Instructional Design for Professional Learning Training in Pretoria, South Africa by EduCore Global Skills

Module 1: Foundations of Instructional Design

Core competencies for Foundations of Instructional Design.

• Definition, scope, and purpose of instructional design (ID)
• The role of the instructional designer in organizations
• Key learning theories: behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism, connectivism
• Overview of ID models (ADDIE, SAM, Backward Design, Merrill's Principles)
• Differences between training, education, and performance support

Module 2: Understanding Adult and Professional Learners

Core competencies for Understanding Adult and Professional Learners.

• Principles of andragogy and adult learning
• Motivation, engagement, and barriers to learning at work
• Learner personas and audience profiling
• Accessibility, inclusion, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
• Cultural and contextual considerations in professional learning

Module 3: Needs Analysis and Performance Consulting

Core competencies for Needs Analysis and Performance Consulting.

• Identifying business problems and performance gaps
• Training vs. non-training solutions
• Conducting needs assessments: surveys, interviews, observation, data review
• Task, job, and content analysis
• Working with stakeholders and subject matter experts (SMEs)

Module 4: Learning Objectives and Outcomes

Core competencies for Learning Objectives and Outcomes.

• Writing measurable objectives (SMART, ABCD format)
• Bloom's Taxonomy and other cognitive frameworks
• Aligning objectives with job tasks and business goals
• Competency frameworks and skills mapping
• Prioritizing and sequencing learning outcomes

Module 5: Course Structure and Curriculum Design

Core competencies for Course Structure and Curriculum Design.

• Structuring modules, lessons, and learning paths
• Chunking content and managing cognitive load
• Blended, synchronous, asynchronous, and microlearning formats
• Design documents, storyboards, and course blueprints
• Aligning content, activities, and assessments (constructive alignment)

Module 6: Instructional Strategies and Learner Engagement

Core competencies for Instructional Strategies and Learner Engagement.

• Active learning techniques: case studies, simulations, role-plays
• Scenario-based and problem-based learning
• Gamification and social/collaborative learning
• Facilitation techniques for instructor-led training (ILT and VILT)
• Job aids, coaching, and on-the-job learning transfer

Module 7: Assessment and Feedback Design

Core competencies for Assessment and Feedback Design.

• Formative vs. summative assessment
• Writing effective quiz questions and performance tasks
• Rubrics, checklists, and competency-based assessment
• Designing meaningful feedback and remediation
• Certification, credentialing, and digital badges

Module 8: Developing Learning Materials and Digital Content

Core competencies for Developing Learning Materials and Digital Content.

• Writing for learning: clarity, tone, and plain language
• Visual design principles for slides, handouts, and e-learning
• Authoring tools (Articulate Storyline/Rise, Adobe Captivate, H5P)
• Video, audio, and interactive media production basics
• Working with Learning Management Systems (LMS), SCORM, xAPI, and LMS content packaging

Module 9: Evaluating Training Effectiveness

Core competencies for Evaluating Training Effectiveness.

• Kirkpatrick's Four Levels and the Phillips ROI model
• Designing evaluation plans and choosing metrics
• Learning analytics and data collection methods
• Measuring behavior change and business impact
• Reporting results and driving continuous improvement

Module 10: Project Management, Implementation, and Emerging Trends

Core competencies for Project Management, Implementation, and Emerging Trends.

• Managing ID projects: scoping, timelines, budgets, and vendors
• Piloting, rollout, and change management
• Building a portfolio and professional practice
• AI in instructional design: content generation, personalization, and ethics
• Emerging trends: adaptive learning, immersive learning (AR/VR), and learning in the flow of work

How is Instructional Design for Professional Learning Training delivered?

Instructional Design for Professional Learning Training is delivered through instructor-led classroom, live online, private in-house corporate training depending on the selected cohort or organizational arrangement.

What are the fees for Instructional Design for Professional Learning Training?

The published course investment is KES 80,000 and USD 3,200. Location-specific fees are shown where configured.

How long is Instructional Design for Professional Learning Training?

Instructional Design for Professional Learning Training runs for 5 Days unless a customized corporate schedule is agreed.

Do participants receive a certificate for Instructional Design for Professional Learning Training?

Participants who complete the course receive a Certificate of Completion from EduCore Global Skills.

Where can I take Instructional Design for Professional Learning Training?

Instructional Design for Professional Learning Training is available in Pretoria, South Africa. Current dates are shown only where real sessions have been configured.

Who should attend Instructional Design for Professional Learning Training?

Instructional Design for Professional Learning Training is designed for Managers, Supervisors, Team Leaders, Executives, Department Heads, Project Leads and organizations that need practical capability in Leadership, People, and Organizational Management.

What are the prerequisites for Instructional Design for Professional Learning Training?

No mandatory prerequisite is required unless stated in the course outline. Practical workplace experience in the subject area is helpful.