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Instructional Design for Digital and Blended Learning

Effective learning programmes are built on sound instructional design. This course covers needs analysis, learning objectives, instructional design models, designing activities and assessments, e-learning and virtual classroom design, blended programmes and evaluation. Participants design a complete blended learning programme for their organisation.

5 days Classroom or live online English
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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Poorly designed training wastes time and budget. This course gives you a structured method to design engaging learning that changes performance.

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.

The course combines design models with hands-on design workshops, storyboarding, peer reviews and a capstone programme design.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

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

  • Apply instructional design models such as ADDIE and SAM
  • Analyse learning needs and audiences
  • Write clear, measurable learning objectives
  • Design engaging activities and assessments
  • Design e-learning and virtual classroom sessions
  • Plan blended programmes and evaluation
Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

  • Instructional designers
  • Trainers and facilitators
  • L&D professionals
  • Subject matter experts
  • HR professionals developing training
Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • Needs analysis
  • Learning objectives
  • Learning design
  • Assessment design
  • Blended learning
  • Evaluation
Course outline

Your learning journey.

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

Day 1Instructional Design Foundations

  1. 09:00–09:54Adult learning principles
  2. 09:54–10:48ADDIE and agile design models
  3. 10:48–11:00Roles in design projects
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Roles in design projects (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Quality standards
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Reviewing a course

Day 2Analysis and Objectives

  1. 09:00–09:54Performance and learning needs
  2. 09:54–10:48Audience analysis
  3. 10:48–11:00Writing objectives
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Writing objectives (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Content analysis
  7. 13:06–14:00Workshop: Objectives writing

Day 3Designing Learning

  1. 09:00–09:54Instructional strategies
  2. 09:54–10:48Activities and practice
  3. 10:48–11:00Scenarios and case studies
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Scenarios and case studies (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Assessments
  7. 13:06–14:00Workshop: Session design

Day 4Digital and Virtual Learning

  1. 09:00–09:54E-learning design and storyboards
  2. 09:54–10:48Virtual classroom design
  3. 10:48–11:00Multimedia principles
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Multimedia principles (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Authoring tools overview
  7. 13:06–14:00Lab: Storyboarding e-learning

Day 5Blended Programmes and Evaluation

  1. 09:00–09:54Blended learning architecture
  2. 09:54–10:48Implementation
  3. 10:48–11:00Evaluation models
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Evaluation models (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Iterating designs
  7. 13:06–14:00Capstone: Blended programme design

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.

Dubai 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Paris 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Singapore 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
London 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Dubai 8 Mar - 12 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Mar - 12 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 22 Mar - 26 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Mar - 26 Mar 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Vienna 29 Mar - 2 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,940.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 29 Mar - 2 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Paris 26 Apr - 30 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 26 Apr - 30 Apr 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 10 May - 14 May 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 10 May - 14 May 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 17 May - 21 May 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 17 May - 21 May 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 24 May - 28 May 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 24 May - 28 May 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Singapore 14 Jun - 18 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Jun - 18 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
London 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Dubai 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Rome 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 9 Aug - 13 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 9 Aug - 13 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Paris 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Barcelona 27 Sept - 1 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,840.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 27 Sept - 1 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Singapore 11 Oct - 15 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 11 Oct - 15 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
London 25 Oct - 29 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 25 Oct - 29 Oct 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Dubai 8 Nov - 12 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Nov - 12 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Rome 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register
Paris 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register

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 certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon 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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