Instructional Design Training and Certification Course

Course Overview

This comprehensive course equips you with both the theoretical foundation and practical expertise required to become a successful instructional designer. Rooted in proven frameworks like the ADDIE model, the program is designed to help you apply instructional design principles in real-world learning environments.

You’ll start with a deep dive into the evolution of eLearning and understand how digital training is transforming the workplace. You’ll then explore the instructional design process, learning how to navigate each phase of ADDIE effectively.

As you progress, you’ll build skills in needs assessment and task analysis to accurately define learner profiles and training requirements. You’ll then learn how to develop measurable learning objectives, structure content using Bloom’s Taxonomy, and sequence material for maximum impact.

The course takes you further by exploring instructional methods, delivery formats, and evaluation techniques including the Kirkpatrick model. You’ll also gain practical experience in collaborating with SMEs, structuring engaging content, and creating storyboards using Word and PowerPoint templates.

You’ll get hands-on exposure to courseware development tools and learn how to facilitate impactful virtual learning experiences. You’ll also understand how to support and manage live courses effectively. You will get introduced to learning platforms, helping you evaluate and implement LMS solutions and rapid authoring tools.

By the end of the program, you’ll be prepared to design and deliver learner-centered, performance-oriented training solutions, backed by checklists, templates, and frameworks. Whether you’re building internal L&D capabilities or transitioning into an ID role, this course ensures you’re ready to lead with confidence.

Unique Features of the Course

• Interactive Course
• Reflections
• Bonus Downloadable Resources
• Glossary
• Knowledge Check(s)
• Quiz

Table of Content

• Introduction
  • Why develop e-learning?
  • E-learning content
  • Types of e-learning content
  • Online facilitation and social interaction
  • Blended (face-to-face and online) learning
  • Mobile learning and microlearning solutions
• What is needed to develop e-learning?
  • The activities
  • The team
  • The technology
• Analyzing learning needs
  • The Need for training
  • Learner analysis- VAK Model
  • What should the course cover?
• Organizing your content
  • Defining Learning objectives using Bloom’s Taxonomy
  • Defining the course sequence
• Defining delivery, instructional, and evaluation methods
  • How to deliver the learning?
  • Defining Instructional methods
  • Defining the Evaluation strategy
    • Formative Evaluation
    • Summative Evaluation- Kirkpatrick’s model
  • Certifying competencies with digital badges
• The process of content development
  • How subject matter experts contribute to e-learning development
  • Tips for content development
  • Creating the storyboard
• Using instructional techniques for content development
  • Presenting different types of content
  • Using examples to improve learning
  • Developing practice and assessment tests
  • Using media elements
  • Using instructional approaches
• Courseware development
  • What does courseware development involve?
  • Authoring tools
  • Authoring tools for mobile learning
  • Selecting an authoring tool
• Delivering an online facilitated course
  • The facilitation team
  • Preparing the online course
  • Online course components
  • Using communication and collaboration tools for e-learning
• Learning platforms
  • What are learning platforms?
  • Proprietary vs. open-source Learning Management Systems (LMSs)
  • Moodle and other open-source LMS solutions
  • How to choose the most effective learning platform?

Intended audience

This course is intended for undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as working professionals from all streams/departments/functions who wants to become an Instructional Designer.