AVAILABLE IN MARCH 2027 | SELF-PACED COURSE
Certified Instructional Design & Technology Professional
Build the practical capability to analyse a learning need, design the solution, develop and publish digital learning, and present your work in a professional portfolio.
AVAILABLE IN MARCH 2027
C-IDT Professional develops the knowledge, practical skills and judgement to design learning that supports performance. Connect learning science with needs analysis, competency research, curriculum design, assessment, content development and digital delivery. Learn to work effectively with subject-matter experts, manage a learning project and use evidence to improve results. Through worked examples, guided practice, practitioner insights and a connected professional portfolio, you will strengthen your ability to create learning solutions and explain the decisions behind them. The programme supports early-career practitioners building a sound foundation and intermediate practitioners preparing for broader responsibility across organisational, educational and commercial settings.
CORE CAPABILITIES YOU'LL BUILD
Applied Instructional Design Portfolio
Professional Credential
Career Advisory and Network
IDT in Practice
Analyse learning and performance needs
Design coherent training programmes and curricula
Design learning sessions, practice activities and assessments
Develop accessible learning materials and multimedia
Plan and coordinate learning development and implementation
Evaluate learning and programme results
Early-career instructional and learning designers.
Intermediate instructional and learning experience designers.
L&D, curriculum and professional-learning practitioners.
Trainers, educators and subject-matter experts.
E-learning developers and learning technologists.
Independent practitioners and learning-service professionals.
Progress through 40 hours of self-paced learning: 4 hours of pre-course preparation, 24 hours across nine core modules, and 12 hours of after-course application and assessment. Build your portfolio as you learn, then refine your work and demonstrate your capability through the certification assessment.
Tools and Software to Use
- Course Authoring: Use an authoring tool such as Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise or iSpring Suite to develop interactive learning content.
- Microsoft Office / Google Workspace: Use familiar document, spreadsheet and presentation tools to prepare your learning materials and portfolio.
- Moodle: Practise publishing and testing digital learning in a Moodle sandbox provided by Baugment, accessible through your web browser.
- AI & Creative Tools: Explore tools such as Canva, ElevenLabs, Claude and Midjourney to support content development and multimedia production. Tool selection depends on your project; you do not need to use every tool.
Pre-course 4 hours
Prepare for a practical learning journey that connects instructional design knowledge with professional application. Explore the learning platform, establish your goals and review examples from practice. A starting-point diagnostic and guided case selection help you begin the core course with a clear purpose and the resources needed for your portfolio.
- Course and assessment guidance
- Pre-course videos and readings
- Learning needs and readiness assessment
Core course 24 hours
Module 1: Instructional Design Foundations and Learning Science
Apply learning-science principles and an instructional design process to make informed decisions for adult learning in organisational, professional and community settings.
- 1.1 Instructional design roles, contexts and processes
- 1.2 Attention, memory and cognitive load
- 1.3 Adult learning, motivation and learner variability
- 1.4 Practice, feedback and retention
- 1.5 IDT in Practice
Portfolio builder Module quiz
Module 2: Learning Needs and Performance Analysis
Investigate learning and performance needs using learner, task and contextual evidence. Translate relevant standards, policies, product information and expert input into prioritised requirements and a justified recommendation.
- 2.1 Training requests, performance gaps and learning needs
- 2.2 Learner, stakeholder and context analysis
- 2.3 Task, competency and content analysis
- 2.4 Prioritising requirements and recommending solutions
- 2.5 IDT in Practice
Portfolio builder Module quiz
Module 3: Training Programme and Curriculum Design
Translate prioritised requirements into a coherent programme with aligned outcomes, a sequenced curriculum and appropriate delivery arrangements. Select suitable learner recognition and explain its award criteria and relationship to formal or internal standards.
- 3.1 Programme purpose, scope and learning outcomes
- 3.2 Curriculum mapping, sequencing and learning pathways
- 3.3 Delivery modes, learning time and resource requirements
- 3.4 Learner recognition and award criteria
- 3.5 IDT in Practice
Portfolio builder Module quiz
Module 4: Learning Experience and Session Design
Design purposeful sessions and learning activities that help adults practise, receive feedback and apply their learning. Adapt the experience for workshops, seminars, conference sessions and other relevant delivery formats.
- 4.1 Session planning and instructional sequencing
- 4.2 Demonstrations, cases, scenarios and guided practice
- 4.3 Workshops, seminars and conference learning activities
- 4.4 Transfer, reinforcement and performance support
- 4.5 IDT in Practice
Portfolio builder Module quiz
Module 5: Assessment and Feedback Design
Develop knowledge checks and performance assessments that provide appropriate evidence of learning. Use clear criteria, useful feedback and sample-response review to strengthen fairness and consistency.
- 5.1 Assessment purpose, methods and evidence
- 5.2 Knowledge checks, scenarios and performance tasks
- 5.3 Rubrics, observation checklists and feedback
- 5.4 Assessment review, fairness and consistency
- 5.5 IDT in Practice
Portfolio builder Module quiz
Module 6: Learning Materials and Multimedia Production
Produce clear learning resources and simple instructional multimedia from approved source material. Apply accessibility, visual communication and responsible production practices throughout writing, scripting, recording and editing.
- 6.1 Instructional writing, slide decks and learning resources
- 6.2 Storyboards, scripts and visual communication
- 6.3 Video, screen recording and voice-over production
- 6.4 Accessibility, localisation and responsible content production
- 6.5 IDT in Practice
Portfolio builder Module quiz
Module 7: Digital Learning Development and LMS Delivery
Build and publish a short interactive learning segment using an authoring tool and a learning management system. Verify navigation, feedback, accessibility, completion and scoring through documented tests.
- 7.1 Authoring tools and development workflows
- 7.2 Interactive learning, navigation and feedback
- 7.3 LMS setup, publishing and learner tracking
- 7.4 Functional, accessibility and usability testing
- 7.5 IDT in Practice
Portfolio builder Module quiz
Module 8: Learning Project Management and Implementation
Coordinate scope, resources, contributors and review decisions to prepare a learning programme for implementation. Plan delivery readiness, learner support, handover and maintenance for the selected context.
- 8.1 Project scope, scheduling and cost estimation
- 8.2 SME collaboration, reviews and change control
- 8.3 Facilitator, learner and delivery readiness
- 8.4 Launch, handover and content maintenance
- 8.5 IDT in Practice
Portfolio builder Module quiz
Module 9: Learning Evaluation and Improvement
Select measures that show what learners gained and how learning may contribute to the intended results. Interpret evidence, communicate limitations and recommend practical improvements to the programme.
- 9.1 Evaluation questions and success measures
- 9.2 Learning, application and programme data
- 9.3 Costs, value and reporting
- 9.4 Improvement decisions and stakeholder communication
- 9.5 IDT in Practice
Portfolio builder Module quiz
After-course 12 hours
Refine your work into a coherent professional portfolio and demonstrate the knowledge and judgement developed throughout the programme. Review the connections between the learning need, curriculum, assessment, resources and implementation. Examination preparation, practitioner perspectives and professional reflection help you communicate your contribution and plan the next stage of your development.
- Finalisation of the seven portfolio components
- C-IDT Professional exam simulation and official exam
- Portfolio presentation and forum discussion
- Additional materials
- Post-course feedback
Your enrolment includes
- Access to course materials and learning resources
- Portfolio evaluation and feedback by an assessor
- Three attempts at the C-IDT Professional examination
- One complimentary, live online, one-to-one career advisory session, available within 30 days of graduation
How to enrol
- Express interest to join this course by completing the enquiry form on the registration page.
- Our Educational Programme Team will guide you through registration, payment and access to the learning platform.
Payment methods
- Bank transfer or card payment
- Corporate invoice available for company-sponsored enrolment
- View the available payment options and refund policy.
Module Quizzes Ungraded
Check your understanding at the end of each module and prepare for the professional examination. These formative quizzes provide practice and do not contribute to your final assessment score.
Professional Examination Graded · Min. 70%
Demonstrate your knowledge through the summative C-IDT Professional examination. An examination simulation helps you familiarise yourself with the format before your official attempt.
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Format: 75 multiple-choice questions
- Minimum passing score: 70%
- Included attempts: Three, with a minimum interval of 24 hours between attempts
- Additional attempts: USD 50 per attempt after three unsuccessful attempts
Portfolio Assessment Graded · Min. 70%
Develop one integrated portfolio comprising seven connected components that demonstrate your ability to design a coherent learning solution. The portfolio is submitted and assessed as a whole.
| Part | Portfolio component | Modules |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Needs Analysis and Project Brief | 1–2 |
| 2 | Programme Blueprint and Curriculum Map | 3 |
| 3 | Session Plan and Learning Activities | 4 |
| 4 | Assessment and Feedback Pack | 5 |
| 5 | Learning Materials, Digital Segment and Test Record | 6–7 |
| 6 | Implementation and Handover Plan | 8 |
| 7 | Evaluation and Improvement Brief | 9 |
- Assessment method: Manual evaluation by lead assessors using a standardised assessment rubric
- Feedback: Written feedback to support revision and continued portfolio development
- Minimum passing score: 70% for the overall portfolio
- Included attempts: Three submissions of the complete portfolio
- Additional attempts: USD 50 per complete portfolio resubmission after three unsuccessful attempts
Certificates
Your progress is recognised through two certificates.
Certificate of Completion
Awarded upon completion of all required activities in the pre-course and core-course stages.
Certificate of Achievement
Awarded upon completion of the full C-IDT Professional programme. To receive this certificate, you must:
- Complete all required activities across the pre-course, core-course and after-course stages.
- Pass the professional examination with a minimum score of 70%.
- Submit all seven portfolio components and achieve an overall portfolio score of at least 70%.
- Settle all applicable programme and assessment fees.
Post-Graduation Career Advisory
One live online session* with a career advisor to review your professional direction, portfolio positioning and next development priorities.
* Your complimentary advisory session is available within 30 days of graduation.
Do I need previous instructional design experience?
No formal instructional design qualification is required. The programme supports early-career practitioners building a structured foundation and intermediate practitioners strengthening their practice. Experience in training, education, learning content or related work will help you connect the activities to practical situations.
Can I complete the programme while working full-time?
Yes. The programme is delivered online through self-paced learning, so you can organise your study around work and other commitments. The estimated learning time is 40 hours: four hours of preparation, 24 hours across nine core modules, and 12 hours of portfolio refinement and assessment. Your actual time may vary depending on your experience, familiarity with the tools and portfolio revisions.
How will I access the learning materials?
Learning materials are available through Baugment’s online learning platform using your registered email address. These include video lessons, readings, quizzes, assignment guidance, templates and downloadable resources. A desktop or laptop is recommended for practical activities and portfolio development. Access instructions will be provided during onboarding.
How long will I have access to the programme?
You will have ongoing access to the course materials for as long as the programme remains available on Baugment’s learning platform. We recommend completing the learning activities, examination and portfolio assessment within 12 months of starting. This is a recommended completion timeframe, not an access expiry date.
Do I need to purchase any software?
The course fee includes access to Baugment’s learning platform and Moodle sandbox. Third-party software licences are not included. You may use suitable tools you already have, free versions or trial access where these meet the activity requirements. You do not need to purchase every tool mentioned in the programme.
What will I create during the programme?
You will develop one integrated portfolio comprising seven connected components, building your work throughout the nine modules and refining it during the after-course stage.
What support and feedback will I receive?
Instructions, templates, examples and practical guidance support your progress throughout the programme. You can also exchange ideas and experiences through the participant discussion forum. Lead assessors provide written feedback on your submitted portfolio to guide revision and further development. Information about support channels will be provided during onboarding.
What does the complimentary career advisory include?
After graduation, you can receive one complimentary, one-to-one live online session to discuss your career goals, portfolio positioning and next professional-development steps. The session is available within 30 days of graduation.
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