Instructional Design Certificate
Leverage exclusive ATD templates and tools to develop the most powerful, bottom-line focused learning.
Design and develop outcome-based learning using proven instructional design approaches, practical models and templates, and an iterative process that considers learner and stakeholder input.
As an instructional designer, you have the power to impact organizational results by designing learning experiences that give participants the knowledge and skills needed to perform their jobs well. To be an effective instructional designer, you need a structured, step-by-step design process that you can rely upon to create outcome-based training.
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As an instructional designer, you have the power to impact organizational results by designing learning experiences that give participants the knowledge and skills needed to perform their jobs well. To be an effective instructional designer, you need a structured, step-by-step design process that you can rely upon to create outcome-based training.
In this Instructional Design Certificate course, you'll gain access to all the approaches, design models, and tools you need to create impactful learning events. The program consists of 10 modules that address all aspects of the instructional design process in detail: assessing organizational needs, designing the learning experience, developing materials, and evaluating effectiveness—giving you a complete playbook for how to create training programs. As you go through the course, you'll have the opportunity to practice each step of the design process—getting guidance and feedback along the way.
Why You Should Attend:
- Explore the breadth of the instructional design process from start to finish.
- Address common challenges such as engagement, motivation, and retention through good design.
- Gain access to a collection of more than 20 templates and tools you can use in your practice.
- Earn an industry-recognized certificate, continuing education credits, and an ATD digital badge to share with your networks.
ATD's Instructional Design Certificate is backed by years of research and learning science*. As an organization dedicated to the talent development profession, our instructional design courses have empowered thousands of designers to successfully create outcome-based learning events.
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ATD also offers instructional design certificate courses to support designers creating online learning events. These programs cover the entire instructional design process as well, but also offer strategies to address the unique needs and challenges of online learners:
• E-Learning Instructional Design Certificate: for professionals who design self-paced, e-learning courses and modules.
• Virtual Instructional Design Certificate: for professionals who design instructor-led courses hosted in a virtual classroom platform, such as Zoom, Webex, Microsoft Teams, or Adobe Connect.
*This course is based upon the Instructional Design Capability of the Talent Development Capability Model. The concepts covered in the course are reflected in the Talent Development Body of Knowledge (TDBoKTM), the definitive resource for the talent development profession, covering 23 capability areas. Read Less
- Apply learning theories and models, the ADDIE model, and the needs assessment process to training initiatives.
- Identify behavioral outcomes and create learning objectives.
- Apply the elements of the course design process to design, develop, and curate content for your learning experience.
- Identify design thinking and rapid prototyping techniques for course design activities.
- Apply a variety of course and process evaluation methods to course design activities.
- Determine your level of future readiness in instructional design and develop a plan for continued learning.
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Brochure
Instructional Design Certificate Brochure
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- The Role of Adult Learning Theories
- Learning Models and Memory
- Using the ATD Human Performance Improvement (HPI) Model in instructional design
- Instructional Design Models
- Definition and Value of a Needs Assessment
- Three Levels of Needs Assessment
- Six Steps of a Needs Assessment
- Data Collection Techniques
- Defining Outcomes and Objectives
- Behavioral Outcomes
- Learning Objectives
- Techniques for Writing Learning Objectives
- Instructional Modality Options
- Basic Course Design
- Course Map Plan and Modules
- What Are Instructional Methods?
- Instructional Method Options and Considerations
- Selecting Delivery Media and Technology
- The Two Major Categories of Learning
- Levels of Learning Considerations
- Techniques for Structuring Content
- Considerations for Structuring Content
- Using SMEs in Instructional Design
- Curation of Existing Content
- Creation of New Content
- Techniques for Developing Learner Centric Materials
- Designing Materials to Assess Learning
- How Design Thinking Can Improve Instructional Design
- Applying Design Thinking
- Rapid Methodologies and Prototyping
- Implementing and Evaluating
- Evaluating Talent Development Solutions
- Evaluation Methodologies
- Creating Evaluation Instruments
- Creating an Evaluation Plan
Developed for participants new to instructional design or for those who want to gain a comprehensive skill set for designing instructor-led learning, this certificate program covers the entirety of the instructional design capability in the Talent Development Capability ModelTM.
This program is appropriate for those who want a professional training certificate to verify their understanding of instructional design principles and practices. Applicable roles include instructional designers, independent consultants, professional trainers or facilitators, or training coordinators.
If you are designing self-paced, e-learning courses, consider our E-Learning Instructional Design Certificate instead. If you are designing learning events for a virtual classroom platform, such as Webex, Zoom, Adobe Connect, or Microsoft Teams, consider the Virtual Instructional Design Certificate.
"My favorite takeaway from the program was an in-depth lesson that took us from the needs analysis stage to the follow-up stage in easy-to-understand steps. Any level of trainer, leader, or developer of talent can learn from this class."
"My favorite takeaway from the program was the idea that less is more. Keeping information clean and simple and letting pictures in visuals explain themselves. Also, the importance of evaluations at all levels. The resources that you receive during the class make it worth your time. The sharing by the facilitator and the other participants expanded my way of thinking of designing learning."
"The course materials are well designed and very practical. The checklists and job aids will be very useful in designing instructional design programs. The program followed best practices in adult learning and focused on practical application. The activities were well designed and respectful of my professional experience and my time."
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COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
Participation in all originally scheduled days of the program, including both face-to-face and live online formats, and completion of all coursework is mandatory to receive the certificate of completion and continuing education credits.
Face-to-Face Programs:
Participants who miss more than two hours of the entire program will not be eligible to receive the certificate.
Live Online Programs:
ATD requires active participation throughout the program to receive credit. Active participation in live online sessions includes, but is not limited to, participating in virtual classroom activities, discussions, breakout sessions, and intersession work.
Make-up policy: You can miss and make up one session* by listening to a session recording. Instructions for reporting make-up sessions are posted on ATD’s learning platform.
*For full-day sessions, you can only miss up to 3.5 hours and make up the time by listening to the recording.
CREDITS
21.0 learning hours
2.1 CEUs awarded
This program is eligible for 21.0 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 21.0 (General) recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR, and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute.
This program is valid for 21.0 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 required to participate in ATD Master® Programs.
Face-to-Face Program Components (if applicable):
Please do not bring mobile devices (for example, phones or tablets) instead of a laptop. There will be no computers available on-site for participants. Note: You might not have an optimal experience using Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge to access your courses. Chrome is the recommended browser.
Live Online Program Components (if applicable):
You must log in to the learning platform to access course content and to join all live online sessions. Special software is not required. You only need a standard web browser and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) capability to participate. Please join your session from a location with a strong internet connection and plan to use VoIP for your audio during the entire session.
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