

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.
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.
- 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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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.
Things To Know
ATTENDANCE
On Demand
Full completion of the program within the one-year 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 the ATD Learning Portal.
If applicable, a certificate will be issued to you through the ATD Learning Portal 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.
ATD LEARNING PORTAL
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TRANSFERS/CANCELLATIONS
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