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A practical first step into instructional design and eLearning
A practical introduction to instructional design and eLearning. Perfect if you are exploring learning design, transitioning into Learning & Development (L&D), or simply want to understand how effective learning is built. This course breaks down the core ideas behind good learning design in plain, accessible language — no prior experience required.
By the end, you’ll be able to explain the fundamentals of how effective learning experiences are designed, recognise the difference between simply presenting content and designing for real learning, and confidently decide whether a deeper instructional design path is right for you. The course itself is completely free—a certificate of completion is available afterward for those who’d like one
Course Overview
What this course is about
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to explain the fundamentals of how effective learning experiences are designed, recognise the difference between simply presenting content and designing for real learning, and confidently decide whether a deeper instructional design path is right for you.
Audience
Who it’s for
- Anyone exploring instructional design or eLearning for the first time
- Educators or trainers transitioning into L&D roles
- Professionals who simply want to understand how effective learning experiences are built
Entry Requirements
Prerequisites
None. This course is designed as an entry point — no prior instructional design or technical experience is required.
Curriculum
What you’ll cover
A step-by-step breakdown of everything covered in this course, from core concepts to your first hands-on learning activity.
01. What is Instructional Design?
Key concepts and terminology — what the role actually involves, how it differs from teaching or training delivery, and why organisations are increasingly hiring for it specifically.
02. Understanding How People Learn
A practical introduction to learning theory — why some training sticks and some doesn’t, and what that means for how you structure anything you teach
03. Introduction to ADDIE and Backward Design
The two foundational frameworks behind almost all structured instructional design work — what each stage actually asks you to do, and why starting with the outcome changes everything downstream.
04. Common eLearning Tools and Formats
A practical tour of what’s actually used in the field — authoring tools, LMS platforms, and lightweight formats that work well even on limited bandwidth.
05. Building Your First Simple Learning Activity
Apply what you’ve covered by designing one small, complete learning activity from scratch — the first real evidence for a future portfolio.
06. Next Steps: Is Instructional Design Right for You?
A clear-eyed look at what a deeper path in this field actually involves — the skills, the time investment, and the real career pathways — so you can decide with confidence whether to go further.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Misheck Njiru
Master’s Degree in Education (Leadership and Policy Studies); Postgraduate Diploma in Learning Design and Technology; Bachelor’s Degree in Education; certifications in Instructional Design and Learning & Development.
Misheck is an Instructional Designer specialising in eLearning design, Learning Management System (LMS) administration, and online course development. His work centres on applying sound instructional design principles — including Universal Design for Learning, backward design, cognitive load, and authentic assessment — to build effective, learner-centred online courses.
Pricing & Payment
Choose your next step
This course is completely free to complete. A certificate of completion is available for a small fee once you finish the course.
Frequently Asked Questions
Before you enrol
A few quick answers before you enrol. If your question isn’t here, reach out and we’ll help directly.
This is a self paced course.
You’ll have access to this course for at least 6 months from the date you enrol — plenty of time to work through it at your own pace. If a course is ever retired or significantly updated, enrolled learners will be notified in advance.
The course itself is completely free. A certificate of completion is available once you finish, for a small additional fee if you’d like one to show as proof of completion.
Reach out through the built-in messaging system on ElevateHub Academy anytime, or email us directly at support@elevatehub.ke, either way, you’ll get a response to any questions about the course material.
Registration is free and instant. You will get immediate access to the course on ElevateHub Academy. If you complete the course and want the certificate, you’ll receive an M-Pesa payment prompt at that stage, and your certificate becomes available as soon as payment is confirmed