It is hard to believe that we have already wrapped up the first quarter of 2026! The On-Demand Training team has been busy developing new resources to help you stay ahead of product updates and maximize your use of the Instructure ecosystem.
This quarter, we focused on launching specialized courses for online program growth, expanding our AI training, and increasing accessibility for our partnership content. Let’s dive into the details of what is new and what you can expect in the coming months.
💡 About our Services
If you're unfamiliar with the On-Demand Training Portal, don't worry! This interactive resource highlights key features and resources to help maximize Instructure Ecosystem usage at your institution. Select the icons next to each topic on the ThingLink to learn more about the On-Demand Training Portal. If you prefer to interact with the ThingLink using accessibility features, navigate to the Accessibility Viewer. Alternatively, refer to the On-Demand Training Portal Information outlining the essential features and resources that will help you to maximize Canvas usage at your institution. It includes the offerings of each subscription level, as well as a link to a video explaining what to expect from an On-Demand Training Course.
✨ What’s New?
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🖥️ New Courses
We are excited to share the following NEW courses and training bundles!
Creating Online Programs with Canvas
- Launched March 31, 2026, this course is designed to support administrators and designers in building effective, scalable online programs. Explore the Creating Online Programs course to see how to create engaging online learning environments.
- This course is available for institutions with Standard or Premium subscription levels to the On-Demand Training Portal.
Canvas Career Training Bundle
- Looking to learn more about Canvas Career? A new course bundle is now available as a separate purchase from the portal subscription for organizations that use Canvas Career. This bundle of courses is a powerful resource that empowers admins and facilitators to create effective programs and engaging courses. The bundle includes several courses: Canvas Career for Scalable Learning that focuses on Admin usage of Canvas Career, Course Management and Delivery in Canvas Career that focuses on creating course content as an Instructor in Canvas Career, New Quizzes Essentials, and Best Practices for Course Design. As a reminder the Fundamentals of Accessibility course is available to all users in the portal as this course is offered at no additional cost.
- This course bundle is available to those that purchase the Canvas Career On-Demand Training bundle.
Partnership Hub Course
- We are thrilled to launch the Partnership Hub course offering! This course allows users to explore or enroll in various partnership courses available in the On-Demand Training Portal.
- This course is available to those with Free access to the training portal, allowing users with a Free subscription level to access partnership content that was previously only available with a paid subscription.
📊 New Mastery Connect On-Demand Training Portal Offerings
The Mastery Connect On-Demand Training Portal is available to all Mastery Connect users. There are 3 subscription levels available: Free, Standard, and Premium.
Mastery On-Demand Portal Walkthrough
- This new course offering provides a step-by-step guide on how to navigate the Mastery Connect On-Demand Training Portal and track your progress.
- Launched March 31, 2026, this course is available to all subscription levels to the Mastery Connect On-Demand Training Portal (Free, Standard, and Premium).
🔄 Course Updates
We have refreshed several core courses to ensure you have the most up to date information on new features. Select the buttons below to learn more about each offering.
New Quizzes Essentials
- Updated March 31, 2026, to reflect a new course design and content regarding New Quiz Surveys. Complete the updated course to earn a brand new badge!
- This course is available to those with Essential, Standard, and Premium subscriptions to the training portal.
IgniteAI in Action
- We have added Module 7: IgniteAI Grading Assistance for SpeedGrader. This module explores how instructors can leverage AI to evaluate text-based submissions more efficiently.
- This course is available to those with Essential, Standard, and Premium subscriptions to the training portal.
Studio Academy
- This course now includes information on the YouTube Player for Education and the new YouTube Migration Tool.
- This course is available to those who have purchased the On-Demand Studio Training course.
Intelligent Insights: From Data to Action
- We have added a new module on the Title IV Financial Aid Report and information on the Context Library for Ask Your Data.
- This course is available to those who have purchased the On-Demand Intelligent Insights Training course.
Parchment Digital Badges Academy
- This course was updated on January 20, 2026, to reflect the rebranding from Canvas Credentials.
- This course is available to those who have purchased the On-Demand Parchment Digital Badges (formerly Credentials) Academy Training course.
🤝 Partnership Courses
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Nolej: A New Way of Learning and Training
- This course was launched January 20, 2026, and explores how Nolej leverages AI to make learning creation simple and engaging.
- Available to all On-Demand Training Portal users. For those with a Free subscription level to the Portal, access to the course can be found in the Partnership Hub Course.
Peer Learning with Peerceptiv
- Learn how to improve student outcomes through research-backed peer learning.
- Available to all On-Demand Training Portal users. For those with a Free subscription level to the Portal, access to the course can be found in the Partnership Hub Course.
🎙️ Implementation Webinar Series
We are excited to be continuing our quarterly Implementation Webinar series designed to support Canvas Administrators during setup, rollout, and early adoption. These sessions are built to help you better understand admin functionality, available training resources, and how to get the most value from your On-Demand Training Portal subscription. Canvas Admins will leave with tangible takeaways as well to aid in implementing training supports.
🚀 What’s Next?
We have some exciting projects in the works for Quarter 2, 2026:
- Expanded IgniteAI Training: Look for new content in the "IgniteAI in Action" course covering the Alt Text Generator and a high level intro to the IgniteAI Agent.
- In-Depth IgniteAI Agent Course: We will be launching a dedicated, separate course focused entirely on the IgniteAI Agent to help you get the most out of this powerful tool.
- Accessibility Updates: Content updates are coming to include the new Course Accessibility Checker.
- Global Reach: The Canvas Basics course will be launching in Spanish and Portuguese!
💬 Final Thoughts
We'd love to hear how you are using the On-Demand Training Portal! Share your experience in the comments. Until next time, Stay Informed; Stay Flexible; Stay Trained!
