About the course
The modern workplace has evolved rapidly, creating a need for organisations worldwide to upskill and reskill their employees. Learning opportunities that cater to the specific needs of businesses are now in high demand, as are those with the skills to create and implement engaging learning material.
The University of Cape Town (UCT) offers an Instructional Design online short course that equips you with the tools to create effective learning experiences and embrace your role as an agent of change. With a focus on African and emerging-market contexts, gain a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles of instructional design, including content curation and learning management systems. The course also explores how incentivisation tactics, particularly gamification, can be used to achieve learning goals. You'll build a portfolio of transformative instructional design work that applies directly to your current context and learn about the links between instructional design and organisational goals.
This course offers a comprehensive approach to instructional design, providing the necessary tools to make a significant impact as a change agent in your organisation. In the current climate where upskilling and reskilling are vital, this course will enable you to enhance your organisational impact if you work in HR or corporate training. As an educator, this course presents the opportunity to expand your career prospects and apply your skills to various contexts. You'll also gain insights into the latest developments and applications in instructional design. If you're considering a career in the rapidly growing instructional design industry, this course will equip you with essential skills and a portfolio of instructional design work that can be applied across multiple contexts. Ultimately, this course will give you the knowledge and practical tools to effect positive and lasting change through education and training.
Course content
- Orientation module: Welcome to your Online Campus
- Module 1: Foundations of instructional design
- Module 2: The instructional designer as agent of change
- Module 3: Learning management platforms
- Module 4: Instructional design models and processes
- Module 5: Analysis for content creation
- Module 6: The principles of learning design
- Module 7: Gamification and the role of e-learning tools
- Module 8: Course implementation and evaluation
Registration
This course is offered by GetSmarter. Enrol and pay directly with the course provider.
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Instructional Design
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