Learning Design: Fundamentals

This foundational course focuses on how adult learners take in and retain information. Students will develop skills in learning design, whether the training they will create will be synchronous or asynchronous; formal or informal. Students will explore key principles of adult learning theory, will review how memory and motivation contribute to learner engagement, will determine the best approaches for learning transfer, and will successfully navigate the current terrain of workplace learning and performance. In addition, students will gain an understanding of Learning & Development roles and how to continuously grow as learning professionals.
Continuing Education Units (CEU) : 2.5

You'll walk away with

• Analyze an existing training program against principles associated with key theories of learning.
• Demonstrate understanding of foundational knowledge and skills associated with the design phase of the ADDIE instructional design model on a comprehensive exam.
• Determine how concepts from classroom discussions and reading assignments apply to real world learning design scenarios.

Ideal for

• All levels of professionals who seek to explore the core concepts of learning and training development
• Prospective and practicing learning and training development professionals