Gain specialised instructional design knowledge and skills with our three-part Learning Design Series – start with principles of learning design, followed by developing your skills into learning solutions in this course, then learn how to use AI tools to support effective instructional design.
Are you familiar with instructional design principles but looking to further your skills in designing online courses for learner engagement and success? Gain the practical skills and confidence you need to create learner-centred and impactful online learning.
Based around the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) framework, this course will take you through the full development lifecycle for online courses. You’ll analyse learner needs, design measurable objectives and meaningful assessments for online learners, and then develop tailored online learning that resonates with diverse audiences.
Whether you’re an instructional designer, independent trainer, or educator seeking to build your practical skills, this online micro-credential will give you hands-on practice in creating meaningful online learning. You’ll learn key techniques of project management to apply to your work and develop a tangible portfolio of learning resources to showcase your expertise.
Keen to understand more about the principles of learning design? Our Instructional Design Basics course is a great precursor to this course, laying the foundations for good online course design.
Our courses are flexible, enabling you to plan your study around your other commitments. You can choose to study when it suits you during the learning period (7 October – 8 December, with a one-week study break from 4-10 November), followed by a 2-week review period for marking and feedback (9 –22 December).
We recommend completing around 12 hours of study a week during the learning period (excluding the study break) – you can view the course overview here for more details on assessment timings.
Module 1: Learning theories and learning design principles
Explore the fundamentals of online learning, including the roles of learners, teachers, and learning designers. Examine key learning theories and their practical application in digital environments.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be issued a digital badge to recognise your learning achievements. This can take up to 2 months to be delivered after the marking and feedback period.
This course is equivalent to Level 8 postgraduate study therefore applicants must meet the entry criteria as approved by NZQA, and have;
It is beneficial if learners have background knowledge of instructional design processes and models like ADDIE; or have undertaken Instructional Design Basics or a comparative course. Courses are taught in English and therefore learners should be confident reading, writing and listening in English.
Course fees must be paid before learning can begin, either via online credit-card payment, or by contacting info@uconline.ac.nz to request an invoice. Please note: fixed invoice payment dates apply, so we recommend getting in touch with us as soon as possible to request an invoice, as this option is subject to availability.
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A minimum number of learners is needed for effective interaction and feedback, while a maximum cap of learners ensures high quality learning and support. If the minimum number of enrolments required for a course isn’t met, or the maximum cap is exceeded, learners will be given the option to defer their study or receive a refund.
Crediting this course towards a degree
In certain cases, the points from this course can be credited towards further study with UC. Learn more about cross-crediting and recognition of prior learning.