To learn how to design effective training and learning experiences using evidence-based learning theories and systematic design processes.

• the theoretical foundations of instructional design
• instructional design models
• the analysis phase of instructional design
• understanding learners, learning environments, and learning tasks

What is Instructional Design?

Instructional Design is the systematic process of designing learning experiences that help people acquire knowledge, skills, or competencies.

It combines:

• learning theory
• instructional strategies
• analysis of learners and contexts
• assessment methods

to create effective educational solutions.

Deeper Insight

Instructional design is not about creating courses. It is about solving performance problems.

Example:

Bad approach

“Employees need a training course.”

Better approach

“Employees are making mistakes in customer onboarding — what intervention will fix this?”