Instructional Designer (ID) (Program Manager)

Objective:

Instructional Designer (ID)

Analyse Learning Needs

• Conducts

  need assessments

  to identify gaps in knowledge, skills, or performance.
• Understands the

  target audience

  – their background, challenges, and learning preferences.
• Works with

  subject matter experts (SMEs)

  to define learning objectives.

Design the Learning Experience

• Chooses the

  instructional approach

  : e-learning, classroom training, blended learning, simulations, etc.
• Develops

  course structures

  , lesson plans, and

  storyboards

  .
• Aligns content with

  Bloom’s Taxonomy

  ,

  ADDIE model

  , or other instructional design frameworks.

Develop Learning Materials

• Creates and manage:
• E-learning modules (using tools like Articulate, Captivate, Rise, etc.)
• Instructor-led training materials (presentations, handbooks)
• Job aids, quizzes, workbooks, videos, simulations.
• Ensures materials are

  engaging, inclusive, and effective

  .

Implement and Deliver

• Works with Learning Management Systems (LMS) to deliver content.
• Supports trainers/facilitators with guides and tools.

Evaluate Learning Effectiveness

• Measures

  learning outcomes

  (e.g., pre/post-tests, feedback forms, performance metrics).
• Analyses data to determine if learning goals were met.
• Revises content based on learner feedback and performance.

Key Skills of an Instructional Designer:

• Curriculum and content development
• Knowledge of learning psychology
• Tech-savvy (LMS, authoring tools, multimedia)
• Communication and collaboration (especially with SMEs and stakeholders)
• Project management
• Creativity and attention to detail