96426 - Instructional Design: Foundations and Best Practices

Delivery Options Live Online

Course Overview

Instructional Design is the process in which education and/or training is devised and distributed to an audience. This is essential in both corporate and education environments, along with everyday instances such as navigating websites online.

In this focused course, participants will be introd...

Course Overview

In this focused course, participants will be introduced to the foundations of instructional design via the Canvas learning management system (LMS) and how it can be used to design engaging and inclusive experiences for an audience. Participants will shape a course using the best practices of instructional design, create inclusive course content using the tools of the Canvas LMS, and devise a template that can be replicated for future projects.

Finally, participants will learn tips and recommendations for consulting with subject matter experts (SMEs) when working on a project, along with how to manage that project throughout its development. All materials used will be freely accessible to students, and this course is welcoming to both new and returning Instructional Designers alike.

What You'll Learn

Design a course with the best practices of instructional design
Master the tools of the Canvas learning management system (LMS)
Iterate and improve on future projects with the foundations of inclusive design
Employ consultation and management skills when overseeing a project

Who Should Attend

Administrators and Support Staff assisting in the design of a course
Content creators who want to build an informative experience for their audience
Designers looking for a new medium to work in
Educators that are creating their own course, or making modifications to a pre-existing one
Trainers seeking to put their materials in a virtually accessible space

Prerequisites

Access to a computer and/or laptop, basic computer skills (internet browsing, word processing, etc.), reliable internet connection, current web browsers (ex. Google Chrome, Firefox, MS Edge), microphone and/or headphones for meeting online.

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Instructional Design: Foundations and Best Practices Live Online

Oct 07, 2025

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5:30PM to 7:30PM

Oct 07, 2025 to Oct 28, 2025

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8.0

Online

Live Online

Fee non-credit

$495.00

0.8 CEUs

Oct 04, 2025

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