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Instructure Launches Canvas Career for Skills-Based Learning


Instructure Launches Canvas Career for Skills-Based Learning
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  • January 30, 2026

Instructure has announced the general availability of Canvas Career, an AI-powered, skills-first learning experience built specifically for adult learners and workforce-aligned training. As part of the Canvas ecosystem, Canvas Career enables organizations to design outcomes-focused pathways that map directly to in-demand skills, automate manual processes with AI, and deliver measurable results in skill development and employability.

Quick Intel

  • Canvas Career shifts learning from compliance-focused training to individualized, skills-based journeys aligned with real-world workforce needs.
  • The platform uses AI to reduce administrative overhead, curate personalized content, and provide scalable visibility into engagement, progress, and program impact.
  • Instructure's State of Learning and Readiness research shows nearly 75% of U.S. employed adults feel unprepared for career disruptions over the next five years, and half are unsure which skills employers value.
  • Canvas Career makes skill acquisition portable, trackable, and directly connected to career outcomes, addressing gaps in workforce readiness.
  • Early adopter Intelvio, a healthcare training provider, has migrated to Canvas Career to enhance employability focus, expand multi-course programs, and leverage AI for faster course creation and skills alignment.
  • Built natively with AI, the solution supports organizations in delivering scalable, career-connected learning across adult and workforce environments.

The launch responds to persistent challenges in workforce development, where high interest in upskilling collides with uncertainty about skill relevance and future adaptability. Many learners and organizations struggle with fragmented systems that fail to translate training into tangible career value.

Canvas Career addresses this by prioritizing skills over seat time, enabling organizations to build structured pathways that align learning directly with employer-valued competencies. AI capabilities automate curation, personalization, and progress tracking, freeing teams to focus on strategic outcomes rather than manual administration.

"People want to learn and grow, but many organizations struggle to turn that effort into real value," said Shiren Vijiasingam, chief product officer at Instructure. "Built AI-natively, Canvas Career helps organizations curate and deliver individualized learning journeys mapped directly to skills, while making progress portable, measurable and designed to scale as workforce needs continue to evolve."

Early implementation at Intelvio demonstrates practical impact. The online healthcare training provider uses Canvas Career to make skill development transparent and directly tied to employability. Learners gain clear visibility into how acquired competencies translate to workplace roles, while the organization scales programs more efficiently.

"Our goal has always been to connect education to employability," said Shauna Vorkink, chief learning officer at Intelvio. "Canvas Career helps learners see the real-world skills they're gaining and how those skills translate to the workforce."

After transitioning from standard Canvas, Intelvio is expanding Canvas Career across larger initiatives and integrating AI tools to streamline course development and strengthen alignment with industry demands.

Canvas Career extends Instructure's ecosystem to better serve adult learners and workforce training, complementing its established presence in K-12 and higher education. By embedding AI-driven intelligence and skills-focused design, the platform supports scalable, future-ready learning that bridges education and career success.

 

About Instructure

Instructure is shaping the future of learning by delivering a future-ready ecosystem that helps learners thrive in tomorrow's landscape. Our vision is to drive a future where education technology seamlessly amplifies human potential, empowering people to excel in a perpetually changing world. The Instructure ecosystem supports educators, institutions, and learners across K-12, higher education, and the workforce—enhancing experiences at every age, every stage, and every pivotal transition. Discover more at Instructure.com

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