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Self Paced Course

Cognitive Science in Learning

Leverage cognitive science for learning engagement and retention.

Understand the science of learning to effectively design learning experiences.

On Demand

member

$295.00

non-member

$395.00

Content

To effectively design learning experiences with high learner retention, instructional designers must be knowledgeable about the science of learning. This includes how to reduce cognitive load, consider and incorporate the process of learning new information into course design, and use deliberate strategies to increase long-term retention. In this course, you’ll learn how to successfully accomplish these and more.

To effectively design learning experiences with high learner retention, instructional designers must be knowledgeable about the science of learning. This includes how to reduce cognitive load, consider and incorporate the process of learning new information into course design, and use deliberate strategies to increase long-term retention. In this course, you’ll learn how to successfully accomplish these and more.

Content

Facilitated by Margie Meacham .

Facilitated by Margie Meacham.

Content

This course is also available through a subscription to ATD’s online course library .

This course is also available through a subscription to ATD’s online course library.

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Format

Format

On Demand

Roles

Roles

Instructional Designer, Trainer/Facilitator

Capability Areas

Capability Areas

Learning Sciences

Level

Level

Informed

Language(s)

Language(s)

English

Credits

Credits

APTD 0.75

CPTD 0.75

CEU 0.075

HRCI 0.75

PDC 0.75

Recognition

Recognition

Letter of Completion

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Credits & Recognition

Cognitive Science in LearningLetter of CompletionCognitive Science in Learning0.75 Learning HoursCognitive Science in Learning0.075 CEUs
Additional CreditsTypeCreditsActions
APTD CredentialProfessional Development Hours/Recertification Points 0.75More Info
CPTD CredentialProfessional Development Hours/Recertification Points0.75More Info
HR Certification Institute®Recertification Credit Hours0.75More Info
Society for Human Resource ManagementProfessional Development Credits (PDCs)0.75More Info

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