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Learning Design Basics

Learn the basics of effective instructional design.

This on-demand e-learning course is available online immediately after purchase. Within the course you will have the opportunity to personalize your learning by viewing videos, interacting with content, hearing from experts, and planning for your future. You will have access to the course(s) for 12 months from your registration date.

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On Demand
Credits: CEU 0.15
Level: Informed
Role(s): Trainer/Facilitator More
Language(s): English
Capability Area(s): Instructional Design

Pricing

$195
Member
$295
Nonmember
Course Info

This course equips you to design more effectively by gaining a solid foundation in learning theories and a thorough understanding of how adults learn best. Identify the characteristics of learners and select appropriate instructional methods to create effective, targeted learning solutions that meet individual needs and organizational goals.

Gain knowledge of instructional design models and how they can be used to provide structure and meaning to the learning design.

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This course equips you to design more effectively by gaining a solid foundation in learning theories and a thorough understanding of how adults learn best. Identify the characteristics of learners and select appropriate instructional methods to create effective, targeted learning solutions that meet individual needs and organizational goals.

Gain knowledge of instructional design models and how they can be used to provide structure and meaning to the learning design.

Why Should I Attend?

  • Learn the theories that underlie sound instructional design practices.
  • Explore models for designing effective learning.
  • Hear practitioners share their knowledge and experience.
  • Have access to an ATD expert facilitator within the course.

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What You Will Learn
  • Describe the five most well-known adult learning theories and when to use them.
  • Explain the most prevalent learning theories and models and when to apply them.
  • Explain the various drivers of performance gaps in addition to the need for training.
  • Choose the best instructional systems design (ISD) model for a given learning event.
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COURSE TOPICS
Topic 1: The Role of Adult Learning Theories
Talent development professionals should have a working knowledge of adult learning theories. In this topic, you will learn how to describe the five most well-known adult learning theories and when to use them.
Topic 2: Learning Models and Memory
Scientific learning theories explain how knowledge is stored and retrieved in the brain. In this topic, you will learn about the most influential learning models and when to apply them.
Topic 3: Human Performance Improvement (HPI)
Talent development professionals should understand how to use the HPI process to determine whether or not training is truly the solution. In this topic, you will learn how to explain the various drivers of performance gaps.
Topic 4: Instructional Design Models
Talent development professionals should have a working knowledge of instructional systems design models that provide structure to learning design. In this topic, you will practice choosing the best model for a learning event.
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Who Should Attend

Appropriate for those who have been asked to take on new duties and need to quickly upskill.

This course is appropriate for those early in their career or making a career shift. This may include instructional designers, independent consultants, professional trainers or facilitators, or training coordinators.

Level: Informed
Roles: Trainer/Facilitator, Training/Talent Development Coordinator, Instructional Designer
Language: English
Facilitators
Darryl Wyles

Things To Know

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS

Full completion of the on-demand program within the 12-month access period is mandatory in order to receive CEUs. Participants who complete all aspects of the program will see their completion status reflected on their transcript in MyATD.

If applicable, a certificate will be issued through MyATD at the end of the program.

CREDITS

1.5 learning hours

0.15 CEUs awarded

This program is eligible for 1.5 professional development hours or recertification points from the ATD Certification Institute (ATD CI) for the APTD or CPTD credential.

This program has been approved for 1.5 (General) recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR, and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute.

This program is valid for 1.5 PDCs for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit shrm.org/certification.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

A laptop computer with Wi-Fi capability is recommended to access all on-demand courses. For the best learning experience, we suggest using the Chrome browser.

READY TO GET STARTED?

Once your registration is complete, you will receive an email confirmation with instructions on how to log in and access the course in MyATD. Visit MyATD to check your course status and enrollment details, view credits, or download your certificate if applicable.

TRANSFERS/CANCELLATIONS

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