Learn, create, certify
Professional Certificate in Instructional Design
Limited Time sale
Professional Certificate in Instructional Design
AUD $2,990
AUD $4,496
or pay in 4 installments
Learn, create, certify
Professional Certificate in Instructional Design
4 x microcredentials and digital badges
3 x one-on-one coaching sessions
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Not Sure? Try It Anyway.
We’ve got a 14-day, “no-awkward-excuses” money-back guarantee.
If you jump in and realise this isn’t for you—maybe you don’t vibe with the frameworks, the templates stress you out, or you just can’t get past your coach’s questionable haircut – you can get a full refund, no questions asked.
Simple as that. No guilt. No drama. No weird forms.
Overview
Master the end-to-end process of instructional design, drawing on the popular and industry-respected ADDIE model.
Developed by our team of instructional design experts, this 12-week program offers key insights and practical tools to build exceptional learning design skills.
Kick-start a portfolio:
- 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
- Earn four microcredentials (and digital badges) that stack to form a Professional Certificate in Instructional Design
This program is ideal for…
- Career starters: Anyone beginning their instructional design journey who wants to build a strong foundation of practical skills and industry-ready templates
- Career changers: Teachers and professionals transitioning to instructional design who want to leverage their experience while learning industry best practices
- Skills builders: Current instructional designers and learning professionals wanting to:
- Deepen their expertise with advanced strategies
- Gain industry-recognised credentials to validate their skills
- Broaden their practical toolkit with professional templates
- Skill expanders: Learning professionals ready to level up their design capabilities:
- L&D consultants – add structured design methodologies to your consulting toolkit
- Higher education pros – create more engaging and effective learning experiences
- Training specialists – transform your content into well-designed learning programs
MICROCREDENTIALS & DIGITAL BADGES
Master the complete instructional design process (and prove it!)
Earn four microcredentials (and digital badges) that stack to form a
Professional Certificate in Instructional Design.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION IS CHANGING
The professional world is shifting from traditional, one-size-fits-all qualifications to proof of specific, practical and verifiable skills. This is where microcredentials and digital badges come in.
WHAT ARE MICROCREDENTIALS?
Microcredentials are focused qualifications that prove what you can actually do. Each one verifies your capabilities in a specific area of instructional design, showing employers your practical expertise. They’re fast becoming the new standard for professional recognition.
WHAT ARE DIGITAL BADGES?
Each microcredential comes with a digital badge – your secure, shareable evidence of achievement. These badges contain verified data about your specific skills, letting employers instantly see your capabilities when you share them on LinkedIn and professional platforms.
Overview
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.
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Study flexibly - time, place and duration
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!
Discover best practice
Review the learning theories and design principles that underpin instructional design decisions. Develop key consulting skills to keep projects on track, work with stakeholders and achieve agreed outcomes.
Practice as you learn
Step through the instructional design process to develop your very own program and learning materials to add to your portfolio.
Receive the practical tools you need
Use our Instructional Design Toolkit – a set of guides and templates to design, develop and evaluate your own learning programs. (See terms outlined in our licence agreement.)
Benefit from personalised coaching
Team up with one of our Senior Consultants. They will help you to harness your strengths and lift your capabilities. They will review your program at key stages to provide constructive, targeted and supportive feedback.
EARN INDUSTRY-RECOGNISED CREDENTIALS
Earn four microcredentials (and digital badges) that stack to form a Professional Certificate in Instructional Design.
Developed by industry, for industry; practical,valuable and more impactful than traditional theory-based qualifications.
Join our alumni community
On successful completion, you’ll join our alumni community to network with fellow learning designers, build valuable industry connections, and get exclusive access to our team’s ‘show and share’ webinars
Why be an instructional designer?
Embrace the freedom of working remotely or as a digital nomad.
Enjoy flexible hours that fit your lifestyle.
Explore the versatility of freelancing or collaborating in a team.
Channel your creativity and problem-solving abilities into designing effective learning experiences.
Say goodbye to monotony - every project requires curiosity and new thinking.
Make a meaningful impact by helping others to learn and grow.
Constantly expand your knowledge and skills in a dynamic role.
Join a thriving industry, where your new skills are in demand! 21.7% projected job growth in 5 years (Seek, 2024)
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
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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!
Most learners thrive with 10 hours per week over 12 weeks, but you set the pace.
There are none! Whether you’re an instructional design newbie or a seasoned pro, our tools and templates have got you covered.
You’ll earn four digital-badged microcredentials that stack to form a Professional Certificate in Instructional Design.
These credentials can be showcased on your LinkedIn profile, portfolio, personal website and resume to demonstrate your professional instructional design capabilities to employers. Unlike theory-heavy courses, these credentials showcase and recognise your real-world skills and practical expertise – exactly what employers are looking for.
You will receive three 60-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 on the process and tools? 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.
Payment can be made online by credit card or PayPal. Please contact us if you prefer an invoice.
We keep it simple:
- A zippy browser (Chrome or Firefox)
- Microsoft Office (we provide all templates and guides)
Looking to create eLearning? We recommend Rise 360 – it’s powerful yet intuitive, and one of the most popular tools for building professional courses. (While an Articulate 360 license isn’t included in the course price, you can start with their 30-day free trial.)
We encourage you to explore additional learning tools during the program – there’s a world of innovative tech out there to discover!
You can use the ADDIE Toolkit of instructional design templates and guides forever. Feel free to make copies and tweak them to your heart’s content. Just remember, we still own the copyright, so please don’t share or sell the course or templates to anyone else.
If your team or organisation would like access to the templates, just give us a shout and we’ll whip up a tailored proposal for you.
See our licence agreement for more details.
We offer Instructional Design for Teams – the perfect blend of theory, practical tools and collaborative learning!
Ideal for teams aiming for a unified instructional design approach, this program provides premium templates for crafting consistent, high-quality, and visually appealing deliverables. It enhances skills with the latest practices and boosts collaboration and communication through shared learning experiences.
We’ll kick-start your journey with our interactive launch workshop. Your team will then complete the eLearning, use the ADDIE Toolkit, receive personalised coaching from our Senior Instructional Designers, and collaborate in team huddles where you’ll master the art of putting learning into practice.
We can also customise the templates to your branding! Get in touch for a tailored quote.
Certainly! Instructional Design for Your Organisation offers a tailored experience, aligning the course with your brand and specific content needs.
Here’s what you get:
- Instructional Design Course: Your team will have access to an advanced Instructional Design course, empowering them to integrate learning theories, design principles, and cutting-edge tech into their work.
- Customised ADDIE Toolkit: Receive a suite of practical tools and templates, including guides and PowerPoint presentations, all customised with your organisation’s branding.
- Personalised Coaching Sessions: Benefit from coaching sessions crafted to meet your organisation’s unique requirements, offering focused feedback and support.
- Strategic Team Huddles: Engage in 20-40 minute team sessions designed for practical application, peer collaboration, and fostering a culture of ongoing learning.
- Launch Immersion Session: Start with a bang through a comprehensive workshop led by our team, setting the stage for how this program will elevate your team’s instructional design capabilities.
This service is highly adaptable. Pricing varies based on the degree of customisation you choose for branding, content, and the ADDIE toolkit, as well as your team’s size. Get in touch for a tailored quote.
Business Case templates
Boss needs convincing? Say less.
Whether you’re flying solo or rallying the whole ID squad, these ready-to-use templates spell out the benefits of enrolling in our course to help your manager see why this course is worth the investment.
Enquiry
Limited Time sale
Professional Certificate in Instructional Design
AUD $2,990
AUD $4,496
or pay in 4 installments
Not Sure? Try It Anyway.
We’ve got a 14-day, “no-awkward-excuses” money-back guarantee.
If you jump in and realise this isn’t for you—maybe you don’t vibe with the frameworks, the templates stress you out, or you just can’t get past your coach’s questionable haircut – you can get a full refund, no questions asked.
Simple as that. No guilt. No drama. No weird forms.
Testimonials
What's the buzz?
See what our recent graduates say about the course.
Meet the team
Your Coaches
One of our senior instructional designers will cheer on your development by sharing tips and feedback as you complete your project!
Bianca
As the Director of IDA, Bianca has over 20 years of senior learning consulting experience working with organisations across various industries. This has shaped Bianca’s expertise in project management of people and learning solutions to support change initiatives.
WILL
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 (with a side of fun).
Tarsh
Tarsh has been working with IDA since 2018 as a Senior Instructional Designer. Tarsh comes from the corporate banking sector, where she developed learning solutions for engagement and change initiatives.
Olivia
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. With a teaching background, Olivia is a collaborative and skillful coach (and our go-to for eLearning newbies!).
Want to learn more?
Download your course brochure
(and sneak peek!) here
Interested in chatting with an ID coach to learn more? Please leave your contact number.
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 Group.
Who do we work with?
Our courses
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Courses
instructional design for teams
Enhance your team’s instructional design skills with our tailored program – a perfect blend of theory, practical tools and collaborative learning.
(Instructional Design course + Team Huddles)
instructional design for your organisation
A comprehensive learning journey tailored to your orgainsation, developed by our team of instructional design experts.
(Instructional Design for Teams + customisation)
Graphic design for instructional designers
Gain confidence and practical graphic design skills to make your courses visually engaging, accessible, and consistent — without needing a design background. From colour theory and typography to layout, branding, and accessibility, you’ll learn techniques that instantly lift the look and feel of your learning materials.
Making Rise S.I.N.G.
Stand out from the crowd and wow your learners by creating outstanding Rise 360 courses that are both engaging and beautiful. Learn what you can achieve when you have the right approach and tools.
Products
Instructional design ADDIE Toolkit
Streamline your instructional design process with our ADDIE toolkit. Featuring detailed templates and guides, it simplifies creating engaging learning experiences, ensuring you deliver professionally crafted and visually appealing learning materials that ‘WOW’ your clients.
(Subject to our licence.)
Activity cards
Energise your workshops and meetings with our versatile warmup, group bonding and share-it activities!
These customisable activity cards include over 40 ‘battle-tested’ activities to spark engagement and enhance learning in any workshop or meeting.
Enquiry
Limited Time sale
Professional Certificate in Instructional Design
AUD $2,990
AUD $4,496
or pay in 4 installments
