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For professionals responsible for the creation and management of content for learning and development, the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) tools can be a significant boost to efficiency and performance. Instructional designers can use generative AI tools to enhance the development, delivery, and even evaluation of in-person and e-learning programs.
This article has been created to catalog some of the most frequently-used AI tools for L&D professionals. We offer this list without any specific endorsements, and with the understanding that vendor(s) may charge fees for the services listed here.
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Canva
Widely known as a visual content design tool with instructional design applications, Canva has integrated AI-powered tools into its application. Canva offers courses to help you learn the software, and its AI capabilities include image and video creation.
Basic access is available for free; a paid subscription is required for advanced features.
ChatGPT
The most widely referenced generative AI tool, Open AI’s ChatGPT is a language model which generates “human-like” text based on your input or instructions. It can be used through its own interface or embedded into other technologies, such as an LMS. ChatGPT can also be trained on your organization’s specific source materials in order to provide user-facing answers and support in real time, helping learners locate and progress through learning content.
Access to ChatGPT is available for free, but with limited features; advanced features are available for a fee.
Copilot
Available with Microsoft 365, Copilot is Microsoft’s AI-powered productivity tool which supports the generation of text and images based on text inputs. It can be used for content creation or chat-based assistance, and offers integration into the various Microsoft software applications. (AXIOM Learning Solutions offers a range of public training classes on Microsoft 365 apps; click here to view the current class schedule.)
Copilot is offered in both free and fee-based versions; a subscription-based model is offered with enterprise Microsoft 365 packages.
Grammarly
An AI-powered writing assistant that is intended to improve the quality of written content, Grammarly checks your writing for grammatical errors, and provides suggestions to improve vocabulary and clarity. It can be used for any type of written materials, from emails to training scripts.
A free version is available; advanced features are available for a fee.
Synthesia
This is a video creation platform which uses artificial intelligence to generate video content. It can be used to create video content from text, using AI-generated avatars. The tool can be used for a range of video content, including video tutorials, explainer videos, and training modules.
A free trial is offered; full access and features requires a paid account.
Vyond
A video animation platform, Vyond creates animated videos based on customizable templates and characters. The tool supports input of your organization’s fonts and colors, to create videos which match your brand. It can be used for a wide range of uses including explainer videos, scenarios, and similar learning modules.
A free trial is offered; full access and features require a paid account.
WellSaid Labs
This is an AI tool focused on the creation of audio voiceover content, based on a catalog of human-like voices (120+ unique voices are offered). For advanced applications, you can train their voiceover tool around a specific voice or actor of your choice.
Free trial is available; most features available for one of several fee-based subscription plans.
Prompt Engineering: Getting More From AI Tools
There is no “one size fits all” experience with generative AI tools. The results you experience—and the value you can create—are based in part on how well you learn to take advantage of the technology.
This is where prompt engineering becomes an important part of your skills. By improving your skills, you can better guide AI models to create the results you desire—making the content produced more appropriate and useful.
There are many AI prompt engineering tutorials available on YouTube; an introductory course, “Generative AI: Prompt Engineering Basics,” is also available here on Coursera at no cost.
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