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EDU RDSN 120x120_ATD_SELF-PACED BADGE
EDU RDSN 120x120_ATD_SELF-PACED BADGE

Designing and Developing Learning Materials

Create robust, learner-centric materials for better learning experiences.

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 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

Well-designed learning materials enhance the results of a learning experience regardless of the environment in which the course is being delivered. A solid understanding of how to design learning materials that put the learner first will enhance your skill set.

In this course you will learn foundational principles of designing materials for effective learning experiences.

Why Should I Attend?

Well-designed learning materials enhance the results of a learning experience regardless of the environment in which the course is being delivered. A solid understanding of how to design learning materials that put the learner first will enhance your skill set.

In this course you will learn foundational principles of designing materials for effective learning experiences.

Why Should I Attend?

  • Explore the principles of learner-centered design and receive a checklist with guidelines for designing learning materials.
  • Personalize your learning with a deep dive into developing learning materials you want to know more about.
  • 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
  • Articulate the importance of designing with the learner and the learning objectives in mind.
  • Summarize techniques that can be used to develop learning materials.
  • Describe specific characteristics of effectively designed learning materials.
  • Summarize the principles for developing effective materials to assess learning.
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COURSE TOPICS
Topic 1: Designing Learning Materials With the Learner in Mind
The effectiveness of any course can be enhanced with well-designed learning materials. In this topic, you will learn how to articulate the importance of designing with the learner and the learning objectives in mind.
Topic 2: Techniques for Developing Learning Materials
When developing learning materials, it is important to keep the course objectives and needs of the learning audience in mind. In this topic, you will learn techniques that can be used to develop learning materials and ensure they are accessible to all.
Topic 3: A Closer Look at Design
Design begins once the talent development professional has decided on the kind of learning material. In this topic, you will learn to describe specific characteristics of effectively designed learning materials.
Topic 4: Designing Materials to Assess Learning
Whether formative or summative, the evaluation of learning materials should be tied to objectives. In this topic, you will summarize the principles for effectively assessing learning.
Who Should Attend

This course is appropriate for those early in their career or making a career shift as well as for those who conduct training or design and develop training. This may include professional trainers, facilitators, training consultants, corporate trainers, faculty developers, training coordinators, instructional designers, instructional systems specialists, internal trainers, e-learning developers, and curriculum writers.

It is also appropriate for those who have been asked to take on new duties and need to quickly upskill.

Level: Informed
Roles: Trainer/Facilitator, Training/Talent Development Coordinator, Instructional Designer
Language: English
Dates & Locations
Facilitators
Jared Douglas

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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