Instructional Design - Professional Development Course - AITD - Australian Institute of Training and Development (AITD)

June 2026

Instructional Design - Online (260615IDV)

Design learning that captivates and makes an impact with expert facilitator, Jina Hardy. This is a one day course.

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June 2026

Instructional Design - Sydney (260625IDS)

Design learning that captivates and makes an impact with expert facilitator, Dianna Verlaan. This is a 1-day, face-to-face course.

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July 2026

Instructional Design - Perth (260730IDP)

Design learning that captivates and makes an impact with expert facilitator, Jina Hardy. This is a 1-day, face-to-face course.

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This course is designed to provide you with the essential skills and insights to begin your journey as an instructional designer. Over the course, you will explore into fundamental instructional design concepts, explore key frameworks, and engage in practical applications to enhance your ability to develop impactful and engaging learning experiences.

Course Objectives

Understand the Role of Instructional Designers

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the various roles within instructional design and their significance in enhancing organisational performance.

Explore the ADDIE Framework

Learn the ADDIE model—Analyse, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate—a structured approach to creating instructional materials.

Develop Engaging Learning Content

Master the principles of effective content creation, including content structuring, cognitive load management, and strategies for memory retention.

Implement Instructional Design Theories

Apply instructional design theories such as Gagné’s Nine Events and Cognitive Load Theory to improve the effectiveness of learning experiences.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be equipped to:

Understand the role of an Instructional Designer and the principles of adult learning
Use the ADDIE model to turn learning needs into solutions
Design learning activities and materials that engage and inform
Work with subject experts, AI, and resources to build programs
Plan, pilot, and roll out a learning program
Apply evaluation methods to improve learning solutions
Create learning that fits organisational goals and learner needs
Design inclusive, interactive experiences that support all learners
Collaborate with stakeholders and use feedback to refine learning

By the end of this course, you will have a thorough understanding of instructional design principles and be well-prepared to apply these concepts in practical, real-world scenarios.

AITD Capability Framework

This course connects to the AITD Capability Framework through its focus on planning, structuring and developing effective learning programmes using instructional design concepts, frameworks and practical application.

The proficiency levels below indicate the level of capability the course most closely aligns with.

Foundational to intermediate: Learning Experience Design

Audience

This course is ideal for L&D professionals tasked with the design and creation of new learning. You will learn the tools-of-the-trade that every instructional designer should know, and how to put those tools to work in instructional design models and training projects as you design for maximum retention and learning transfer.

Delivery Options

Instructional Design is offered virtually, face-to-face and in-house.

Virtual delivery | A blended-learning course comprised of self-paced content to start with, followed by 2 live virtual classroom modules run over one day and finally, a live interactive webinar where all learners will meet with the course facilitator 2 weeks after the classroom modules finish, or a full 1 day course without the interactive webinar. Access to Zoom is required. Please note, online dates are aligned to each course specifically. Please only register for a course when you can attend all exact dates listed. Feel free to reach out to the programs team if you have any questions about attendance.

Face-to-face delivery | 1-day, face-to-face course in CBD locations across Australia.

In-house delivery | Delivered to your team exclusively, online or in a location of your choice. Find out more about in-house delivery.

AITD Partners

Instructional Design - Online (260615IDV)

Instructional Design - Sydney (260625IDS)

Instructional Design - Perth (260730IDP)