XAED 10101 - Design and Development
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

Digital Badge
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.
Applies towards:
- Adult Education and Learning Development Extension Certificate : Required Courses
Thank you for your interest in our programming. There are no sections of this course currently scheduled; however, we update our schedules regularly.
- New spring and summer schedules can be viewed starting the first Monday in March.
- New winter schedules can be viewed starting the first Monday in November.
- New fall schedules can be viewed starting the first Monday in June.
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