Preconference Learning
Instructional Design Certificate
Course Info
As an instructional designer, you have the power to impact organizational results by designing learning experiences that give participants the knowledge and skills needed to perform their jobs well. To be an effective instructional designer, you need a structured, step-by-step design process that you can rely upon to create outcome-based training.
In this Instructional Design Certificate course, you’ll gain access to all the approaches, design models, and tools you need to create impactful learning events. The program consists of 10 modules that address all aspects of the instructional design process in detail: assessing organizational needs, designing the learning experience, developing materials, and evaluating effectiveness—giving you a complete playbook for how to create training programs. As you go through the course, you’ll have the opportunity to practice each step of the design process—getting guidance and feedback along the way.
Why Should I Attend?
– Explore the breadth of the instructional design process from start to finish.
– Address common challenges such as engagement, motivation, and retention through good design.
– Gain access to a collection of more than 20 templates and tools you can use in your practice.
– Earn an industry-recognized certificate, continuing education credits, and an ATD digital badge to share with your networks.
Dates and Times:
Session 1: May 15, 2025, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Local Time
Session 2: May 16, 2025, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Local Time
Session 3: May 17, 2025, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Local Time
Preconference Learning Price:
ATD Member: $2,245
Non-Member: $2,545
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
Rusty Shields
Rusty Shields is owner and chief performance consultant at Develefy Consulting. His passion, energy, and excitement when facilitating is palpable and contagious. As a facilitator and consultant for the past nineteen years, Rusty has worked with corporations and organizations of all sizes all over the world. With more than 17 years of leadership development experience, Rusty prides himself in his work with C-level executives, directors, managers, and high potentials.
Rusty has experience designing and delivering customized leadership development programs, both virtually and face to face. He also has many years of experience designing e-learning and other self-paced training in interactive and engaging ways. His instructor-led, participant-centered approach to facilitation keeps learners engaged from the minute they walk in the “door” until the minute they depart.
Rusty has delivered on topics ranging from building high-performance teams, change management, executive presence, and storytelling to instructional design, facilitating with confidence, and training the trainer. He also is a Microsoft Office 365 certified specialist, certified QuickBooks online specialist, situational leadership II certified trainer, and Predictive Index certified. Rusty is also active in the ATD Central Indiana Chapter, serving in various leadership positions.
Rusty has a master’s degree in music for vocal performance and choral conducting from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. He also has served on 13 nonprofit boards in various roles, including business consultant. When he is not facilitating, Rusty continues his passion for the stage, performing in musicals and operas throughout the US, singing the national anthem more than 150 times a year, and traveling the world while marking off places on his bucket list. Rusty finds joy in helping others find their passion and joy, both personally and professionally, and developing those individuals to reach the highest of heights.
