Fundamentals of Instructional Design

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Fundamentals of Instructional Design

This course is part of Instructional Design Principles Specialization

Instructor: Madecraft

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

How to write measurable learning objectives and run a needs analysis to confirm training is the right solution before you build.
How to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate a learning experience across in-person, virtual, and self-paced formats.
How to choose and use the core ID tools, from authoring software to video, audio, and design, without overspending.

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This course is part of the Instructional Design Principles Specialization

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There are 5 modules in this course

By the end of this course, you'll be able to define what instructional designers actually do, write measurable learning objectives, run a needs analysis, choose the right training solution, and build, deliver, and evaluate learning experiences with confidence. You'll also know your way around the core tools of the trade, from authoring software to video, audio, and design.

Whether you're a curious beginner, a teacher eyeing a career change, or an employee who keeps getting asked to "train the new hire," this course gives you a practical, no-nonsense foundation in the full instructional design process. You'll gain skills you can apply immediately at work and a clear roadmap for building the rest through self-study. What makes this course different is its honesty and its humor. Instead of drowning you in theory, your instructor walks you through how the job really works in the real world, wrapped in pop-culture references and terrible jokes that make the knowledge stick. If you've ever wondered whether instructional design is for you, this course is the friendliest, most useful place to find out.

If you’ve ever struggled to explain what an instructional designer actually does, you’re not alone, and that ambiguity can make breaking into the field feel intimidating. In this module, you’ll map out the role, its many job titles, and the responsibilities employers look for, so you can read a job posting and turn it into a focused self-study plan.

What's included

5 videos1 reading1 assignment

Your training only works if it’s built on how adults actually learn and on the problems your business needs solved today. In this module, you’ll turn those insights into measurable objectives and well-chunked content so you can design learning experiences that stick and prove their worth.

What's included

7 videos1 reading2 assignments

7 videosTotal 20 minutes

Falling Into Training2 minutes
Understanding Adult Learning3 minutes
Connecting ID to Business3 minutes
Learning for Right Now3 minutes
Setting Measurable Goals3 minutes
Chunking Content3 minutes
But I'm Bad at X3 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Why Adults Don't Learn Like Kids10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 35 minutes

What Makes Training Stick15 minutes
Write an Objective You Can Actually Measure20 minutes

Even a polished training is worthless if you solve the wrong problem or skip the planning that keeps a project on track. In this module, you’ll move through the full instructional design process from needs analysis to evaluation so you can deliver solutions that work and back them with evidence.

What's included

6 videos1 reading2 assignments

6 videosTotal 16 minutes

Conducting a Needs Analysis2 minutes
Finding Your Solution2 minutes
Designing and Planning2 minutes
Developing the Deliverables3 minutes
Implementing the Solution2 minutes
Evaluating Impact3 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Plan First, Build Later10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 35 minutes

From Problem to Proof15 minutes
Your Implementation Readiness20 minutes

Choosing the right tools is what turns your solid plan into a learning experience people actually want to use. In this module, you’ll get oriented to the authoring, video, audio, and design tools of the trade so you can pick the ones that fit your project and start building with confidence.

What's included

4 videos1 reading2 assignments

Knowing the craft is only half the job; you still have to navigate real people, real rooms, and real delivery formats. In this module, you’ll work through collaborating with experts and designing for in-person, virtual, and asynchronous settings so you can choose the right approach and deliver it well.

What's included

5 videos1 reading2 assignments

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