Asynchronous learning has long promised greater flexibility and broader access at scale. But in practice, too many async training modules still feel like glorified slide decks - static and disconnected, with limited opportunities for engagement. Whether you're working in K-12 education, higher ed, or corporate training, the challenge is the same: How do you create asynchronous courses that feel dynamic, personalized, and actually help learners succeed?
Thanks to AI, the answer is changing fast.
Today’s instructional designers and course creators have a new generation of tools at their fingertips. Instead of spending weeks formatting videos and layering in interaction manually, AI-powered platforms like Engageli Studio are redefining the way we build async learning experiences, streamlining course creation and making active learning scalable.
Engageli is inviting course creators to put their skills to the test in a new contest, the Engageli Studio Showdown, with free access to our AI-powered platform and prizes for the top entries.
But before we get to the competition, let’s look at why the future of course creation is interactive and supported by AI.
Asynchronous learning has become an essential tool in the modern educator and trainer’s toolkit. From flipped classrooms and online college classes to onboarding programs and compliance training, async formats help institutions and organizations meet learners where they are.
The benefits are well-known:
But traditional asynchronous courses often fall short. When content is limited to long video lectures or static slides, learner attention fades fast. There’s little room for personalization, and minimal opportunities for learners to interact, test their understanding, or apply what they’ve learned.
This is where instructional design comes in, and why so many course creators are now focused on building interactive async training modules that go beyond the basics. The goal is to create courses that not only deliver content but teach, guiding learners through a structured, engaging, and personalized experience.
Course creation can be time-consuming and complex. Structuring content, editing videos, embedding activities, and ensuring everything works across devices takes significant effort, even for experienced instructional designers.
Artificial intelligence is helping to change that. With the right AI tools, course creators can now:
Platforms like Engageli Studio make it possible to build high-quality asynchronous learning modules in a fraction of the time, so everyone from educators designing a flipped lesson to L&D managers building a new compliance module can focus on what matters most: delivering a learning experience that works.
The best asynchronous courses today go beyond just delivering content; they invite learners into an experience. Here’s what top-performing async training modules have in common.
Engageli Studio was designed for instructional designers and course creators who want to build better courses without burning weeks on manual production. With just a few clicks, you can:
Whether you’re repurposing a recorded lecture or building a brand-new course, Engageli Studio reduces production time while improving learner experience. And right now, you can try it - for free.
If you’ve been looking for a chance to sharpen your skills, explore new tools, or show off your course creation talents, this is it. Enter the Engageli Studio Showdown, Engageli’s first-ever course creation contest. Participants will get:
All participants who submit a course will also receive a certificate of participation, perfect for showcasing your instructional design experience.
Here’s how to enter the contest:
Winners will be announced on June 12, 2025.
Want to stand out to the judges? Here are a few strategies to keep in mind:
Remember, the contest is open to all experience levels, so whether you're a seasoned course creator or just beginning your instructional design journey, this is a chance to grow.
The shift to async training modules isn’t new, but the tools we use to create them are evolving fast. As learners demand more flexible, personalized, and interactive experiences, instructional designers and trainers need platforms that help them deliver.
AI-powered course creation tools like Engageli Studio give you more room to focus on what matters: creating transformative learning experiences.
So if you’ve been curious about what’s possible with AI in course design, now’s the time to jump in. Explore Engageli Studio, enter the Showdown, and show what you can create when engagement meets innovation.