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Instructional Design Certificate Program

This comprehensive program for powerful instructional design takes you through the steps of building a training program: analyzing training needs, planning an interactive program, creating engaging activities that accelerate learner’s comprehension and application, preparing others to teach the course, and evaluating course effectiveness.   At this workshop, you’ll apply what you are learning to create a short training session that addresses some of your company’s specific training needs. Start building your instructional design expertise in only three days at this practical, applications-based seminar. Certificate Programs include additional post-course resources: On demand lessons to reinforce key skills Best practice skill refreshers Articles offering practical tips and tactics

Seminar Number: 08509

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About This Course

This instructional design training helps professionals build effective learning experiences from the ground up, guiding them through needs assessment, course planning, activity design, trainer preparation and evaluation. Using the ADDIE framework, participants learn how to structure learning objectives and evaluate results. The focus is on creating programs that deliver lasting impact on the job.

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Who Should Attend

Course developers and trainers without formal training in instructional design or accelerated learning principles who have less than two years of experience in training course creation.

  •   In-Person3 Day(s)
    1.8 CEU
  •   Live Online3 Day(s)
    1.8 CEU
 
 

This comprehensive program for powerful instructional design takes you through the steps of building a training program: analyzing training needs, planning an interactive program, creating engaging activities that accelerate learner’s comprehension and application, preparing others to teach the course, and evaluating course effectiveness.   At this workshop, you’ll apply what you are learning to create a short training session that addresses some of your company’s specific training needs.

Start building your instructional design expertise in only three days at this practical, applications-based seminar.

Certificate Programs include additional post-course resources:

  • On demand lessons to reinforce key skills
  • Best practice skill refreshers
  • Articles offering practical tips and tactics
  • Use practical tools to help you analyze the organization’s and learners’ needs
  • Design courses more efficiently by following proven methods and guidelines
  • Create training that engages and resonates with your audience
  • Learn how to choose the appropriate content to include in a course
  • Project course timing and durations more accurately
  • Overcome some of your most pressing training challenges
  • Ensure training really “takes” back on the job, not just in the classroom
  • Accelerated learning principles
  • The ADDIE training development process: Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate
  • Training needs assessments and training strategy development
  • Creation of meaningful learning objectives
  • Organization and sequencing of course content and activities
  • Training activity options
  • Evaluation considerations and methods

Learning Objectives

  • Pinpoint Training Needs with a Deft Assessment of the Training Audience
  • Define Individual Training Goals Through a Breakdown of Job Responsibilities and Processes
  • Create an Interactive Training Program That Increases Learner Retention and Application
  • Learn How to Create Accurate Budgets and Plans for Developing and Delivering Training Courses

Components of Successful Training

  • Define Successful Training from the Viewpoint of All Key Stakeholders: Participant, Course Designer, Course Instructor, Management, Subject Matter Expert, and Participant Customers
  • Explain How Using Accelerated Learning Principles and Addressing Multiple Learning Styles Can Increase Learner Interest, Retention, and Knowledge Transfer
  • Describe the ADDIE Process and How It Helps Instructional Designers Create a Training Program That Better Meets the Learners’ and Organization’s Needs

Analyze Training Needs

  • Explain How Conducting a Thorough Needs Assessment Increases the Likelihood of the Training Program Targeting the Organization’s Long- and Short-Term Goals
  • Use Best Practices and Tools to Conduct the Five Key Analyses That Comprise the Training Needs Assessment: Gap, Critical Success Factor, Work, Audience and Technical Analyses
  • List the Benefits and Drawbacks to Various Methods for Organizing Course Content
  • List the Benefits and Drawbacks to Using Instructor-Led and Web-Based Training Delivery Methods
  • Write Meaningful Training Needs Assessment and Training Strategy Reports
  • Create Reasonable Course Development Budgets and Work Schedules That Are Acceptable to Key Stakeholders

Design Your Training

  • Create Effective Learning Environments
  • Identify the Appropriate Content to Include in Courses to Avoid Overstuffing the Courses
  • Plan How Time to Allot for Each Subject in a Course
  • Describe Three Ways to Sequence course Content
  • Choose Interactive Activities to Include in the Course That Will Teach the Concepts and Keep Participants Engaged
  • Design a Learning Activity
  • Write a Design Document That Provides Key Stakeholders with Enough Information to Have an Accurate Vision of the Course

Develop Your Training Course

  • Create Easy-to-Follow Activity Instructions for Trainers and Participants
  • Explain the Importance of Incorporating Post-Training Activities into the Course Design
  • Describe at Least Three Best Practices for Webinar Design
  • Explain the Importance of Having an Iterative Review Process

Implement Your Training

  • Choose the Best Method for Preparing Trainers to Teach Newly Designed Courses
  • Create, Discuss, and Receive Feedback on a Training Activity for One of YOUR Own Courses

Evaluate Training

  • Explain the Four Levels of Training Evaluation
  • Select Appropriate Evaluation Tools or Techniques Based on Audience, Purpose, and Evaluation Level

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View a Sample of Our Reviews

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204 reviews

 
I thought the training was outstanding and very thorough. I liked the variation of the lecture, activities and presentations.
5
Lucy P.
 
Senior Training Manager
 
Industry: Retail
I thought this course was very helpful and informative. The pace, content, and group activities were are spot on. The instructor was very knowledgeable and provided specific information and feedback based on individual situations.
5
Andy K.
 
Quality Assurance Specialist
 
Industry: Manufacturing
Instructor was dynamic and very knowledgeable of the content. Excellent learning experience.
5
David L.
 
SUPERVISOR
 
Industry: Government
Both the course and especially our instructor exceeded my expectations. I not only gained Instructional Design knowledge but also a better understanding of how to be a game changer in my organization.
5
Amber V.
 
Corporate Accounting
 
Industry: Transportation
What a great class. The instructor was extremely knowledgeable on the subject. Other students who are currently in this profession where extremely helpful. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks so much!!!
5
Todd T.
 
Molding Room Manager
 
Industry: Manufacturing

 

American Management Association is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is accredited to issue the IACET CEU.

In-Person Schedule

1 Session Available

Live Online Schedule

4 Sessions Available

  • $2,895.00 Non Members
  • $2,595.00 AMA Members
  • $2,567.00 GSA
Date Duration State City Zip
  2026-05-18 2026-05-20 May 18, 2026 - May 20, 2026 3 Days DC Arlington/Washington 22202-4807 Arlington/Washington Register Now

Frequently Asked Questions

What will I learn in this instructional design training program?

This instructional design training program teaches participants how to design effective training programs that help people learn and apply new skills. You’ll learn how to analyze learning needs, structure training content and create engaging learning experiences. The course focuses on practical methods that help trainers and learning professionals develop programs that improve performance and support organizational goals.

Who should attend this instructional design training?

This program is designed for trainers, learning and development professionals, HR specialists and subject-matter experts who create or deliver training programs. Anyone responsible for designing learning experiences or improving training effectiveness can benefit from strengthening their instructional design training skills.

What is the ADDIE model, and how is it used in instructional design?

The ADDIE model is one of the most widely used frameworks in instructional design. It stands for Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement and Evaluate. This model provides a structured process for creating training programs that are aligned with learning goals and business outcomes. In this course, participants learn how to apply the ADDIE model to design effective training and development initiatives.

Does this program provide an ADDIE certification?

This program does not provide an official ADDIE certification. Instead, participants complete an instructional design certificate program that demonstrates their ability to apply instructional design principles and frameworks such as the ADDIE model when creating training programs.

How is this program different from other instructional design online courses?

Many instructional design online courses focus primarily on theory. This program emphasizes practical application, helping participants design real training programs they can implement in their organizations. The course explores how to structure learning content, engage learners and evaluate whether training is producing meaningful results.

How can instructional design training improve the effectiveness of workplace learning?

Strong instructional design training helps organizations move beyond simply delivering information. Instead, training programs are structured to support real learning and behavior change. By applying instructional design principles, trainers can create programs that help employees retain knowledge, apply new skills and improve job performance.
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