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Course description

Strengthen your ability to design effective learning experiences that meet both learner and organizational needs. In this course, you will learn how to outline a needs assessment plan that identifies key learner and organizational requirements, set clear learning outcomes, and design engaging assessments to measure success. You’ll gain hands-on practice in planning learning activities and developing instructional materials that align with your goals. Guided by adult learning experts, you will apply proven methods to real-world scenarios and leave with practical tools you can use immediately.

Learner outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

  • outline a needs assessment plan to identify factors that inform course design.
  • determine learning outcomes that align with learner and organizational needs.
  • design an assessment strategy that aligns with identified learning outcomes.
  • plan learning experiences that will support the achievement of learning outcomes.
  • develop instructional materials that support the achievement of learning outcomes.

Notes

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Students who successfully complete this course earn a digital badge through MyCreds™. Digital badges verify your demonstrated knowledge and skills in design and development. Learn more about this digital badge.

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Section title
Design and Development
Type
ON - Online
Dates
Mar 23, 2026 to Apr 24, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
20.0
Delivery options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
TXAE non-credit $489.00
Potential Discount(s)
Section Notes

•   Before your course begins, ensure your MyMRU account is activated. Step-by-step instructions for account activation can be found here. Once you have activated your account and have your MyMRU login information, you can log into your MRU Google account using your @mtroyal.ca email address and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Help with your Google account can be found here, and help setting up MFA can be found here.

•   Course content will be available on the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) 3 days prior to the start date of your course. You must be logged in to your MRU Gmail account to access D2L Brightspace. Your instructor will be available on the course start date.

•  Review our Student Information site for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.

•  For questions about this course or other information, contact conted@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6875 (toll free 1.866.775.2673). 

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