E-Learning Instructional Design Certificate

E-Learning and Its Benefits

A Framework for E-Learning Design

Finding the Performance Gap

Learning Objectives

Design for Learners vs. Content

Making E-Learning Accessible

Device and Display Considerations

Commit

Process

Practice

Prove

Perform

Anatomy of a Design Document

Assembling a Design Document

Apply the ATD e-learning design model to organize and guide the instructional design process.

Write performance-based learning objectives informed by a clearly identified learning gap.

Design learner-centered e-learning solutions that reflect cognitive load theory and promote engagement.

Complete an e-learning design document that outlines structure, content, and instructional strategies.

Write instructional content that supports clarity, engagement, and use in digital learning.

Complete a storyboard that translates a design document into a detailed plan for an e-learning module.

Create assessment strategies that align with objectives and accurately measure learner performance.

Interested in building e-learning courses? Consider a certificate program on authoring tools.

Looking to create polished, budget-friendly videos for e-learning? Try our certificate on filming and editing training videos.

Interested in learning how to incorporate AI into the instructional design process, try our workshop on AI for instructional design.

Gain a foundation in e-learning instructional design concepts and best practices and apply them to e-learning design plans.

Explore ways to present, structure, and sequence e-learning content that is learner-centric, engaging, and effective.

Gain access to a collection of templates and tools you can use in designing e-learning courses immediately on the job.

Advance your instructional design career with an industry-recognized ATD certificate, continuing education credits, and an ATD digital badge to share with your networks.

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