Instructional Designer Teaching Professionals
SaveWhat Does an Instructional Designer Do?
Instructional designers develop instructional material for training courses using multimedia technology and authoring tools. They aim to create instructional experiences which make the acquisition of knowledge and skills more efficient, effective, and appealing.
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Cognitive Psychology
The human mental processes such as attention, memory, language use, perception, problem solving, creativity and thinking.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become an Instructional Designer
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialCognitive Psychology knowledge
The human mental processes such as attention, memory, language use, perception, problem solving, creativity and thinking.
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EssentialTask Algorithmisation knowledge
The techniques to convert unstructured descriptions of a process into step-by-step sequence of actions of a finite number of steps.
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EssentialInstructional Design Models knowledge
The guidelines or strategies for designing and developing instructions to ensure learners achieve the intended learning outcomes.
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EssentialAuthoring Software knowledge
The software that provides pre-programmed elements which allow the development of interactive multimedia applications in order to edit, structure and lay out content intended for publication.
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EssentialStandards For Web-based E-learning knowledge
The standards and specifications used for web-based e-learning, such as Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM), which define communications between client side content and a host system supported by a …
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EssentialPublishing Strategy knowledge
The methods, rules, media and tools of publishing content from content management systems in single sources or cross media.
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EssentialWeb Programming knowledge
The programming paradigm that is based on combining markup (which adds context and structure to text) and other web programming code, such as AJAX, javascript and PHP, in order to …
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EssentialContent Development Processes knowledge
The specialised techniques used to design, write, compile, edit and organise digital content, such as text, graphics and videos for publishing purposes.
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EssentialLearning Management Systems knowledge
The e-learning platform for creating, administrating, arranging, reporting and delivering e-learning education courses or training programs.
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EssentialApply Teaching Strategies skill
Employ various approaches, learning styles, and channels to instruct students, such as communicating content in terms they can understand, organising talking points for clarity, and repeating arguments when necessary. Use …
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EssentialConduct Educational Activities skill
Plan, perform and supervise educational activities for a variety of audiences, such as for school children, university students, specialist groups, or members of the public.
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EssentialIdentify Customer Requirements skill
Apply techniques and tools, such as surveys, questionnaires, ICT applications, for eliciting, defining, analysing, documenting and maintaining user requirements from system, service or product.
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EssentialIdentify ICT User Needs skill
Determine the needs and requirements of ICT users of a specific system by applying analytical methods, such as target group analysis.
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EssentialIdentify Training Needs skill
Analyse the training problems and identify the training requirements of an organisation or individuals, so as to provide them with instruction tailored to their prior mastery, profile, means and problem.
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EssentialProofread Text skill
Read a text thoroughly, search for, review and correct errors to ensure content is valid for publishing.
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EssentialProvide Multimedia Content skill
Develop multimedia materials such as screen shots, graphics, slide shows, animations and videos to be used as content integrated in a broader informational context.
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EssentialProvide Written Content skill
Communicate information in written form via digital or print media according to the needs of the target group. Structure the content according to specifications and standards. Apply grammar and spelling …
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EssentialStructure Information skill
Organise information using systematic methods such as mental models and according to given standards in order to facilitate user information processing and understanding with respect to the specific requirements and …
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EssentialTranslate Requirement Concepts Into Visual Design skill
Develop visual design from given specifications and requirements, based on the analysis of the scope and target audience. Create a visual representation of ideas such as logos, website graphics, digital …
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EssentialUse Different Communication Channels skill
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.
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EssentialUse Markup Languages skill
Utilise computer languages that are syntactically distinguishable from the text to add annotations to a document, specify layout and process types of documents such as HTML.
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EssentialUse Scripting Programming skill
Utilise specialised ICT tools to create computer code that is interpreted by the corresponding run-time environments in order to extend applications and automate common computer operations. Use programming languages which …
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EssentialApply ICT Terminology skill
Use specific ICT terms and vocabulary in a systematic and consistent manner for documentation and communication purposes.
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EssentialApply Tools For Content Development skill
Use specialised content development tools such as content and terminology management systems, translation memory systems, language checker and editors to generate, compile and transform content according to specified standards.
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EssentialCompile Content skill
Retrieve, select and organise content from specific sources, according to the requirements of the output media such as printed materials, online applications, platforms, websites and video.
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EssentialConduct Content Quality Assurance skill
Carry out validation of content by reviewing it according to formal and functional quality, usability and applicable standards.
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EssentialCreate SCORM Packages skill
Develop educational packages for e-learning platforms using the Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM) standard.
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EssentialCreate Script For Artistic Production skill
Develop a script describing the scenes, actions, equipment, content and realisation means for a play, film or broadcast.
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EssentialDesign Web-based Courses skill
Create web-based training and instruction courses using dynamic and static online tools to deliver learning outcomes to the audience of the course. Web tools used here can include streaming video …
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EssentialDevelop Digital Educational Materials skill
Create resources and instructional materials (e-learning, educational video and audio material, educational prezi) using digital technologies to transfer insight and awareness in order to improve learners' expertise.
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EssentialManage Content Development Projects skill
Plan and implement the creation, delivery and management of digital or printed content, develop a system that describes the entire editorial content development and publishing process and use ICT tools …
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EssentialManage Content Metadata skill
Apply content management methods and procedures to define and use metadata concepts, such as the data of creation, in order to describe, organise and archive content such as documents, video …
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EssentialTeach Writing skill
Teach basic or advanced writing principles to varying age groups in a fixed eduction organisation setting or by running private writing workshops.
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EssentialTranslate Requirement Concepts Into Content skill
Develop digital content by following given requirements and guidelines.
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OptionalJavascript knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in JavaScript.
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OptionalBrightspace (learning Management Systems) knowledge
The computer program Brightspace is a e-learning platform for creating, administrating, arranging, reporting and delivering e-learning education courses or training programs. It is developed by the software company D2L Corporation.
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OptionalEngrade knowledge
The computer program Engrade is a e-learning platform for creating, administrating, arranging, reporting and delivering e-learning education courses or training programs.
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OptionalSchoology knowledge
The computer program Schoology is a e-learning platform for creating, administrating, arranging, reporting and delivering e-learning education courses or training programs.
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OptionalAJAX knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in AJAX.
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OptionalLitmos knowledge
The computer program Litmos is a e-learning platform for creating, administrating, arranging, reporting and delivering e-learning education courses or training programs. It is developed by the software company CallidusCloud.
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OptionalMoodle knowledge
The computer program Moodle is a e-learning platform for creating, administrating, arranging, reporting and delivering e-learning education courses or training programs.
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OptionalLAMS knowledge
The computer program LAMS is a e-learning platform for creating, administrating, arranging, reporting and delivering e-learning education courses or training programs. It is developed by the LAMS Foundation.
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OptionalSakai knowledge
The computer program Sakai is a e-learning platform for creating, administrating, arranging, reporting and delivering e-learning education courses or training programs. It is developed by the software company Apereo.
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OptionalTaleo knowledge
The computer program Taleo is a e-learning platform for creating, administrating, arranging, reporting and delivering e-learning education courses or training programs.
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OptionalWiziq knowledge
The computer program WizIQ is a e-learning platform for creating, administrating, arranging, reporting and delivering e-learning education courses or training programs.
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OptionalBuild Business Relationships skill
Establish a positive, long-term relationship between organisations and interested third parties such as suppliers, distributors, shareholders and other stakeholders in order to inform them of the organisation and its objectives.
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OptionalDevelop Creative Ideas skill
Developing new artistic concepts and creative ideas.
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OptionalGive Live Presentation skill
Deliver a speech or talk in which a new product, service, idea, or piece of work is demonstrated and explained to an audience.
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OptionalPerform ICT Troubleshooting skill
Identify problems with servers, desktops, printers, networks, and remote access, and perform actions which solve the problems.
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OptionalPerform Project Management skill
Manage and plan various resources, such as human resources, budget, deadline, results, and quality necessary for a specific project, and monitor the project's progress in order to achieve a specific …
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OptionalKeep Up To Date With Subject Knowledge skill
Gather the latest information on the know-how which is related to the subject of the training process.
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