Getting Started with Instructional Design Training Courses | Raritan Valley Community College in NJ

Design Learning That Makes an Impact

Instructional design combines learning theory, technology, and creativity to create effective educational experiences. This introductory course provides a practical overview of the field while helping participants build foundational skills and develop portfolio-ready work.

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Course Code: BU915 – 10 hours

Course Fee: $225

Instructor: Julie Ann Howlett

Schedule: Monday & Wednesday, 6:30–8:30pm

Dates: September 14 – September 28

Registration Deadline: September 7

This introductory course provides a practical overview of instructional design and the growing career opportunities within the field.

Participants learn the core principles used to create engaging, effective learning experiences while gaining hands-on experience applying instructional design concepts to real or simulated projects.

Topics include:

Introduction to instructional design
Career pathways in learning and development
Creating learner personas
Writing measurable learning objectives
Storyboarding instructional content
Designing learner-centered experiences
Exploring learning management systems (LMS)
Introduction to authoring tools
Applying instructional design models and frameworks
Developing portfolio-ready learning artifacts

Throughout the course, participants work on a project that allows them to immediately apply what they learn and create tangible examples for their professional portfolio, workplace training initiatives, or teaching practice.

This course is ideal for educators, trainers, subject matter experts, HR professionals, and anyone interested in learning how instructional experiences are designed and delivered.

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