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Smarter AI for L&D: How to Choose the Right AI for Training Success

Megan Terry

Introduction:

Looking for AI tools to help transform your training? It can feel like you need a PhD in AI just to understand what to look for and how to use it effectively. Many AI tools require complex prompt engineering, endless tweaking, and manual adjustments—turning what should be a game-changer into a frustrating time sink. The good news? Gnowbe AI is built specifically for L&D, offering an all-in-one solution that simplifies training creation, streamlines workflows, and makes AI easy and effective for everyone.

The truth is, not all AI is equal, and even fewer are built specifically for training outcomes. Generic AI tools can generate text, images or video, but can they really create engaging, structured, and interactive learning experiences? Choosing the wrong AI can actually waste time, resources, and energy.

And even if you find a promising AI solution, there’s another challenge: mastering it. Many AI tools require extensive “prompt engineering” just to get decent results. Training your team to use complex AI can be a headache in itself.

This is why the right AI matters. In this blog, we’ll explore how Gnowbe AI’s smarter approach—powered by chained LLMs trained in learning science—can help you create high-impact training effortlessly.

Simple Guided Prompts: AI That Works for You

One of the biggest hurdles of AI adoption is the complexity of prompt engineering—the art of crafting the perfect input to get the desired output. Unlike traditional AI tools, Gnowbe AI eliminates this barrier by offering an intuitive interface built directly into the Gnowbe platform designed for ease of use, so anyone—from a CEO to an instructional designer or frontline manager—is empowered to deliver impactful training when it’s needed most. You don’t need to be an expert to get expert results.

It's like having an inspirational mentor in your corner, always ready to offer support, spark new ideas, and help you push the boundaries of what's possible in L&D. Think of it as your AI-powered muse, helping you:

  • Generate fresh ideas: Stuck in a creative rut? Gnowbe AI can be your brainstorming buddy, sparking your imagination and helping you come up with innovative learning experiences.
  • Conduct in-depth research: Need to quickly gather insights on a specific topic? Gnowbe AI is your research assistant, scouring the web and providing you with relevant information.
  • Structure your content: Unsure how to organize your learning materials for maximum impact? Gnowbe AI can be your structural guru, helping you arrange your content based on the science of adult learning best practices.
  • Boost your creativity: Need a fresh perspective or a new approach? Gnowbe AI can bring a fresh new perspective, encouraging you to think outside the box and explore new possibilities.
  • Repurpose old materials: Upload your old outdated materials and instantly see the content turned into interactive microlearning experiences your learners will love.

A Quick Look Under the Hood: How Gnowbe AI Works

Curious about the nitty-gritty of how AI works? Here’s a quick overview. At the heart of many AI tools are Large Language Models (LLMs). These are sophisticated algorithms trained on vast amounts of text data, allowing them to understand and generate human-like text.

However, Gnowbe AI takes it to the next level. Instead of relying on a single LLM, we use multiple LLMs, trained in microlearning best practices, gamification, and adult learning principles (pedagogical science). Think of it like a team of specialists, each fine-tuned for a specific aspect of learning design, working together to generate, structure, and enhance content in a way that maximizes engagement, retention, and application.

This approach enables Gnowbe AI to:

  • Generate diverse content: From text and images to quizzes, assessments, and multimedia elements.
  • Structure content effectively: Maximizing engagement and knowledge retention.
  • Facilitate interactive learning: Encouraging participation through gamification, scenario-based learning, and discussion forums.

But the magic of Gnowbe AI doesn’t stop there. Our expanding AI Suite offers a range of powerful tools to streamline your L&D process, including:

Measuring the Impact: How Much Can You Really Save?

Ok, let’s talk numbers and data. What used to take 2-6 months now takes 2-6 minutes—hard to believe, we know! But that’s the power of Smarter AI built for training design. By cutting development time by 99%, your team can create more impactful training, faster than ever before.


Cost Breakdown:

Imagine you have one instructional designer creating a training course. The average salary of an instructional designer is about $75,000 per year, we will give them a 4-month timeline to develop and deploy a course.

Hourly rate: $75,000 ÷ 2,080 hours = $36 per hour
Traditional development time: 4 months (~2,880 hours) per course
Total labor cost per course
: 2,880 hours × $36 = $103,680


Cost Savings with Gnowbe AI:

AI-powered development time: 4 minutes instead of 4 months
Time saved per course: ~2,880 hours
Total labor cost savings per course
: $103,680

This means that by automating training creation with Gnowbe AI, organizations can empower their instructional design teams to achieve more, scale efficiently, and increase productivity—without needing additional headcount.

With the cost savings of over $103,680 per instructional designer per course, adding Gnowbe AI to your toolbox is equivalent to expanding your team by 3 additional full-time designers—without the added payroll costs. By reducing manual content creation time, teams can focus on innovation, strategy, and delivering more impactful learning experiences.

Leading organizations like Smollan have already been leveraging the power of Gnowbe AI to scale their L&D efforts achieving extraordinary results. By implementing Gnowbe, Smollan saw a 617% increase in training program completions. Their training delivery expanded to 40+ countries, 60,000+ learners, and multiple languages, using Gnowbe AI’s Automatic Language Translation feature to seamlessly adapt training content for diverse global teams. Their team saw a massive increase in efficiency, higher learner engagement, and the ability to rapidly deploy training at scale without additional resources.

See the entire Case Study here!

Estimate Your Own Training Costs & Compare Savings

Use this e-learning development calculator to estimate the cost of your next training project with traditional methods. Then, see how much you could save with Gnowbe AI through faster development and lower costs. We offer free consultations, custom pricing, and free credits to help you get started.

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