent Development)
    • Cost: Free (registration required)
    • Key topics:
      • How organizations are using technology to support learning
      • 70% of TD professionals consider user experience when selecting technologies
      • 64% of organizations align new learning technologies with organizational goals
      • 21% of organizations always conduct needs assessments for technology projects
      • Identifying, selecting, and implementing the right technologies

 

 

  • Building AI Readiness: Skills for Learners and Learning Leaders

    • By: Training Industry (Sponsored by Udemy)
    • Modality: Live Webinar
    • When: Thursday, October 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM Eastern
    • Where: Online (via Training Industry)
    • Cost: Free (registration required)
    • Key topics:
      • How companies are currently training employees to use AI effectively
      • The readiness of L&D teams to adopt and apply AI technologies
      • Strategies for using AI to accelerate skill development
      • Evolving skill sets employees need to collaborate with AI technologies

 

  • [Learning Tech Showcase] Assessment and Evaluation Practices

    • By: Training Industry
    • Modality: Live Webinar – Learning Tech Showcase
    • When: Thursday, October 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM Eastern
    • Where: Online (via Training Industry)
    • Cost: Free (registration required)
    • Key topics:
      • Assessment, evaluation and practice tools for measuring knowledge
      • Solutions that provide structured practice environments and role play
      • Platforms for creating, delivering and scoring assessments
      • Interactive Q&A sessions with product experts
    • Agenda:
      • 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. ET — *Session presented by Workera*
      • 11:45 – 12:15 p.m. ET — *Session presented by Corporate Visions*
      • 12:30 – 1:00 p.m. ET — *Session presented by Accredible*
      • 1:15 – 1:45 p.m. ET — *Session presented by Questionmark Powered by Learnosity*
      • 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET — *Session presented by MRG Assessments*

 

  • Applying Business Value Lens to Your Virtual Training Program

    • By: Training Magazine Network (Sponsored by Adobe)
    • Modality: Live Webinar
    • When: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM Pacific / 12:00 PM Eastern
    • Where: Online (via Training Magazine Network)
    • Cost: Free (registration required; recording available to registrants)
    • Key topics:
      • Transform training from a cost center to a core driver of business agility
      • IDC’s new report on shifting training to a value-driven investment
      • Up to $1.8M in annual benefits and 42.5% boost in training efficiency
      • 467% Three-year ROI with the right technology investments

 

 

 

  • Netflix-Style Learning: Design Binge-Worthy eLearning with Adobe Captivate

    • By: The Learning Guild
    • Modality: DevLearn365 Webinar
    • When: Monday, October 21, 2025 at 1:00 – 2:00 PM Eastern
    • Where: Online (via The Learning Guild)
    • Cost: Free (registration required)
    • Key topics:
      • Design like a showrunner: structure courses as seasons with episodes and cliffhangers
      • Tell binge-worthy stories to keep learners hooked from start to finish
      • Create seamless immersion with Adobe Captivate’s interactive features
      • Transform any course into a binge-worthy experience

 

  • DevLearn Online Demo Day: AI-Enhanced L&D Tools and Platforms

    • By: The Learning Guild
    • Modality: Virtual Demo Day
    • When: Tuesday, October 22, 2025 at 11:30 AM – 1:05 PM Eastern
    • Where: Online (via The Learning Guild)
    • Cost: Free (registration required)
    • Key topics:
      • LavenirAI Procurement Negotiation Training with AI-powered immersive learning
      • ELB Learning’s AI Transformation: people-powered approach to enterprise AI
      • 45-minute demos with focused, DevLearn expo-like experience
      • Solution experts available for live Q&A

 

  • LinkedIn for Learning and Development: Build Your Network and Leverage AI

    • By: Joe Apfelbaum – CEO, evyAI
    • Modality: Live Webinar
    • When: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM Pacific / 12:00 PM Eastern
    • Where: Online (via Training Magazine Network)
    • Cost: Free (registration required; recording available to registrants)
    • Key topics:
      • Build a strong L&D network and connect with industry leaders
      • AI-powered engagement strategies and personal branding for L&D professionals
      • AI tools for content creation and LinkedIn growth best practices
      • Live Q&A on leveraging AI for career success

 

  • 40 Years of Learning Science, Built into Your Storyline and Rise Courses

    • By: Daniel Brigham (Guest Presenter) – Articulate E-Learning Heroes
    • Modality: Live Webinar
    • When: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM Pacific / 11:00 AM Eastern
    • Where: Online
    • Cost: Free (registration required)
    • Key topics:
      • Apply proven principles like recall practice and relevant feedback
      • Use Mayer’s multimedia guidelines: modality, signaling, and more
      • Concrete techniques within Articulate Storyline and Rise
      • Make e-learning more engaging, memorable, and effective

 

  • Story Design: A Foundationally Human Approach to Instruction

    • By: Training Magazine Network
    • Modality: Live Webinar
    • When: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM Pacific / 3:00 PM Eastern
    • Where: Online (via Training Magazine Network)
    • Cost: Free (registration required; recording available to registrants)
    • Key topics:
      • Story Design: humanized process for designing instruction
      • Speak the language of humans through stories in training
      • Move beyond the science to connect with people being trained
      • Audience-driven session to experience Story Design firsthand

 

 

  • How eLearning Helped Drive the Culture of Continuous Improvement

    • By: eLearning Industry (Sponsored by eWyse)
    • Modality: Live Webinar
    • When: Wednesday, October 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM Eastern
    • Where: Online (via eLearning Industry)
    • Cost: Free (registration required)
    • Key topics:
      • How to spot the right moment for eLearning and make compelling cases
      • Turn development initiatives into powerful recruitment and branding tools
      • Culture-driven strategy and practical execution for global impact
      • How to select the best eLearning partner aligned with team culture

 

 

  • Power Up Your eLearning: Using Web Objects in Adobe Captivate

    • By: Sharath Ramaswamy – Senior eLearning Evangelist, Adobe
    • Modality: Live Webinar
    • When: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 9:00 AM Pacific / 12:00 PM Eastern
    • Where: Online (via Training Magazine Network)
    • Cost: Free (registration required; recording available to registrants)
    • Key topics:
      • What Web Objects are and when to use them in eLearning
      • Step-by-step guide to embedding engaging web content
      • Add real-time content like videos, websites, games, and widgets
      • Real-world examples you can implement immediately

 

  • Applying AI in L&D: From Platforms to Performance

    • By: Josh Cavalier – Founder, JoshCavalier.ai
    • Modality: Live Webinar
    • When: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM Pacific / 3:00 PM Eastern
    • Where: Online (via Training Magazine Network)
    • Cost: Free (registration required; recording available to registrants)
    • Key topics:
      • Preview of “Applying AI in L&D: From Platforms to Performance” (book release)
      • Practical frameworks moving from tool curiosity to measurable performance gains
      • Real-world case studies, plug-and-play prompt libraries
      • Governance and measurement playbooks with GPT-enabled automations

 

  • The Strategic Shift: L&D in the Age of AI Agents

    • By: The Learning Guild
    • Modality: DevLearn365 Webinar
    • When: Tuesday, October 29, 2025 at 1:00 – 2:00 PM Eastern
    • Where: Online (via The Learning Guild)
    • Cost: Free (registration required)
    • Key topics:
      • Reframe success metrics from course completions to revenue growth and retention
      • Craft compelling, data-driven stories that demonstrate L&D value
      • Move from reactive order-taker to trusted advisor shaping performance
      • Redefine L&D’s future in the age of intelligent automation

 

  • [Product Demo] Re-Energize L&D With Live Author Events That Inspire

    • By: Training Industry (Sponsored by Authors365)
    • Modality: Live Product Demo
    • When: Tuesday, October 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM Eastern
    • Where: Online (via Training Industry)
    • Cost: Free (registration required)
    • Key topics:
      • 2-3 monthly bestselling authors sharing practical leadership and business ideas
      • How engaging content makes L&D an interactive experience, not a requirement
      • Program delivery system that makes implementation effortless
      • Direct access to world’s top thought leaders for workforce development

 

  • Set the Stage: Make Elearning Relevant and Authentic with Scenarios

    • By: Training Magazine Network
    • Modality: Live Webinar
    • When: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM Pacific / 3:00 PM Eastern
    • Where: Online (via Training Magazine Network)
    • Cost: Free (registration required; recording available to registrants)
    • Key topics:
      • Create relevant and authentic scenarios to enhance eLearning performance
      • Tips for creating characters learners can identify with from their workplace
      • Techniques to “set the scene” and create authentic context through language and media
      • Give learners opportunities to make decisions with consequences in authentic scenarios
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