Instructional Design Training

Lesson 1 • How Adults Learn

Applies andragogy and self-directed learning principles to workplace training. Explains why adult learner assumptions shape every design decision.

Lesson 2 • What Instructional Design Is

Defines ID as a systematic discipline distinct from teaching or content creation. Grounds the chapter by clarifying scope and professional identity.

Lesson 3 • Major Learning Theories

Surveys behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism, and connectivism. Connects each theory to practical design implications used throughout the course.

Lesson 1 • Audience Analysis

Profiles learners by demographics, prior knowledge, attitudes, and constraints. Ensures design decisions are grounded in real learner characteristics.

Lesson 2 • Data Collection Methods

Covers surveys, interviews, observations, and document review for gathering needs data. Teaches selection criteria based on context and available resources.

Lesson 3 • Needs Analysis Reporting

Structures findings into a clear report that justifies design recommendations. Connects analysis outputs to stakeholder decision-making and project approval.

Lesson 1 • Objectives Aligned to Business Goals

Connects learning objectives to organizational KPIs and performance outcomes. Demonstrates how alignment strengthens stakeholder buy-in and evaluation planning.

Lesson 2 • Bloom's Taxonomy in Practice

Maps cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains to verb selection. Enables designers to target the correct complexity level for each objective.

Lesson 3 • Anatomy of a Learning Objective

Breaks objectives into audience, behavior, condition, and degree components. Establishes the standard format used in all professional ID deliverables.

Lesson 1 • Matching Strategies to Objectives

Aligns instructional methods to cognitive level and content type. Prevents the common error of using passive strategies for high-level objectives.

Lesson 2 • Practice and Application Design

Designs deliberate practice activities that mirror real job performance. Ensures learners apply knowledge before assessment, reducing performance anxiety.

Lesson 3 • Storyboarding and Content Blueprinting

Translates strategy decisions into visual storyboards and content outlines. Produces the design artifact that guides development in later phases.

Lesson 4 • Engagement and Motivation Techniques

Uses the ARCS model and intrinsic motivation principles to sustain learner effort. Connects engagement design to completion rates and knowledge transfer.

Lesson 1 • Evaluation Frameworks

Applies Kirkpatrick's four levels and Phillips's ROI model to plan evaluation. Connects evaluation design to stakeholder reporting and program improvement.

Lesson 2 • Data Collection and Reporting

Selects data collection instruments and schedules for each evaluation level. Teaches how to present findings that drive program decisions.

Lesson 3 • Assessment Principles and Types

Distinguishes formative, summative, and diagnostic assessments by purpose and timing. Establishes validity and reliability as non-negotiable design standards.

Lesson 4 • Performance-Based Assessment

Designs authentic tasks and rubrics that assess real-world skill application. Aligns assessment fidelity to the complexity level of terminal objectives.

Lesson 1 • Accessibility and Inclusive Design

Applies universal design principles and accessibility guidelines to eLearning builds. Ensures all learners, including those with disabilities, can access content.

Lesson 2 • Quality Assurance and Publishing

Establishes QA checklists for functionality, accuracy, and accessibility before launch. Covers publishing workflows and LMS upload procedures.

Lesson 3 • Interactivity and Branching Scenarios

Designs click-through interactions, drag-and-drop activities, and decision branches. Increases engagement and cognitive processing beyond passive content consumption.

Lesson 4 • eLearning Authoring Tool Landscape

Compares rapid authoring, slide-based, and HTML5 tools by capability and use case. Guides tool selection based on project requirements and team skills.

Lesson 1 • Job Aids and Performance Support

Designs reference tools that support performance at the point of need. Distinguishes job aids from training and identifies when each is appropriate.

Lesson 2 • Virtual Instructor-Led Training Design

Adapts ILT design principles to synchronous online delivery platforms. Addresses engagement, breakout activities, and technology management in virtual sessions.

Lesson 3 • Blended Learning Architecture

Sequences online, in-person, and on-the-job components into a unified learning journey. Optimizes each modality for what it does best.

Lesson 4 • Designing Instructor-Led Training

Structures ILT sessions with clear objectives, activities, and timing. Applies active learning principles to reduce lecture-heavy, passive delivery.

Lesson 1 • Timelines and Resource Estimation

Builds realistic timelines using ID-specific effort ratios and resource availability. Teaches estimation techniques that account for review cycles and revisions.

Lesson 2 • Scoping and Project Planning

Defines project scope, deliverables, and constraints using a design brief. Prevents scope creep by establishing clear boundaries before development begins.

Lesson 3 • Review and Revision Workflows

Establishes structured review cycles with clear roles, deadlines, and feedback formats. Minimizes late-stage changes that derail timelines and budgets.

Lesson 4 • Project Closure and Handoff

Completes projects with documentation, lessons-learned reviews, and asset handoffs. Ensures maintainability and knowledge transfer after project completion.