34 Best Instructional Design Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

As nonprofit learning and development leaders, we want a seat at the table. We want to be viewed as true business partners who can help solve problems. We want to create meaningful learning solutions that fit in the flow of work and yield real results for the organization and for the staff. That's why in this podcast, we will not only explore instructional design and leadership development best practices, but we will also explore change management, belonging, and influence - helping you build the case for the solutions your organization needs so you can show up confidently in conversations with other senior leaders, subject matter experts, staff, and partners. If we haven't met yet, I'm Heather, and I've been in your shoes. I'm a learning and development consultant and the founder and principal consultant at Skill Masters Market. Before starting Skill Masters Market, I worked for a large national nonprofit where I led learning and development leadership initiatives. I know what it's like to need to develop your staff quickly and effectively, and to build the relationships and cut through the organizational layers to be successful. With an eye for the larger strategy and the creative design process, I've created hundreds of learning experiences - in-person, self-paced, and virtual classroom - and have worked with dozens of leaders and their staff to help them achieve their organization's professional development goals. So if you're ready to bust through the barriers and start creating behavior change in your nonprofit, this podcast is for you. Let's dive in. It's Learning for Good. Nonprofit Management | Leadership Training | Leadership Development | Staff Management | Change Management | Instructional Design | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Learn more: www.skillmastersmarket.com Connect with me: www.linkedin.com/in/heather-burright Schedule a call: https://bit.ly/3GQT6Yg more

Grab your favorite brew (ours is coffee ☕) and sit down with Paul Schneider and Chris Van Wingerden from dominKnow. Together they unpack the real-world headaches L&D pros face — managing learning content creation, operations, and proving business value. Expect lively chats with guest experts and practical tips you can plug straight into your learning strategies or development workflows. Whether you're a veteran L&D leader or a brand-new instructional designer, tune in for strategic, technology, and business insights into L&D operational excellence. more

Connie Malamed is founder of Mastering Instructional Design and publisher of The eLearning Coach. She helps people learn, build, and grow instructional design skills. Listen to interviews with expert researchers, designers, developers, authors, and professors who provide strategies for effective learning design. more

The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast discusses designing learning experiences, teaching, and learning. The purpose of this show is to help folks, like yourself, learn about best instructional design practices by sharing stories and bringing on incredible guests. We also discuss career tips and guidance for transitioning into instructional design and related learning and development positions. Other podcast topics include higher education and online learning. If you are a learning nerd, you are welcomed here.Dr. Luke Hobson is the Senior Instructional Designer and Program Manager at MIT xPRO and a Lecturer in the Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of Miami's School of Education and Human Development. He's also the author of the book What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Instructional Designer, the host of the Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast and YouTube Channel, and the Instructor for Instructional Design Institute. Dr. Hobson was named as one of the top learning influencers in 2022 and top e-learning experts in 2023. more

Powered by Learning is an award-winning podcast by d'Vinci Interactive, offering insights and best practices for creating impactful learning and performance improvement programs. Join learning and development leaders as they share strategies to design, deliver, and evaluate engaging experiences that drive individual and organizational success. Recognized by the Communicator Awards and Davey Awards, the podcast is also featured in Feedspot's Top 40 L&D Podcasts and Training Industry's Ultimate L&D Podcast Guide. Learn more about d'Vinci: Website: www.dvinci.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/d'vinci-interactive/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dVinciInteractive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dvinciinteractive/ more

Rendez-vous en terre digitale : la série de podcasts hebdomadaire pour décrypter l'actualité des outils digitaux de la pédagogie et de la formation ! Chaque lundi, nous abordons ensemble tous les aspects d'un nouvel outil digital. Nous vous proposons d'en découvrir ses usages pédagogiques, ses astuces, ses aspects pratiques et sa mise en œuvre en formation.____________Mais Rendez-vous en terre digitale, c'est aussi : ?‍? Un site internet augmenté où vous retrouverez l'ensemble de nos podcasts, et des ressources additionnelles pour chaque outil présenté : https://www.rdventerredigitale.com/podcasts  ? Des éditions spéciales diverses et variées, dans lesquelles nous abordons différents aspects du Digital Learning et de la pédagogique : https://www.rdventerredigitale.com/editions-speciales? Une offre de formation au podcasting, sur 2 jours, pour apprendre à concevoir, produire et diffuser un podcast pédagogique : https://www.rdventerredigitale.com/formation Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations. more

Let's talk about how to drive organizational performance through learning. The AXIOM Insights learning and development podcast features human learning and performance leaders who share their experiences, insights and advice about how organizational development can support the goals and growth of the organization. We discuss learning program needs analysis, project management, instructional design, e-learning, learning technologies, learning sciences, and everything related to corporate training. more

Teaching strategies, classroom management, education reform, educational technology -- if it has something to do with teaching, we're talking about it. Jennifer Gonzalez interviews educators, students, administrators and parents about the psychological and social dynamics of school, trade secrets, and other juicy things you'll never learn in a textbook. For more fantastic resources for teachers, visit http://www.cultofpedagogy.com. more

Informal discussions of effective practices in teaching and learning.

Learning Uncut is about real conversations around real learning solutions and real experiences with real advice from real people. We're all about keeping it 'real.' Here's an overview of our approach: Strategy and tactics. We want to unpack the strategy and how-to's of creating great learning solutions, frameworks and teams. CONVERSATIONS, NOT SCRIPTED DISCUSSION Our podcasts are professional but not so edited and polished that they lose their authenticity. We want our audience to hear real people having real conversations and sharing real examples and advice. PROGRESSIVE We want to showcase the 'unsung L&D heroes' out there doing great work, being brave and trying new things. PRACTICAL We invite our guests to share tips and strategies to help listeners take their solutions to the next level. We aim to provide actionable takeaways for our listeners through show notes, links and downloads wherever possible. more

You've spent years honing your craft and delivering incredible results for your clients but if you're still stuck in the one-to-one model, your business is holding you back.Welcome to The Scalable Expert™ podcast the podcast for ambitious coaches, consultants, and service-based business owners who are ready to shift from custom work to a scalable online business that amplifies their income, impact, and freedom.This is where you learn to package your expertise, build scalable systems, and create experiences that engage customers for life.Join host Tara Bryan, a business strategist and creator of the Infinite Scale Method™, as she shares the exact strategies to:✨ Position Yourself as the Go-To Expert in your niche and focus your business.✨ Productize and Scale your services into offers that grow with ease.✨ Engage and Retain Customers without adding more hours to your schedule.Through actionable insights, real-life case studies, and candid conversations, you'll learn how to scale your business sustainably and finally break free from trading time for money.🔔 New episodes every Tuesday morning. Subscribe now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Your expertise is valuable let's make it scalable.Find show notes and highlights at https://taralbryan.com/top-online-business-podcast more

This podcast series dives deeper into the 5 Moments of Learning Need®.The 5 Moments of Need present a practical framework to drive higher job performance. The Five Moments of Learning Need focus on the different times where workers need learning. They are: New—when you are learning something for the first time, More—when you are expanding your knowledge, Apply—when you are learning while in the flow of work, Solve—when you need to solve a problem, and Change—When you are adapting to change.This series, hosted by Bob Mosher and Conrad Gottfredson, will help you to better understand the theory and best practices behind this powerful methodology and framework. Visit www.5momentsofneed.com for more resources and join the conversation on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/5-moments-of-need/. more

Podcast especializado en diseño curricular, competencias profesionales, técnicas didácticas, entornos educativos, innovación educativa, evaluación del aprendizaje para profesores de medicina y de carreras de la salud more

Une fois toutes les deux semaines, Clément Meslin reçoit un ou une experte du monde de la formation et des ressources humaines. Ensemble, ils décryptent les stratégies, process et outils qui aident à repenser la vision de la formation, surmonter les challenges du quotidien et faire le succès de l'apprentissage dans son entreprise. © Un podcast by Clément MeslinHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations. more

This is Learning Innovation: The Teaching and Learning Podcast—also known as LITL-Pod. In the spirit of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and Niitsitapi'ksimpstaan (Real Thinking), we play host to a spectrum of guests from the Teaching and Learning community. As we highlight and explore innovation in education, we hope to kindle warm conversations, expand perspectives and foster lasting partnerships today, tomorrow and beyond! The future of learning starts now. You can also find us on YouTube: Learning Innovation: Teaching & Learning Podcast more

The market for continuing education, professional development, and lifelong learning is large and evolving rapidly. Competition is growing and learners have more options than ever. The Leading Learning Podcast is for learning business professionals who want to thrive in this new landscape. In each episode, co-hosts Jeff Cobb and Celisa Steele provide actionable insights based on their own deep experience and expertise or invite in experts and practitioners to share their perspectives. more

🎤 Bienvenue dans Learn & Enjoy, le podcast du digital learning et du marketing de la formation qui vous aide à créer des formations engageantes et des expériences apprenantes mémorables pour un vrai impact de la formation. Pourquoi certaines formations captivent, … et d'autres non ? Comment rendre l'expérience apprenante plus mémorable et efficace ? Et comment mieux communiquer sur vos offres de formation ? La mission de Learn & Enjoy : décoder les leviers du learning, de la formation, du digital learning et du marketing de la formation, avec des experts et professionnels du monde de la formation et de l'éducation. Deux fois par mois, découvrez comment renforcer l'engagement apprenant, concevoir une formation digitale efficace et valoriser vos parcours grâce à une signature pédagogique forte. 🎧 Chaque épisode est un concentré d'inspiration et d'action pour transformer l'expérience d'apprentissage et créer un vrai effet wahou auprès des apprenants : ✅ des conseils actionnables pour améliorer votre conception pédagogique et votre ingénierie pédagogique, ✅ découvrir des outils pratiques et des conseils digital learning, ✅ explorer des stratégies concrètes de communication et de storytelling pédagogique. ✅ des interviews d'experts du learning et des retours d'expérience concrets, ✅ des réflexions sur le learning design, la posture pédagogique et l'engagement apprenant. Je suis Anne-Marie Cuinier, consultante, formatrice et autrice du livre Créer des expériences de formation engageantes. J'accompagne les professionnels du learning à concevoir des expériences apprenant engageantes et efficaces. 📚 Que vous soyez responsable L&D, responsable formation, formateur, consultant ou ingénieur pédagogique, ce podcast vous guide pour créer des expériences de formation engageantes et faire du marketing de la formation un levier d'engagement durable. 😉 Laissez-vous inspirer, testez, partagez et rejoignez la communauté ! 👉 Retrouvez-moi sur LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemariecuinier/) 🤩 Si le podcast Learn & Enjoy vous plaît, vous pouvez laisser une note 5 étoiles (de préférence 😉) ou un petit mot sur Apple Podcasts, Spotify ou sur votre plateforme d'écoute préférée. 🙂 Pour être informé de la sortie des prochains épisodes, abonnez-vous à la newsletter 👉 https://podcast.ausha.co/learn-enjoy?s=1 📲 Et rejoignez gratuitement la communauté sur la chaîne WhatsApp 👉 https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaucieQJ93wbi1FIyZ2i Responsable Learning & Development, Responsable pédagogique, Ingénieur pédagogique, Consultant, Formateur, … ce podcast sera votre meilleur allié si vous souhaitez rester informé sur les sujets suivants : conception pédagogique, ingénierie pédagogique, formation engageante, marketing de la formation, digital learning, expérience apprenante, learning engagement, learning expérience, parcours apprenant, signature pédagogique, storytelling pédagogique, IA et formation, plan de communication formation. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations. more

ATD Accidental Trainer is an ATD podcast featuring bimonthly interviews with industry experts who share stories and tips about how to grow your training career. Hosted by Alexandria Clapp, ATD Accidental Trainer covers trends, strategies, and actionable information for talent development professionals. more

A monthly trek through the world of Learning and Development. Helping you not to forget...

Des outils ! Des outils ! Donnez des outils, tous différents aux apprenants et la magie de l'apprentissage combiné s'opérera.J'ai décidé d'offrir des outils originaux aux personnes ayant pour objectif la réussite du titre de « Formateur Professionnel d'Adultes ».  Une chaîne de podcast dans laquelle apprenants et candidats pourront à la fois s'exprimer, écouter les professionnels de la filière, découvrir et approfondir leurs compétences de formateur. Cette ressource pédagogique permettra d'appréhender l'épreuve finale de la formation qu'est le passage du titre de « Formateur Professionnel d'Adultes » à la manière d'un rite de passage débarrassé de cette fameuse peur de l'inconnu.Jury d'examens et formateur, j'ai pu mesurer l'angoisse qu'est la passation du titre et la confrontation avec le jury. L'objectif de ce podcast est de permettre au candidat d'appréhender sereinement ce moment.FPA Formateur Professionnel d'Adultes, le podcast est une chaîne qui diffuse chaque semaine une capsule de formation de quelques minutes. L'objectif de chacune d'entre elles est avant tout, d'aider l'auditeur à s'approprier et restituer les compétences attendues dans le référentiel de certification du titre de formateur professionnel d'adultes.Il ne tient qu'à vous de diffuser cet outil !Les auditeurs de podcasts sont unanimes : l'audio digital n'est pas un medium comme les autres, il bouleverse leurs vies quotidiennes. C'est le médium numérique qui génère le plus d'engagement et d'adhésion. Soutenez-nous sur Patreon et Tipeee ! more

Produced by the Center for Teaching Excellence and Innovation (CTEI) at Rush University, Teaching in the CTEI features conversations with faculty and staff on topics related to teaching and learning at one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. more

The BLOC (Building Learning and Organizational Culture) Podcast is a useful learning and development podcast where Dr Heidi Kirby talks to professionals in the field who are passionate about finding creative, innovative ways to bring learning front and center at their organizations and beyond.  more

Hosted by Thomas Cavanagh and Kelvin Thompson, the Teaching Online Podcast (TOPcast) takes a fun and informative look at the various trends, best practices and technologies in the realm of online education. more

Instructional Design and Online Learning developer tips, tricks, advice, expert interviews, and insider information. more

Proven, practical tips and advice on growing a successful freelance instructional design business.

We're on a mission to create learning experiences that have a measurable impact, that resonate, motivate… and are a little bit of fun too! Join us as we chat about work which inspires us and ideas for creating better learning experiences; from tech to design, we're always on the hunt for the best learning hooks. more

Listen to the Learning While Working podcast to hear how learning and development is transforming. The episodes are interviews with leading thinkers in learning. Common themes on the podcast include trends in eLearning and digital learning, performance driven instructional and learning design and learning data. Each podcast is packed with ideas, tips and insights about how to make learning at work succeed. more

Instructional design and development podcast from Mayo Clinic eLearning Center

The Mindtools L&D Podcast is a must-listen for anyone involved in Learning and Development or Human Resources. The weekly show features regular appearances from the Mind Tools team plus special guests to get right to the heart of issues affecting the L&D and HR communities. From learning needs analysis and evidence-based practice through to the impact of technology on work and hot topics at industry conferences, you'll get critical insights into the world of work, performance and learning. more

Cherryleaf's podcast on technical writing and becoming a better business communicator. www.cherryleaf.com

Originally spearheaded by noted learning scientists and consultants, Will Thalheimer and Matt Richter, and originally called Truth In Learning, the updated, upgraded, and rebooted LDA Podcast explores all aspects of the Learning and Development field- validated tools and resources for better training, debunked learning models, controversies in the industry, and so much more. Now hosted by Matt and Clark Quinn (another noted scientist and consultant, the podcast will dive deeply into what makes learning and development more effective and beneficial for its end-users, stakeholders, and practitioners. Along with our monthly and general episodes, we will also offer a monthly series on AI, hosted by AI expert, Markus Bernhardt. Over the upcoming season, The LDA Podcast will: -- Keep you current with L&D research and innovations -- Unpack complex ideas and concepts -- Sharpen your critical thinking skills -- Stimulate your L&D grey cells (although this objective may not be evidence-based) N... more

The Trainer's Edge - TAPD Training & Assessment Professional Development You became a trainer or assessor because you wanted to make a difference. This podcast helps you do exactly that with more confidence, more skill, and more impact. Hosted by Donna Moulds RTO CEO for 13 years, qualified Trainer and Assessor with over 23 years in the field, including Vocational Manager in a maximum-security correctional facility. The Trainer's Edge delivers practical strategies for professionals who take their practice seriously. Each episode covers what actually matters: training design, delivery, learner engagement, workplace assessment, and the professional development that sets great trainers apart from average ones. Whether you're new to VET or a seasoned practitioner, this is your edge. Listen & connect: 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Zxv2pe5e66gvLdKa9wWg1 🎓 Skool: https://www.skool.com/the-trainers-edge-8024/about ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TrainingandAssessmentP_D 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trainingandassessmentPD 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/t_a_p_d/ more

The Adult Learning Exchange Virtual Community Podcasts include interviews, webinars, and audio recordings created for educators, administrators, scholars, and students interested in topics related to adult learning. The podcast episodes are sponsored by SCOC Consulting. more

Hoe zorg je ervoor dat mensen onthouden wat je ze vertelt? Hoe maak je een goede e-learning? En hoe maak je informatieve video's? Learning Innovators geeft antwoord op deze en andere vragen in dé wekelijkse podcast over leren. De podcast wordt gepresenteerd door Diederik en Henny van Pluvo. We nodigen iedere aflevering een andere vakexpert uit vanuit verschillende vakgebieden uit. Zo leer je elke aflevering wat nieuws! more