Free Tools, Guides & Training for L&D Professionals
Everything our team has developed and made available for free — prompts, weekly training, companion materials, and guides — organized in one place. No gatekeeping. Just practical resources you can put to work right now.
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250+ AI Prompts for Learning & Development
The resource that started it all. A curated Notion library of ready-to-use AI prompts designed specifically for instructional designers and L&D professionals. Course outlines, storyboards, video scripts, needs assessments, scenarios, performance support materials, and more.
Every prompt was developed by Lodestone Digital founder Josh Cavalier — informed by 31 years of understanding what L&D professionals actually need to produce. These aren’t generic prompts with “insert your topic here.” They’re structured for the specific outputs your role requires, vetted through our content development process and refined based on practitioner feedback.
What’s inside:
No spam. No 47-email sequence. Just the prompts and occasional high-value updates.
Brainpower: Your Weekly AI Training Session
A free weekly show where founder Josh Cavalier walks through real AI tools, techniques, and workflows — live. This isn’t a lecture. It’s a follow-along training session produced by our team in Charlotte, NC.
Download the episode file. Open it alongside the show. Build alongside Josh in real time. Missed the live session? Every episode is recorded and available on our YouTube channel.
What makes Brainpower different:
Book Companion Resources
If you’ve purchased Applying AI in Learning & Development: From Platforms to Performance, these downloadable companion materials serve as your hands-on toolkit.
Available for every chapter:
Youtube Channel
Beyond Brainpower, our YouTube channel — hosted by Josh Cavalier — includes AI tutorials, tool demonstrations, workflow walkthroughs, and conference presentations. Subscribe for notifications when new content is published.
Featured Videos
Follow Lodestone Digital for Daily Insights
Our team shares daily insights, quick tips, and industry commentary across LinkedIn and other social platforms. Josh Cavalier serves as the primary voice across our channels. If you want AI for L&D thinking in your feed every day, these are where to find it.
AI Tools We
Recommend for L&D
Practitioners frequently ask our team which tools are worth their time. Below is the current recommended toolkit maintained by Lodestone Digital for L&D professionals — the tools featured in our courses, workshops, and published materials. This list is reviewed and updated quarterly.
Large Language Models (Text)
Image Generation
Video
Want to learn how to use these tools together?
Explore the Applying AI CertificateThese free resources provide a strong starting point. When you’re ready for structured learning, hands-on training, and expert guidance — here’s where to go next:
Self-Paced Learning
ChatGPT for L&D Masterclass 9 modules. 60+ video lessons. 250+ prompts. Monthly coaching. $349 with lifetime access.
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The Full Transformation
Applying AI in L&D Certificate 3 immersive days through ATD. Earn your certificate. Become a Human-Machine Performance Analyst™.
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For Your Organization
Custom Training & Consulting Private workshops and advisory engagements tailored to your organization’s tools, content, and strategic goals.
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