AI-Based Learning Platform: Examples, Features, and 5 Top LMS to Try

Unless you've been living under a rock, you'll have noticed that artificial intelligence has taken the world by storm. AI has infiltrated every area of our lives—we use Alexa to control our homes, Siri to answer our questions, Google Assistant to answer our calls, and algorithms to recommend our next binge-worthy TV show. 

It doesn't stop there. Enter the world of AI-based learning platforms, where the marriage of machine learning and smart education has transformed the corporate training landscape. 

This article will: 

• Explore how AI-powered learning management systems enhance learning experiences, personalize education, and unleash the full potential of every learner.
• Introduce Zavvy as a full-featured AI platform ready to revolutionize your employee training strategies.

🤖 What is an AI-based learning platform?

An AI-based learning management system (LMS) is a digital platform that incorporates artificial intelligence technologies to maximize the management and delivery of educational content and learning experiences.

Unlike the traditional LMS, which focuses on organizing and delivering courses, an AI-based LMS has transformed modern L&D with intelligent features and algorithms to:

• Personalize the learning process with recommendations. 
• Provide adaptive learning experiences based on feedback and previous training. 
• Gather data-driven insights about training progress and engagement. 

➡️ Check out our guide for an in-depth discussion on AI in learning and development or examples of how to use AI in numerous HR areas. 

What's the difference between an AI-based LMS and a learning platform? 

83% of organizations currently use a type of LMS to power their employee training. 3 out of 4 companies have been using it more over the past two years. 

But it's the AI component that genuinely differentiates the modern LMS. 

Let's start by looking at Duolingo, the language learning app which uses technology to guide users on a self-paced journey to speak another tongue.

The learning platform differs from an AI-powered LMS due to its target audience, purpose, and functionality. Duolingo is aimed at the individual learner market, enabling people to learn a new language and track their progress. 

Alternatively, organizations might use an AI-based LMS to deliver training and development programs to their employees, with the ability to manage, deliver and track online learning content across the workforce. You can also tie individual learning goals to specific performance reviews and feedback sessions and use a virtual assistant to support professional growth.

🖥️ Top 5 AI-based learning platforms

Artificial intelligence is a relatively new technology in the learning and development space. Nevertheless, there are already several platforms embracing this technology: 

Zavvy 

Zavvy's AI-powered LMS offers a range of features to create engaging training courses in a fraction of the time. 

• Course creation: Launch micro-courses, workshops, on-demand courses, and how-tos up to 10 times faster. The AI technology handles the repetitive basics, allowing more time for content improvement.

• Training content translation into multiple languages: French, German, Italian, Spanish, Polish and Turkish. More will be supported soon.

• Course library management: Users manage all their courses in one centralized location.
• Learner engagement and tracking: Engage learners over time to ensure student progress. 
• Centralized knowledge repository: Bridge knowledge gaps by consolidating the organization's internal knowledge and policies into one central training library. Combining self-made courses with external sources makes it easy for people to access and enroll in training anytime.

• Personalized training recommendations: The AI-powered system suggests course or training materials based on performance feedback, previous course enrolment, and developmental goals. This adaptive learning technology ensures all insights translate into concrete actions.

G2 users give Zavvy a total score of 4.8 out of 5, the highest-scoring platform on our list of AI-powered learning management systems. Here's how one reviewer describes the software:

"I love how user-friendly Zavvy is. It is very simple to use from the admin or user point of view. The customer service is also fantastic, Berfu is there for us anytime we need her!"

Absorb LMS 

Absorb LMS is a learning management system that gets smarter with every search query, course enrollment, or piece of content added. The platform includes the following features: 

• Intelligent ranking: By analyzing historical learner choices, the LMS continually adjusts and anticipates learners' needs based on their behaviors. This feature ensures learners easily find relevant content tailored to their preferences. 
• Intelligent recommendations: The LMS analyzes learner data to predict content that aligns with their interests and popular course options. 
• Intelligent assist: This feature simplifies LMS administration by enabling administrators to manage tasks efficiently.

G2 users give Absorb LMS a total score of 4.7 out of 5; however, some reviewers report issues with support.

EdApp

EdApp's learning management system incorporates the AI Create feature to simplify the course creation process. Users generate entire lessons without the need for brainstorming or extensive research. 

AI Create is designed to align with current learning strategies, offering bite-sized content that accelerates competency and expedites course development. 

G2 users give EdApp a total score of 4.7 out of 5, although some reviews suggest that reporting is slow, and others mention that the screen resolution makes it difficult to run detailed training. 

Docebo 

Docebo acquired Edugo.ai to focus on building a platform with generative AI capabilities. It offers a range of features for efficient learning program creation and customization, including: 

• Functionality: Its configuration engine allows users to create audience-specific pages using drag-and-drop functionality.  
• Integrations: Docebo offers over 400 integrations, including SSO, CRM, web conferencing, and payment gateways, allowing users to seamlessly bring together various SaaS business systems within one learning environment. 
• Personalized learning: Docebo's AI capabilities provide automated, customized learning experiences with virtual coaching, auto-tagging, and content suggestions. 

G2 users give Docebo a score of 4.4 out of 5, although some users report that the layout is confusing, and data visualization is difficult. 

Paradiso Solutions 

Paradiso Composer is an AI-powered authoring tool that creates eLearning courses. Content and design templates enable users to generate content, images, videos, and presentations to turn into training material. 

The tool handles instruction design, graphics design, voice-overs, videos, and assessments, all of which can be customized to ensure learners meet their specific development goals. 

G2 users give Paradiso Solutions a total score of 4.3 out of 5, but there is a lack of current reviews to give you a flavor of the LMS.

🦾 9 Features you should look for in an AI-based LMS

Whether you're looking for an AI-based system to replace your current L&D approach or supplement it with intelligent features, here are nine features to look for in a platform. 

1. Adaptive learning

Adaptive learning uses technology and AI to deliver training based on individual learners' needs, abilities, and preferences. This feature ensures the LMS dynamically adjusts the content and pace of the training, providing targeted interventions and personalized feedback to optimize engagement and mastery. 

Tailoring the learning experience in this way enhances outcomes, promotes individualized learning paths, and fosters an engaging educational journey.

💡 Zavvy AI offers tailored growth recommendations to support learners throughout their training journey.

2. Intelligent recommendations

Intelligent recommendations provide personalized content suggestions based on the learner's strengths, preferences, and areas of improvement. 

Example: In a feedback cycle, Tina's manager identifies her difficulty with time management. An AI-based LMS will suggest relevant courses or training modules to support Tina in learning different time management skills.

💡 Zavvy offers smart recommendations on courses, activities, podcasts, videos, or projects to keep learners engaged with their development.

3. Natural language processing for queries

Natural language processing enables learners to query the LMS using plain, conversational language and receive an appropriate response. This feature ensures employees find the right content quickly, reducing learning time and encouraging engagement.

💡Zavvy offers a Slack-based virtual learning assistant to power natural language queries within the platform. Users can access crucial support 24/7 whether they need clarification, recommendations, or just some encouraging words.

4. Learning analytics

AI-based analytics track and analyze user data to provide valuable insights about learners' behavior and progress. L&D teams can use the collected data to optimize the learning experience, measure performance and ROI, and drive better decisions about content development. 

💡 Zavvy offers comprehensive analytics to track users' training activity data and interaction with the LMS. L&D teams can understand what they're engaged with, how much time they commit to training, and their depth of knowledge.

5. Text-to-audio content

Text-to-audio content features such as text to speech and audio transcription enable learners to access course material in an audio format. This benefits auditory learners, who learn best by listening to audio rather than reading text. Auditory learners process and retain information more effectively in lectures, podcasts, and verbal discussions, stimulating their auditory processing to support their learning style. 

💡Coming soon: Zavvy's AI assistant will soon support text-to-audio, followed by text-to-video training course generation. 

6. Content authoring 

Slow training course creation is a thing of the past. AI-based content authoring tools quickly turn raw ideas and unstructured data into well-rounded, engaging courses. Instead of the dozens of people hours, you'll spend talking to SMEs, then designing and editing course material, AI-driven authoring tools enable you to create high-quality training material in minutes.

💡Zavvy enables L&D teams to build micro-training modules in just 15 seconds. Need something a little longer? Generate a library of 100 comprehensive courses in 25 minutes flat.

7. Gamification 

Gamification turns boring corporate training into something more playful and entertaining by throwing animation, storytelling, and friendly competition into the mix. The impact of gamification is significant, as studies show that it can boost company productivity by up to 50% and increase employee engagement by 60%. 

💡Zavvy brings fun and engagement to your learning content. With progress bars, reminders, quizzes, social sharing, and training certificates, your learners will no longer dread signing up for training.

8. Quiz generation

AI-driven quiz generators automatically create multiple-choice questions from any given text or data. Sprinkle these interactive quizzes throughout your courses to ensure learners remain engaged with your platform while evaluating their knowledge and understanding. 

💡Zavvy offers automated quiz generation to quickly create tests from your course material and assess learners' understanding. 

9. Automated grading

AI-driven grading and feedback systems reduce the burden on instructors. The technology automatically grades assessments according to pre-defined criteria, providing accurate and timely feedback to learners.

💡With Zavvy, you can customize pass or fail rates for your quizzes and retake possibilities. 

➡️ Check out even more ways AI improves employee engagement in our in-depth guide. 

🏆 What are the benefits of AI-powered LMS? 

Many learning management systems have yet to embrace artificial intelligence. But your organization will enjoy the following benefits by selecting an LMS powered by machine learning: 

Personalized learning paths

Personalization is a large part of the consumer world, and the benefits spread to education too. Marketers tailor email campaigns, content, and ads to target audiences and persuade them to buy something, while personalized learning paths take employees on a journey to reach their professional goals. 

How? An AI-based system learns about the user's preferences and goals to automatically build a personalized learning experience and create the most relevant materials. 

Predictive analytics

AI identifies patterns and trends in learning data, allowing the organization to act proactively instead of retrospectively. 

Cindi Keller, Communications Coordinator at The Criminal Defense Firm, explains: 

"AI-driven learning and development (L&D) programs enable organizations to collect and analyze enormous quantities of data on employee performance, learning patterns, and skill gaps. Organizations can gain valuable insights into the efficacy of training initiatives, identify areas where additional support may be required, and make decisions based on evidence regarding resource allocation and future L&D investments. 

This data-driven strategy provides employees with targeted training interventions, ensuring their development aligns with organizational objectives and enhances overall performance."

Example 1: As Lisa completes a critical thinking skills foundation course, the LMS automatically enrolls her in the next one, predicting this content is relevant to her learning path. 

Example 2: John shows signs of difficulty in his leadership development training. He doesn't access the training regularly and gets low quiz scores. The AI predicts John needs additional materials to support him and provides an alert to HR. 

Automated administrative tasks

AI-based LMS systems allow organizations to automate administrative tasks that would typically sap precious resources. The AI can: 

• Build reports.
• Monitor user activity.
• Automate notifications.
• Enroll users.
• Approve certification.

Enhanced engagement

Neuroscientist Itiel Dror defined the three Cs of student learning: control, challenge, and commitment.

When learners can control their learning, they become active participants in their learning journey. Additionally, learners cognitively challenged by complex learning activities become more committed to the process—they're engaged. 

AI-based systems perfectly fit the three Cs, making corporate training more interactive and entertaining while enhancing training engagement and improving knowledge retention. 

President and CEO Normand Chevrette told us that microlearning in small chunks is key to increasing learner engagement at CME Corp. 

"Bite-sized learning experiences provide short, focused modules that fit busy schedules and address specific skill gaps. Through easily-digestible content chunks, employees can learn at their own pace, promoting constant learning and incremental skill development.

AI-powered bite-sized learning materials are accessible and convenient, as employees can learn on the go. This fosters a continuous improvement mindset, boosts confidence, and increases productivity."

Another way to increase engagement in your LMS is to incorporate AI-simulated or real-world experiences, as explained by Ryan Faber, Founder and CEO at Copymatic. 

"Learning though real-life experience is a better way of learning something new. AI can make things more interesting with its ability to function quickly.

The tests or scenarios can be changed, designed, and modified in real time according to demand. This enables spontaneity, leading to curiosity and active participation in learning."

Improved learning outcomes

Any training program is measured by the results it achieves. In the case of an AI-powered LMS, expect resilient employees armed with the skills they need for the future of work. 

We spoke to Edward Mellett, Co-founder at TestHQ, who explained how artificial intelligence makes this possible: 

"AI-driven learning and development (L&D) programs foster a culture of continuous learning, allowing employees to adapt to changing industry trends and technologies. By providing targeted training modules on emerging technologies, market trends, and industry best practices, organizations equip their workforces with the competencies necessary to remain competitive in a swiftly changing environment.

This enables employees to assume responsibility for their own professional development, maintain relevance, and future-proof their careers."

Content generation and assembly

AI enables L&D teams to generate large libraries of content at speed. These include training courses, quizzes, gamified elements, videos, and more. But content generation is only a starting point. Next, AI-powered platforms automatically assemble content from multiple sources to create personalized training pathways tailored to each learner and their background knowledge. This allows learners to progress quickly from one skill or concept to the next, significantly reducing training times and eliminating duplicate efforts.

Speaking on his podcast episode, "Corporate Training Being Disrupted By AI: The Five Big Areas of Change," Josh Bersin explains how content assembly works and its benefits: 

"You get all these objects, and you want to arrange them and put them into a course and chapters. You create a rubric on what you're going to learn and in what order to reach some result. And you have to rearrange it because maybe somebody already knows this chapter and they want to skip it, or maybe there's an advanced version vs. a simple version.

Generative AI can do this for you in a very intelligent way because AI knows the skills and capabilities of the individual and can tag the skills covered by the topics."

➡️ Build and run engaging training programs faster with Zavvy AI

Zavvy goes beyond traditional learning management systems by using groundbreaking artificial intelligence technology to help you create engaging courses faster and give your learners a more personalized learning experience. 

Our AI-based platform is the perfect blend of speed, quality, and convenience, making it easy to: 

• Launch sophisticated training programs.
• Bridge knowledge gaps.
• Track learner engagement.
• Deliver personalized learning recommendations.
• Ensure that the vital people policies of training, feedback, and growth run in sync and not as silos.

📅 Take Zavvy for a spin by booking a demo today.

❓ FAQs

How is AI used in eLearning?

AI is the future of modern learning programs. The technology automates administrative tasks, enhances engagement, improves learning outcomes, generates training materials, and assembles relevant course recommendations for personalized training pathways.

How can AI-based LMS be applied in different learning settings?

An AI learning platform is versatile and may be used in numerous L&D settings, regardless of whether you're training remote, hybrid, or on-site employees. Use your AI-powered LMS for: 

• Skills assessments: AI algorithms assess learners' skills through simulations, interactive scenarios, or performance-based assessments. They can analyze learners' actions and provide immediate feedback, highlighting areas for improvement.
• Feedback sessions: AI assists during feedback sessions by providing objective insights based on learner data and performance. Managers can use the LMS's recommendations for personalized learning paths or additional resources to address specific areas of improvement.
• Performance reviews: Forward-thinking review cycles should focus on growth rather than past performance. Use your LMS as an integral part of your development plan to support your goal setting. 
• Remedial support: AI algorithms may identify knowledge gaps or areas where learners struggle and offer targeted remedial support. This could include providing additional resources, recommending specific modules or activities, or suggesting one-on-one tutoring sessions.