Fundamentals of Instructional Design +

Fundamentals of Instructional Design +

Elevate your career with the Fundamentals of Instructional Design program, designed to ground your approach to adult learning in proven theory and practice. This comprehensive five-module journey will deepen your expertise in instructional design and talent development. In today’s dynamic work environment, effective training is essential to employee productivity, safety, and retention by up to 60% and increase productivity by over 20%.

• Gain in-depth insights into the complete instructional design process.

• Learn to create engaging experiences that drive practical application and lasting impact.

• Acquire hands-on skills with proven, industry-leading strategies and methodologies.

• Collaborate with a vibrant community of industry peers to expand your professional network.

• Develop the expertise to design, develop, and present innovative learning solutions.

Secure your spot in our August cohort and prepare to offer the training your employees and leaders need!

Who should attend?

• New and aspiring instructional designers and trainers

• Professionals looking to expand their skill set

Session Descriptions  

August 18, 2025 | 9am-12pm | Zoom

Module 1: Introduction to Instructional Design in an Organizational Setting with Marla Turner

• Presented with an organizational need, determine an information gathering strategy to support a needs assessment. 

• When communicating with stakeholders, explain the benefits of conducting a needs assessment. 

• Following a needs assessment, plan how to effectively communicate the conclusions to relevant stakeholders. 

• Summarize the value of an instructional design process and the ADDIE course development process. 

August 19, 2025 | 9am-12pm | Zoom

Module 2: Learner Analysis in Instructional Design with Amanda Otto

• Discuss the benefits and challenges of conducting a needs analysis 

• Define performance gap and root cause analysis

• Discuss the benefits of conducting a learner analysis, and ways to integrate into your training practice. 

• Consider design implications based on your audience. 

• Define behavioral language and learner characteristics. 

• Define and develop a task analysis. 

August 20, 2025 | 9am-12pm | Zoom

Module 3: Objective Driven Course Design with Dr. Suzanne Dunn 

• Describe Bloom’s taxonomy

• Explain why we use Bloom’s taxonomy to turn task statements into learning objectives

• Discuss the three components of effective learning objectives

• Write measurable learning objectives

• Name at least 4 principles of adult learning theory. 

August 21, 2025 | 9am-12pm | Zoom

Module 4: Writing Learning Objectives and Creating a Course Outline with (Facilitator to be announced) 

• Define and consider each key stakeholder

• Synthesize needs analysis and needs assessment results

• Vary how they present recommendations for different key stakeholder audiences

• Write a terminal objectives

• Write an enabling objective

August 22, 2025 | 9am-12 pm | Zoom

Module 5: Creating a Course Development and Implementation Plan (Facilitator to be announced) 

• Design a sample course development and implementation plan that includes pre, during and post course elements using an evaluation template. 

• Include assessment and evaluation in a course development and implementation plan. 

• List common learning assets 

Bonus Module: Presentation Skills with Dr. Erick Darnell

• Guidelines for Presenting

• Presentation Practice

Program Details

• Sessions are held virtually over Zoom. Links to the Zoom meeting are sent prior to each session.

• Because our sessions use all of the interactivity tools available from Zoom, joining the training from a desktop or laptop computer is strongly recommended.

• Enrollment is limited to 20 participants.

• Though this course is offered virtually, it is not a class specific to virtual training or virtual platforms, such as Zoom.

Additional Information

• Online registration is available until August 15, 2025. 

• Groups of 5 or more may receive a 20% discount on pricing.  Contact us to help get registered.

• Discounted registration, at the member rate, is available for our partner organizations (ICF, NSA, ODN, SHRM only).

Recertification Credits

CPTD (estimated 16 hours)

CPTDs earn one recertification point/credit for each physical hour of continuing education within one’s current role/job or involving a new experience or content. You will need to keep records of the event and prepare any paperwork required by National ATD. Visit the CPTD Website for complete information.

HRCI and SHRM

This program may be eligible for self-certification for HRCI and SHRM recertification credits. You will need to keep records of the event and prepare any paperwork required by either HRCI and SHRM. Visit either the HRCI website or SHRM website for more information.

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ATD Capability Model

We have determined that the following Capabilities apply to this program: Learning Sciences, Instructional Design, Training Delivery & Facilitation.