12 week self-paced hybrid course
Study at your own pace, when you want. Fast-track or take your time — 12 months access.
3 × one-on-one coaching sessions
90-minute sessions with a senior instructional designer. Targeted feedback on your work.
Instructional Design toolkit + templates
LIFETIME ACCESS — a complete set of guides and templates to design, develop and evaluate your own learning programs.
Overview
Master the end-to-end process of instructional design, drawing on the popular and industry-respected ADDIE model.
Industry leading 12-week eLearning course and virtual coaching sessions, developed by our team of instructional design experts.
This program offers key insights and practical tools to build exceptional learning design skills. Kick-start your portfolio and apply learning theories, instructional design principles and innovative technologies.
Practise using your new templates and guides to create impactful programs. Experience personalised coaching sessions tailored to your needs, providing targeted feedback and support.
This program is ideal for…
- Anyone starting their career in instructional design
- Instructional designers who want to deepen their expertise
- Teachers looking for a career change
- Learning and development consultants
- Higher education professionals
- Facilitators and trainers designing learning
- eLearning developers who want to broaden their skills
Module 12: AI in Instructional Design
Learn how to leverage the power of AI to streamline your workflow, make data-driven decisions, and free up your time to focus on what really matters: crafting learning experiences that make a real impact.
What will this program help you to do?
Recognise adult learning principles that underpin effective instructional design.
Conduct a Learning Needs Analysis (LNA) to uncover capability gaps, using relevant tools.
Write active learning outcomes, based on identified needs.
Design impactful learning experiences for different modalities, in alignment with learning outcomes.
Apply visual design principles to materials development for effective learning and engagement.
Use practical tools and templates to bring the ADDIE process to life.
Draw on key instructional design consulting skills to ensure relevancy and accuracy of learning solution.
6 reasons why
Study at your own pace – when you want, where you want. Accelerate and fast-track your development, or take your time – it’s up to you!
Review the learning theories and design principles that underpin instructional design decisions. Develop key consulting skills to keep projects on track.
Step through the instructional design process to develop your very own program and learning materials to add to your portfolio.
Use our Instructional Design Toolkit – a set of guides and templates to design, develop and evaluate your own learning programs.
Team up with one of our Senior Consultants. They will help you harness your strengths and lift your capabilities with targeted and supportive feedback.
Consider cutting-edge technologies that are revolutionising learning, including AI to streamline your workflow.
Why be an instructional designer?
What do instructional designers do?
Instructional designers might also be called:
- Learning designer
- Learning experience designer (LXD)
- eLearning developer
- Learning and development specialist
- Educational designer
Instructional designers may dabble in:
- Graphic design
- Desktop publishing
- Video/podcast production
Course structure
Our 12-module curriculum is built around the ADDIE model. Each module combines theory, templates and practice activities.
FAQs
You will have 12 months of access to the course and to use the coaching sessions. You can go as fast or as slow as you like! Self-paced learning: Around 10 hours. Application of learning via relevant project. Time to complete project may vary.
There are none! Whether you’re an instructional design newbie or a seasoned pro, our tools and templates have got you covered.
You will receive three 90-minute coaching sessions with one of our senior instructional designers for specific support and tailored feedback!
Deep Dives into Your Work: We don’t just skim; we dive deep to offer constructive feedback. | Q&A Time: Have questions? Need clarity? We’re all ears and ideas! | Tailored Growth Path: Our coaching isn’t one-size-fits-all. We’re here to push your boundaries, deepen your insights, and sharpen those consulting skills that set great designers apart.
Payment can be made online by credit card or PayPal. Please contact us if you prefer an invoice. You can also pay in 4 instalments.
We recommend Google Chrome or Firefox to view the eLearning. We’ve got you covered with Microsoft Office templates and guides. We’re big fans of Rise 360 as an eLearning authoring tool.
Yes! On successful completion of your project, you will receive a certificate from Instructional Design Australia to recognise the development of your professional capabilities. Add to your LinkedIn profile and resume!
You can use the ADDIE Toolkit of instructional design templates and guides forever. Feel free to make copies and tweak them. Just remember, we still own the copyright, so please don’t share or sell the course or templates to anyone else.
We offer Instructional Design for Teams – the perfect blend of theory, practical tools and collaborative learning! Visit instructionaldesign.com.au for more details.
Certainly! Instructional Design for Your Organisation offers a tailored experience. Contact us at info@instructionaldesign.com.au to find out more.
What’s the buzz?
See what our recent graduates say about the course.
Your Coaches
One of our senior instructional designers will cheer on your development by sharing tips and feedback as you complete your project!
Bianca
Director
As the Director of IDA, Bianca has over 20 years of senior learning consulting experience working with organisations across various industries.
Will
Senior Instructional Designer
Will boasts a decade in coaching and instructional design, committed to innovative training solutions. With a data-driven and client-centric approach, he excels in timely, tailored programs.
Tarsh
Senior Instructional Designer
Tarsh has been working with IDA since 2018. Tarsh comes from the corporate banking sector, where she developed learning solutions for engagement and change initiatives.
Olivia
Senior Consultant
As a Senior Consultant with IDA for 10 years, Olivia has strengths in developing creative blended learning solutions that provide purposeful, relevant and impactful learning experiences.
Mike
Managing Partner
Managing Partner Mike has 25 years of experience in HR, L&D, sales/marketing and general management. Mike has particular strengths in project management to lead and deliver on capability uplift for complex change and transformation projects.
About us — Who are we?
We’re curious crafters of meaningful and impactful learning experiences. Leaders in the world of instructional design since 2009, we are proud to have partnered with key Australian organisations across diverse industries. More than learning designers; we’re capability shifters.
We’re part of the Hungry Minds Learning Group.
Who do we work with?
We’ve partnered with key Australian organisations across diverse industries since 2009.
