Human Resources

Instructional Design for Corporate Trainers

Engaging, effective training is designed, not improvised. This course teaches instructional design for corporate learning: adult learning principles, analysing learners and tasks, writing objectives, sequencing content, designing activities and assessments, creating materials for classroom and digital delivery, and piloting and improving courses.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Well-designed courses produce better learning in less time. You will learn a practical design process you can use for any topic.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Design practice on participants’ own topics, peer review, materials development and pilot presentations.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Apply adult learning principles
Analyse learners and performance tasks
Write clear learning objectives
Sequence content and design activities
Create effective assessments and materials
Pilot, evaluate and improve courses

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Corporate trainers
Instructional designers
Learning and development officers
Subject matter experts who train
HR professionals

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Learning design
Objective writing
Activity design
Assessment design
Materials development

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Design Foundations

09:00–10:08Adult learning principles
10:08–11:00Design models
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Design models (continued)
11:45–12:53Learner analysis
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 2Objectives and Structure

09:00–10:08Writing objectives
10:08–11:00Sequencing content
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Sequencing content (continued)
11:45–12:53Course outlines
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 3Activities

09:00–10:08Active learning methods
10:08–11:00Case studies and simulations
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Case studies and simulations (continued)
11:45–12:53Digital activities
12:53–14:00Design practice

Day 4Assessment and Materials

09:00–10:08Assessment design
10:08–11:00Slides and handouts
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Slides and handouts (continued)
11:45–12:53Facilitator guides
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 5Pilot and Improve

09:00–10:08Piloting
10:08–11:00Feedback
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Feedback (continued)
11:45–12:53Revision
12:53–14:00Final presentations

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

Find a session that works for you.

Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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