Effective L&D is crucial for building a skilled and engaged workforce in today's fast-paced work environment. This course explores the strategic relationship between individual learning needs and organisational objectives. You'll delve into the fundamentals of learning design, considering factors like dispersed workforces and accessibility.
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Effective L&D is crucial for building a skilled and engaged workforce in today's fast-paced work environment. This course explores the strategic relationship between individual learning needs and organisational objectives. You'll delve into the fundamentals of learning design, considering factors like dispersed workforces and accessibility.
Effective L&D is crucial for building a skilled and engaged workforce in today's fast-paced work environment. This course explores the strategic relationship between individual learning needs and organisational objectives. You'll delve into the fundamentals of learning design, considering factors like dispersed workforces and accessibility.
What you’ll learn:
- The link between learning needs and organisational goals: Learn how to identify individual learning needs and align them with your organisation's strategic objectives.
- Designing for impact: Explore the core principles of instructional design and adult learning theories to create engaging and effective training content.
- Building inclusive learning experiences: Discover strategies for designing programs that are accessible to diverse learners across varied locations.
- Needs assessment and stakeholder analysis: Master essential techniques for identifying training needs and involving key stakeholders in the design process.
- Crafting clear learning objectives: Develop the ability to translate needs and goals into clear, measurable learning objectives.
- Engaging learning strategies: Discover a variety of instructional methods, from traditional classroom training to innovative eLearning solutions.
This five-week self-paced course is designed and developed by experienced HR and L&D practitioners to ensure its relevance and practical application in the real world. It is ideal for HR professionals currently working in L&D roles and individuals looking to transition into a career in L&D.
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Learning objectives
- Week 1: designing learning and development – 'the big-picture approach'
- Week 2: accessibility, inclusivity, and stakeholder influences on learning and development objectives
- Week 3: aligning learning objectives to organisational strategy, - and the influence of neuroscience
- Week 4: l&d delivery methods and blended learning solutions
- Week 5: learning design that’s impactful and engaging
- Week 1: designing learning and development – 'the big-picture approach'
- Week 2: accessibility, inclusivity, and stakeholder influences on learning and development objectives
- Week 3: aligning learning objectives to organisational strategy, - and the influence of neuroscience
- Week 4: l&d delivery methods and blended learning solutions
- Week 5: learning design that’s impactful and engaging
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Review of Principles of Instructional Design
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Review the principles of instructional design to enhance understanding of learning and development.
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Instructional Design
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Identify the ADDIE model and its stages.
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Understand the importance of learner-centered design.
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Explore various instructional strategies.
Practice Using Needs Assessment Techniques
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Practice using needs assessment techniques to prepare for identifying training needs.
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Needs Assessment
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Conduct surveys and interviews to collect data on performance gaps.
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Analyze data to identify areas for improvement.
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Involve key stakeholders in the needs assessment process.
Practice Identifying Learning Objectives
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Practice identifying learning objectives to prepare for designing training content.
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Learning Objectives
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Review the course description and learning objectives.
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Identify the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that learners should gain from the course.
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Write clear and measurable learning objectives that align with the course goals.
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Exploring Accessibility and Inclusivity in Learning
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Explore strategies for designing accessible and inclusive learning experiences.
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Accessibility
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Learn about different disabilities and their impact on learning.
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Identify best practices for designing accessible content and activities.
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Explore strategies for creating inclusive learning environments.
Practice Designing Engaging Learning Experiences
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Practice designing engaging learning experiences to prepare for creating effective training content.
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Instructional Design
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Choose appropriate instructional methods based on adult learning principles.
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Incorporate interactive activities and real-world examples to foster engagement.
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Design activities that allow for diverse learning styles and preferences.
Peer Review of Learning Design
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Participate in peer review of learning designs to gain diverse perspectives.
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Peer Review
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Develop a draft of a learning design.
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Share your design with peers for feedback.
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Provide constructive feedback to other peers.
Contribute to Open-Source Learning Resources
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Contribute to open-source learning resources to enhance the body of knowledge in learning and development.
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Open Source
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Identify a need for a learning resource.
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Create or improve an existing resource.
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Submit your contribution to an open-source repository.
Create a Blog Post about L&D Trends
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Write a blog post to share knowledge and stay updated on current trends in learning and development.
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Learning and Development
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Research and identify emerging trends in L&D.
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Write a well-structured blog post that shares insights and perspectives.
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Publish your blog post on a relevant platform.
Review of Principles of Instructional Design
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Review the principles of instructional design to enhance understanding of learning and development.
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Instructional Design
Show steps
- Identify the ADDIE model and its stages.
- Understand the importance of learner-centered design.
- Explore various instructional strategies.
Practice Using Needs Assessment Techniques
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Practice using needs assessment techniques to prepare for identifying training needs.
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Needs Assessment
Show steps
- Conduct surveys and interviews to collect data on performance gaps.
- Analyze data to identify areas for improvement.
- Involve key stakeholders in the needs assessment process.
Practice Identifying Learning Objectives
Show steps
Practice identifying learning objectives to prepare for designing training content.
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Learning Objectives
Show steps
- Review the course description and learning objectives.
- Identify the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that learners should gain from the course.
- Write clear and measurable learning objectives that align with the course goals.
Exploring Accessibility and Inclusivity in Learning
Show steps
Explore strategies for designing accessible and inclusive learning experiences.
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Accessibility
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- Learn about different disabilities and their impact on learning.
- Identify best practices for designing accessible content and activities.
- Explore strategies for creating inclusive learning environments.
Practice Designing Engaging Learning Experiences
Show steps
Practice designing engaging learning experiences to prepare for creating effective training content.
Browse courses on
Instructional Design
Show steps
- Choose appropriate instructional methods based on adult learning principles.
- Incorporate interactive activities and real-world examples to foster engagement.
- Design activities that allow for diverse learning styles and preferences.
Peer Review of Learning Design
Show steps
Participate in peer review of learning designs to gain diverse perspectives.
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Peer Review
Show steps
- Develop a draft of a learning design.
- Share your design with peers for feedback.
- Provide constructive feedback to other peers.
Contribute to Open-Source Learning Resources
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Contribute to open-source learning resources to enhance the body of knowledge in learning and development.
Browse courses on
Open Source
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- Identify a need for a learning resource.
- Create or improve an existing resource.
- Submit your contribution to an open-source repository.
Create a Blog Post about L&D Trends
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Write a blog post to share knowledge and stay updated on current trends in learning and development.
Browse courses on
Learning and Development
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- Research and identify emerging trends in L&D.
- Write a well-structured blog post that shares insights and perspectives.
- Publish your blog post on a relevant platform.
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