Training methods — ILT, WBT, Blended Learning and when to use each

What is eLearning — formats, SCORM, xAPI, and the eLearning ecosystem

Significance of the Instructional Designer role in the development cycle

Skills required for an ID — language, analytical thinking, collaboration, empathy, creativity, growth mindset

Domains where eLearning is used — corporate, healthcare, government, ed-tech

Learning approaches — Pedagogy, Andragogy, and Heutagogy

Motivation theory — intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation in learning designy

eLearning theories and models — ADDIE, Gagne’s 9 Events, SAM, Bloom’s Taxonomy, Kirkpatrick

Tools overview — Word, PowerPoint, Storyline, Rise, and AI tools for ID

Learning approaches — Pedagogy, Andragogy, and Heutagogy

The ID’s role in developing an eLearning — from brief to storyboard

Understanding requirements — reading a client brief, asking the right questions

Level of learning — mapping content to Bloom’s Taxonomy (remember to create)

Level of development — effort estimation based on interaction complexity

Needs analysis — understanding the target audience, prior knowledge, learning environment

Gap analysis — identifying the performance gap and designing to close it

Duration estimation — standard course duration guidelines per content type

Learning approach decision — Micro-learning, Macro-learning, Game-based, Immersive, AR/VR

SME interactions — how to extract content from Subject Matter Experts effectively

Empathy in ID — designing for the learner, not the SME

Handling jargon — when to simplify and when to retain technical language

Overall course strategy — how analysis outputs drive design decisions

Framing Learning Objectives at course level and module level — the WIFIM principle

Structure of a course — Course → Module → Lesson → Topic hierarchy

High-Level Design (HLD) — course outline, module map, and flow document

Low-Level Design (LLD) — screen-by-screen plan with strategy and interaction type

Content chunking — breaking raw content into learnable, screen-appropriate segments

Screen-level approach — deciding the right interaction strategy per content type

How to start a storyboard — the hero’s journey approach to content flow

Storyboard structure — flow of thoughts from content chunk to screen narrative

What to keep in mind when analysing a chunk of content for a screen

How to decide the strategy for each screen — IC3P and KISS principles

Recommended duration per screen — industry standard timing guidelines

Tone of writing — formal, conversational, instructional, and when to use each

Title case vs Sentence case — rules and when each applies in eLearning

Grammar and punctuation — UK vs US English standards

Parallelism in eLearning writing — consistency in lists, objectives, and instructions

AI tools for scripting — using ChatGPT and Claude for audio script drafts

Prompt engineering for ID — structuring prompts for scenario writing, summaries, and quiz questions

AI for audio generation — reviewing and refining AI-generated narration scripts

Workshop — full storyboard build with audio script and on-screen text (OST)

Visualisation principles — conceptual, abstract, and word-by-word approaches

Image and video footage search — stock sources, search strategies, licensing basics

Visual consistency — maintaining style, colour, and character consistency across a course

Icon editing — adapting and customising icons for visual language alignment

AI tools for image generation — MidJourney and Adobe Firefly for eLearning visuals

Prompt engineering for visuals — writing effective prompts for consistent AI image output

Key takeaways design — how takeaways must map directly to Learning Objectives

Formative vs Summative assessments — purpose, placement, and design principles

Question types — MCQ, MMCQ, Match/Drag, Scenario-driven questions

Assessment mapping — every question must trace back to a specific Learning Objective

Workshop — full storyboard with audio, OST, visualisation notes, and assessment screens

Storyboarding for video development — how video SBs differ from eLearning SBs

Motion graphics — when to use animation vs. static visuals

Image and text animation — scripting for timed reveals, kinetic text, and transitions

Simulation storyboarding — writing screen captures and software walkthrough scripts

VYOND — character-based video creation, scene building, and animation workflow

Workshop — full video storyboard for a 60-second animated explainer

Articulate Rise 360 overview — tool capability, limitations, and best-fit use cases

Articulate Storyline 360 introduction — interface, scenes, triggers, and publish workflow

When to use Rise vs Storyline — the ID’s decision framework

Research and support resources — Articulate Community, E-Learning Heroes, official documentation

Quality Control and testing — the ID’s role in reviewing the developed course against the SB

Feedback management — handling internal review feedback and client revision cycles

LMS overview — how Learning Management Systems work, common platforms

SCORM — what SCORM packages contain, how completion tracking works, LMS upload

Course takeaways — consolidating key skills, ID toolkit, and personal workflow

Final assignment briefing — capstone storyboard covering the full ID process

Final assignment — end-to-end ID deliverable: Needs Analysis + LOs + HLD + Full Storyboard