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Built for people breaking into the field or already doing the work
Instructional designers
Ready to formalize your skills or add a credential to back up your title that covers the full discipline, not just authoring tools.
HR, Training, & L&D Managers
Looking to move your team's conversations from "did they like it" to measurable business resluts.
Career changers & freelancers
Building credibility to break into corporate L&D or win consulting work without a formal ID background. Perfect for transitioning teachers.
Six courses that build on the foundations of L&D
6 Topics - 30 Modules
From foundational theory through Ai-augmented practice, each course builds on the last.
01
Foundations of Instructional Design
What ID actually is, where it's practiced, and the theories and models that drive it.
- Introduction to Instructional Design
- Learning Theories
- Needs Assessment (Analysis)
- Career Fields & Environments
- Instructional Design Models (ADDIE, HPI/HPT)
- The Kirkpatrick Model Introduction
02
Business Acumen & Setting Goals
Reframing ID as a strategic partner who speaks the language of business.
- Understanding Business Strategy
- Setting SMART Goals
- Selecting KPIs
- Identifying Skills Gaps
- Financial Literacy for IDs
03
Instructional Technology
The ecosystem, tools, and infrastructure that build and deliver learning at scale
- LMS and LXP Ecosystems
- Interoperability Standards
- Scaling and Templating
- Authoring Tools
- Platform Data
04
Solution Development & Implementation
Getting the course from concept to launch then getting the organization to adopt it.
- Overview of Project Management for IDs
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Change Management
- Initiating a Project (Defining Success Criteria)
- Project Reporting
05
Result Evaluation
Proving impact with the Kirkpatrick model and Phillips ROI.
- The Kirkpatrick Model (Deep Dive)
- Measuring Knowledge Acquisition (Level 2)
- ROI & Business Impact ( Level 4)
- Surveys & Feedback (Level 1)
- Measuring behavioral Change (Level 3)
06
AI in Learning & Development
Using AI as a co-pilot across analysis, development, and personalization.
- The AI-Augmented ID Workflow
- Personalization & Adaptive Learning
- Future Proofing the L&D Role
- Content Generation & Automation
- Ethics, Bias, and Governance
The program at a glance
Format
Self-paced, online
100% on-demand learning
Duration
4 Weeks
Average pace learning 1 hour per day
Prerequisite
None
Open to all experience levels
Cost
$60
Affordable to help you improve
Before you reach out
Q: Do I need an instructional design background to enroll?
A: No. The PLDID starts with foundational theory and modules in Course 1, so it's built for both working IDs formalizing their skills and career changers starting fresh.
Q: How long does the certificate take to complete?
A: Everyone learns at their own speed. The program is self-paced by default, so timing depends on your schedule. Courses are on demand and the average time to completion is around 30 hours.
Q: What do I walk away with?
A: The PLDID credential, plus practical frameworks including needs assessment, SMART goal setting, project management for IDs, and Kirkpatrick evaluation you can apply immediately.
Q: Does the curriculum cover AI tools?
A: Yes, Course 6 is dedicated to AI in L&D, covering AI-augmented workflows, content generation, personalization, and governance.
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