Instructional Design Certificate
Leverage exclusive ATD tools and templates to develop the most powerful, bottom-line focused learning.
Developed for participants new to instructional design or for those who want to gain a comprehensive skill set, this is the complete workshop for designing outcome-based training.
With instructional design training you’ll learn best practices for conducting a needs assessment, completing a
job/task analysis, and designing and developing courses using exclusive ATD templates. Discover a structured step-
by-step process you can follow and apply immediately to your own training program development.
Earning this instructional design certificate gives you easy access to tools you’ll put to great use in your training
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With instructional design training you’ll learn best practices for conducting a needs assessment, completing a
job/task analysis, and designing and developing courses using exclusive ATD templates. Discover a structured step-
by-step process you can follow and apply immediately to your own training program development.
Earning this instructional design certificate gives you easy access to tools you’ll put to great use in your training
initiatives. You’ll learn to design a complete program that aligns with your business goals, including participant
guides, instructor guides, visual support, and other materials. In addition, you’ll have an opportunity to work on
your own real-world program throughout the course.
This certificate is aligned with the instructional design area of expertise in the ATD Competency Model, which
serves as the foundation for ATD Certification Institute, Master Series programs and APTD and CPLP certifications.
WHY SHOULD I ATTEND?
- Gain a strong foundation in the needs assessment and analysis process, ensure your training initiatives are effective and aligned with organization goals and expectations, and make the impact that you and your organization expect.
- Develop engaging instructional events that take human memory and learning processes into account.
- Learn how to determine which tools and instructional formats will deliver the best learning outcomes.
- Collect data from subject matter experts and other stakeholders, and identify the competencies and tasks that will enable the achievement of business goals.
- Create participant and facilitator guides and supporting materials to maximize learning and support on-the-job performance.
PROGRAM TAKEAWAYS
The Instructional Design Certificate materials model best practices so you can experience outcome-based training from a learner’s perspective. The program contains more than 15 ATD-exclusive job aids, process documents, templates, and checklists, including:
- needs assessment process
- interview guide
- task analysis checklist
- lesson outline
- design document.
* formerly Designing Learning Certificate
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- Describe and apply the ADDIE model.
- Conduct a training needs assessment that aligns performance needs with organizational results.
- Select and use data collection techniques as part of the training needs assessment process.
- Demonstrate how to structure instructional events that address psychological learning processes.
- Apply the ROPES phases of instruction to construct effective learning events.
- Write complete learning objectives based on observable actions or behaviors.
- Select learning methods and media to support the attainment of learning objectives.
- Apply guidelines to the use of visuals, text, and audio in instructional materials.
- Create participant guides, facilitator guides, and supporting materials.
- Prepare reports that document the training needs assessment, program design, and recommendations for training implementation, including pilot tests and rollout.
- Develop an evaluation strategy for training initiatives.
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Instructional Design Certificate Brochure
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ADDIE Overview
How HPI and ADDIE Work Together
Organizational Analysis
Performance Analysis
Performer Analysis
Data Collection Techniques
Evaluation Planning
Needs Assessment Report
The Psychological Processes of Learning
Gagne’s 9 Events of Learning
Bloom’s Domains and Taxonomy of Learning
Writing Learning Objectives
Instructional Methods and Media
Course and Lesson Outlines (ROPES)
Assembling a Design Document
Developing Materials for the Classroom
Developing Materials for the Facilitator
Developing Materials for the Learner
Developing Assessment Materials
Preparing Facilitators
Running a Pilot and Making Revisions
Course Follow-Up
ROI (Level 5) Evaluation
Performance Analysis: Key Tasks and Competencies Slide Example
Nominal Group Technique Focus Group
Priority Matrix Technique
Affinity Sort Technique
Gagne’s 9 Instructional Events
What Must Be Done
Learning Styles: Going, Going, Almost Gone
Blended Learning That Works (TD at Work)
Sample Design Documents
Effective Job Aids
Why Aesthetics Matter
Crash Course in Visual Design of Your Learning Presentation
The Art of Test Creation
Glossary of Terms
ATD Competency Model
The Basics of ISD Revisited
Reliable Utility Case Study
Developed for participants new to instructional design or for those who want to gain a comprehensive skill set, this is the complete workshop for designing outcome-based training.
ATD Education programs are designed primarily for learning professionals – trainers, instructional designers, and organizational development practitioners – but also greatly benefit anyone within an organization who is responsible for developing others, from managers to human resources specialists.
“If content is king, then this program deserves our fealty. It’s a full-featured, well-rounded design course. If you're seeking to improve your design skills, this is the course to take. The trainer was world class, and the participants amazing.”
"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."
"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."
Things to Know
ATTENDANCE
For full-day face-to-face and live online programs, participation in all originally scheduled days of the program, including both face-to-face and live online formats, is mandatory in order to receive the certificate of completion and CEUs. Participants who miss more than two hours of the entire program will not be eligible to receive the certificate. Participants who fulfill the attendance requirement will receive a certificate at the end of the program.
For multi-week, live online programs with five or more sessions, one missed live session can be made up by listening to the session recording in full. Participants who miss more than one live session will not be eligible to receive the certificate. To be marked complete for that one session, please email [email protected]. For programs with four or fewer sessions, attendance at all live sessions is required to receive a certificate. All sessions will be recorded and available for participants to review throughout the program for your reference.
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. Please note that using a tablet or mobile device significantly limits your ability to fully and actively participate.
If you meet the eligibility requirements, a certificate will be issued to you through the ATD Learning Platform at the end of the program.
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 www.shrm.org/certification.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
A laptop computer with Wi-Fi capability is required for both face-to-face and online programs. Please do not bring mobile devices (phones, tablets, etc.) in lieu of a laptop. There will be no computers available on-site for participants. Note: You might not have an optimal experience if you are using Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge to access your courses. Chrome is the recommended browser.
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- Engage with your facilitator and peers.
- Access pre-work assignments.
- View any technical requirements.
- Review logistical information.
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