..includes online courses, 8 group coaching sessions, practical, learning platform with a discussion board, resources & a verified badge.

Exactly, 15 years on - I'm still loving it.

I'm often asked how did I end up in L&D or Digital Learning. Well, one of my previous employers placed me in a coaching program for one year with this incredible Instructional Designer. At the time, Nikki had me working with stakeholders, designing courses Articulate Storyline 360 & video production, incorporating learning strategies, design principles, and project management.

I should also mention Ken Rowley, 2008 when at Tabcorp we won our first-ever Platinum Award for Best Bespoke Learning Solution this epic interactive animation eLearning Course for every pub, club, hotel staff in gaming. If Ken is reading this, flashback right!

That program was instrumental to my career progression. To pay it forward, years on, in collaboration with Marina Arshavskiy , we have started Ignite Digital Learning Program for those who want a career in Instructional Design or eLearning or maybe those who just want to learn more about it.??The program includes online courses, learning platform, templates and 8 group coaching sessions with Marina or me. During business hours or the evening option. More info below.

Here’s a quick list of some tasks of an Instructional Designer -

• Perform Needs Analysis of the project requirements or Skill Gaps
• Presenting & collaborating with stakeholders to recommend learning strategy, needs, resources & design.
• Designing the program/course/other.
• Storyboarding course content
• Evaluate training outcomes and present on these outcomes.
• Project Management the Development
• Analyse the requirements to match learner needs and performance outcomes
• Assessment and evaluations.
• Copywriting to advertise the program or campaign

Some ID's often take on development too, in..

• Development of course materials, job aids etc.
• Video Filming or photography
• Development in the Authoring Tools i.e.. Articulate Storyline 360 or video editing the footage.
• Graphic design or motion graphics

How much does an Instructional Designer earn?

According to Seek, an Instructional Designer?role in?Australia?were?typically advertised?between?$80k?and?$110k?in the last 3 months.

Demand for digital learning professionals is growing across all industries, along with the need for Learning & Education Professionals to build digital learning capabilities.

This program focuses on Digital Learning, Instruction Design and eLearning Development.

The program includes online courses, learning platform, templates and 8 group coaching sessions with Marina or me. During business hours or the evening option.

What's Included:

• Four Units in the Program (see below outlined) with Practical Application??
• 8 Group Coaching Sessions with Vanessa (me), Marina Arshavskiy
• Learning Platform Discussion Board & Community Support
• Access to our Ignite Discussion Board for Social Learning ask Q&A sessions and to build your industry support & potential business networks.?
• Optional Certified Ignite Digital Learning Badge
• Showcase & Group Celebration

Overview of topics covered and what you will learn

Unit 1. Digital Learning Foundations?

What you will learn:

• It all begins with understanding the foundations of the industry and the role.
• What is instructional systems design, eLearning, and blended learning
• The role of the Instructional Designer
• Capabilities of Instructional Designer
• Industry trends of ISD
• Advantages and disadvantages of eLearning
• Situations when eLearning is an appropriate solution
• Case Study
• Introduction to – ADDIE and SAM
• Introduction to –Popular eLearning Tools

Unit 2. Instructional Design for eLearning?

What you will learn:

• Instructional design models, theories, and techniques.
• Popular learning theories.
• Motivating Learners.
• Human Memory.
• Needs Analysis & Data Collection Methods.
• Learning & Performance Objectives.
• Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction.
• Creating Design Documentation.
• Storyboarding & Prototyping.
• Scripting the eLearning Course.
• Quality Assurance.
• Evaluation.
• Assessments.

Unit 3. Interactive Learning Design

What you will learn:

• What is Interactivity and levels of interactivities
• Navigation: Linear V Non-Linear.
• Simulations & Games.
• eLearning Authoring tools.
• Video in eLearning.
• Audio in eLearning.
• Graphics in eLearning.
• Job-Aids.
• Web 2.0 and Mobile Learning.

Unit 4. Learning Consultant and Project Management?

What you will learn:?

• Managing eLearning Projects.
• Working with SME’s.
• Becoming a Consultant or Freelancer.
• Becoming a Corporate Instructional Designer.’.
• Maintaining Professional Development.

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References

Seek ID Salary https://www.seek.com.au/career-advice/role/instructional-designer